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Quick tip: Take screenshots of EVERYTHING in your SDI Online account once you set it up. Sometimes information disappears or changes without explanation, and having documentation of what your claim showed previously can be helpful if you need to call. Also, if you're planning to transition to Paid Family Leave after recovery from childbirth, start looking into that process now. There's a separate application required, even though it's through the same EDD system.
That's really good advice about the screenshots. I hadn't even thought about the PFL transition yet - so much to keep track of! Is there a waiting period between pregnancy disability ending and PFL starting?
No waiting period between pregnancy disability and PFL, which is great! Your pregnancy disability typically covers 4 weeks before birth and 6-8 weeks after (depending on delivery type). Then PFL can start immediately after for bonding time. You apply for PFL when your recovery period is ending. The current PFL maximum is 8 weeks of benefits.
I went through this exact same situation with preeclampsia at 30 weeks back in 2023! First off, take care of yourself - the stress about money doesn't help your blood pressure at all. From my experience, EDD processed my pregnancy disability claim in about 12 business days once they received the paperwork. The key things that helped speed it up were: 1) making sure my doctor included ALL required info on the DE 2501 form (especially the ICD-10 code for preeclampsia), 2) creating my SDI Online account immediately so I could track status, and 3) having my doctor's office confirm they mailed it with tracking. One heads up - with preeclampsia, your disability period might be longer than typical pregnancy disability since the condition can persist postpartum. My doctor initially certified me for 6 weeks post-delivery but extended it to 8 weeks because my blood pressure took longer to stabilize. Definitely create that online account NOW like others mentioned. You'll be able to see when they receive your claim and track processing status. Hang in there mama - you've got this! Focus on keeping that baby cooking safely and let EDD do their thing. 💙
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same situation. You're absolutely right about the stress - I've been trying to do meditation and breathing exercises to keep my blood pressure stable. I just created my SDI Online account and will call my doctor's office Monday to make sure they included the ICD-10 code. Did you have to do any follow-up appointments specifically for EDD documentation, or was your regular prenatal care sufficient for the disability extensions?
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Anyone else notice how the rules for pregnancy disability are SO confusing? Like I thought it was 6 weeks before birth but it's actually 4? And then there's PDL vs SDI vs PFL and it's like trying to solve a puzzle while your brain is in pregnancy fog. Why can't they make this simpler???
It is confusing! Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) is the job protection law that allows up to 17.3 weeks of leave. State Disability Insurance (SDI) is the benefit payment program that typically covers 4 weeks pre-birth and 6-8 weeks post-birth. Then Paid Family Leave (PFL) is for bonding after your disability period ends. Each has different paperwork too!
I went through something very similar when I was pregnant with my daughter. My employer also missed the 10-day window and then tried to delay things further by requesting "additional medical documentation" that wasn't even necessary. Here's what I learned: your employer's delay tactics don't affect your SDI eligibility at all. EDD processes your claim based on your doctor's medical certification, not your employer's approval or timeline. I'd recommend calling the EDD disability line (though it can be hard to get through) or using one of those callback services others mentioned to confirm your claim status. Also, keep detailed records of all communication with your employer - dates, emails, everything. Their failure to respond timely could be relevant if you need to file a complaint later. Focus on getting your benefits secured first, then worry about any workplace issues. Your health and your baby's health come first!
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Yo, this happened to me too! I swear EDD is gaslighting us all 😵💫 I ended up having to fax them (yes, FAX in 2024 🙄) to get it sorted. Try that if calls keep failing
omg where did u even find a fax machine???
lol i used an online fax service. Welcome to the future, I guess? 🤷♂️
This is so frustrating! I've been dealing with EDD for months now and their system is absolutely broken. Last time I called, I waited 4 hours just to have them tell me to call back another department. Then THAT call dropped after 2 minutes! 😤 I feel like we're all just screaming into the void at this point. The fact that we have to pay third-party services or resort to faxing in 2024 just shows how completely dysfunctional this whole system is. We shouldn't have to jump through these hoops just to get basic assistance with our benefits! Hang in there everyone - at least we're all suffering together! 💪
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Update: Just wanted to share that I got my award letter today! First payment should be deposited next week. So for anyone else dealing with pregnancy complications, YES you can get SDI before the standard 4 weeks before delivery. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
That's great news! So glad it worked out. Hope you're feeling better with your hyperemesis - I know how brutal that can be.
Congratulations on getting your award letter! This is such a helpful update for other people going through similar situations. Your experience really highlights how important it is to trust the process when you have proper medical documentation, even when you get conflicting information from different representatives. I'm sure this post will help other pregnant women who are dealing with complications and wondering if they qualify for SDI benefits early in their pregnancy.
This is such wonderful news and really gives me hope! I'm actually in a very similar situation - 16 weeks pregnant with severe morning sickness that my doctor says qualifies as hyperemesis gravidarum. I've been so worried about whether I'd qualify for SDI this early, but seeing your success story makes me feel much more confident about filing my claim. Thank you for sharing the update and for asking the original question - this whole thread has been incredibly informative for someone like me who's new to navigating pregnancy disability benefits.
Nalani Liu
One more important thing: make sure you're entering the correct "date disability began" on your application. For pregnancy disability, that date should be your first day OFF work (so 12/30 in your case), not your last day AT work. Getting this wrong can cause payment delays.
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Melina Haruko
I'm also currently pregnant and planning to go on disability leave soon. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) File AFTER your last day worked (not before like HR suggested), 2) Make sure your doctor submits the medical certification electronically OR upload your copy when filing, and 3) Double-check that your "date disability began" matches your first day off work. Thanks everyone for clearing up the confusion - it's so frustrating when different sources give conflicting information about something this important!
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