i think evry1 here is making this WAY MORE COMPLICATED than it needs 2 be lol. u get paid for exactly the # of weeks ur doctor says u cant work. thats it. the max benefit is just some dumb calculation thing. for preg its usually just 4 wks b4 + 6-8 wks after + 8 wks bonding time. dont overthink it!!!!

As someone who just went through this process 6 months ago, I can confirm what others have said - you'll get the standard weeks (6-8 for disability + 8 for PFL), not the full maximum benefit amount. I had the same confusion when I saw my $26,000+ max benefit amount but only used about $16,000 of it during my maternity leave. One thing I wish I'd known earlier: make sure to keep ALL your medical documentation organized! When I transitioned from SDI to PFL, there was a small hiccup because they needed additional paperwork, which delayed my first PFL payment by about a week. Also, definitely apply for PFL as soon as your disability period ends - don't wait! The payments do come pretty regularly once you're in the system though. I used the EDD debit card and it was convenient for tracking everything. Good luck with your pregnancy and congratulations! 💕

So what happened with your interview??? Don't leave us hanging!!

Good luck with your interview on Tuesday! As someone who's been through this process, I wanted to add one more tip - if they ask about any inconsistencies, don't get defensive. Just calmly explain that you were following the information you had at the time and are happy to provide clarification. The fact that you have all your documentation organized and a clear timeline shows you're acting in good faith. Also, if the interviewer seems confused about anything, don't hesitate to ask them to clarify what specific information they need. Sometimes they're looking for a particular piece of info that isn't obvious. You've got this - the hardest part is usually just getting to the interview stage!

Based on your additional information about the workers' comp situation, here's what I recommend: 1. File the new SDI claim immediately - don't wait. Your husband is eligible from the date the doctor certifies he's disabled again. 2. Make sure the doctor clearly documents this as a NEW injury event with a NEW diagnosis, even if it's the same body part. 3. On the application, there's no need to explain the complex situation with the previous workers' comp dispute - that will just confuse matters. 4. Be prepared that EDD may take longer than the standard 14 days to process this claim due to the unusual circumstances. 5. If your claim gets stuck in processing (which happens often with complicated cases), you'll need to be persistent about following up. The key is having the doctor be very explicit that this is a new disabling condition with a specific date of injury after returning to work. The medical documentation will make or break this claim.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation! I went through something similar about 6 months ago with my wife. She had been on SDI for a knee injury, returned to work for about 2 weeks, then had a completely unrelated car accident that injured her back. Here's what I learned from our experience: definitely file a new claim as others have mentioned, but also be prepared for potential delays. EDD's system automatically flags cases where someone files multiple claims in a short timeframe, which can add 2-3 weeks to processing time. One thing that really helped us was having the doctor include a brief statement in the medical certification explicitly saying something like "This is a new injury unrelated to patient's previous disability claim." Our doctor initially just filled out the standard form, but when we asked him to add that clarification, it seemed to help the claim move through faster. Also, make sure you apply online if possible - it's generally faster than mailing paper forms. You can do it through EDD's SDI Online portal. Best of luck with everything!

Just to update you - I checked the EDD disability payment calendar for 2025, and while they don't list specific deposit dates (since those vary by individual claim start dates), they do note that processing times can take 1-2 business days after the 14th day of your certification period. Since you're on maternity SDI, your payments should continue automatically without re-certifying until your claim end date. The good news is that if your online account shows "Paid" status, the money is definitely coming. Most banks process EDD deposits early morning, but some can take until end of day.

That's such great news that your payment came through! I'm currently waiting for my first SDI payment after having my baby last month, and this thread has been so helpful in understanding the timeline. It's reassuring to know that even though EDD's timing can be unpredictable, the payments do eventually come through. Congratulations on your little one, and thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps other new moms like me who are navigating this system for the first time!

lol good luck. EDD is where hope goes to die 💀

I went through this same nightmare last year. Here's what finally worked for me: call the 1-800-480-3287 number at exactly 8:01 AM (not 8:00, they're swamped then). Press 1-2-1 quickly, then when you get to the "due to high call volume" message, DON'T hang up. Just wait it out - I know it's painful but I've gotten through after 2-3 hours of holding. Also, make sure you have your claim number, SSN, and all your paperwork ready because they'll want to verify everything immediately. The wait is brutal but you WILL eventually get through to someone who can actually help. Hang in there! 💪