One more thing to keep in mind with pregnancy disability claims - make sure you understand how your pregnancy disability claim will transition to Paid Family Leave (PFL) after delivery if you're planning to use that benefit as well. Typically, pregnancy disability covers 4 weeks before delivery and 6-8 weeks after (depending on delivery type), then you can transition to PFL for bonding time. You'll need to file a separate claim for the PFL portion, and there's specific timing for that application. Just something to plan for while you're waiting for your current claim to process.

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else going through this - I had a very similar situation where my employment end date changed after I'd already filed my SDI claim. Like others mentioned, changing the effective date was absolutely the right call and didn't cause any delays beyond normal processing time. One tip that helped me: I created a simple timeline document with all my important dates (last day of work, effective date of disability, expected delivery date, etc.) and kept it handy for any phone calls with EDD or my doctor's office. It really helped when I needed to reference specific dates quickly. Also, if you're dealing with Kaiser for the medical certification, you can check the status of your request through their secure messaging system. They usually respond within 24-48 hours about whether they've sent your paperwork to EDD. Much faster than calling and waiting on hold! Wishing you the best with your claim processing and congratulations on your upcoming baby! 🎉

u might qualify for paid sick leave under CA law even if ur company sick time is used up. covid has special rules sometimes. worth checking

Final update: I was able to get through to EDD (thanks @profile1 for the Claimyr suggestion - it actually worked!). The rep said I can submit a late claim with a written explanation, but approval will depend on the disability determinations office. She suggested getting a detailed letter from my doctor explaining the COVID diagnosis, symptoms, and why I couldn't work during those specific dates. Going to the doctor tomorrow to get that documentation. Crossing my fingers this works out!

edd be wildin fr fr 🤡 stay strong op

I went through something similar and what really helped was getting a letter from my employer confirming my employment status and that I wasn't self-employed. Also, if you have any documentation from your doctor about when your disability started, include that too. The key is showing a clear timeline that proves you were employed when you became disabled. Don't let them intimidate you - if you know you're right, fight it! The appeal process is frustrating but worth it if you have a legitimate claim.

Based on everyone's comments, here's a summary of steps to take: 1. Ask your OB to complete the medical certification (DE 2501) specifying you need reduced hours 2. Notify your HR department in writing about your situation 3. File for SDI online through SDI Online portal 4. Indicate you're working partial hours when you file 5. Keep detailed records of your work hours and pay 6. Prepare for the 7-day waiting period 7. Be patient with potential processing delays If you run into problems getting through to EDD, consider using a service like what was mentioned above to avoid the frustration of constant busy signals.

Just wanted to add that you should also check if your employer offers any supplemental disability insurance that might help bridge the gap during that 7-day waiting period. Some companies have short-term disability policies that can complement SDI benefits. Also, when you're calculating your expected benefit amount, remember that SDI typically pays about 60-70% of your average weekly wages (up to the maximum), but since you're doing partial disability, it gets more complicated. The formula considers your reduced earnings vs. your pre-disability earnings. Don't stress too much about the exact math - EDD will calculate it for you once your claim is approved. The most important thing is getting that medical certification completed accurately by your OB!

btw make sure u fax the disability forms dont mail them they get lost i learned that the hard way lol

I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's incredibly stressful dealing with health issues AND an uncooperative employer at the same time. I went through something similar about 6 months ago with a chronic condition that required specific workplace modifications. A few things that helped me: - Applied for SDI immediately while still technically employed but on unpaid leave. My doctor certified that I couldn't perform my "regular work duties" without accommodations, which was key - Kept detailed records of EVERY interaction with my employer about accommodations (emails, meeting notes, their responses) - Used my company's formal ADA accommodation process even though they were being difficult - this created an official paper trail The SDI approval took about 3 weeks but was retroactive to when I first applied. It definitely helped with the financial stress while everything got sorted out. One tip: when you talk to your doctor about the certification, be very clear about what your job actually requires versus what you could do with proper accommodations. That distinction is important for the SDI application. Hang in there - this process is exhausting but there are protections in place for situations like yours.