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Have you tried contacting them through social media? Sometimes tweeting at govt agencies can get a faster response. Worth a shot! 🐦
This actually worked for me once! Their social media team seems more responsive than their phone lines.
Just went through something similar last month! I had an old EDD account from 2015 that I couldn't access. What worked for me was actually going to a local EDD office in person with my ID and old paperwork. They were able to look up my account and help me reset it on the spot. Way faster than the phone lines! Check if there's an office near you that does walk-ins - it might save you hours of frustration. Good luck with your SDI application! 🤞
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Thank you all SO much for the helpful information! I feel much less panicked now. So it sounds like: 1. I can still get pregnancy disability benefits even with the UI overpayment 2. They'll likely take 25% of my payments (unless it was fraud, which I don't think it was) 3. I need to make sure my doctor fills out the DE 2501 form completely 4. I should call the SDI-specific number if I have questions I'm going to check my UI account to see if there's any mention of fraud, and then talk to my doctor at my next appointment about the disability paperwork. I'll also start setting aside a little money each paycheck to prepare for the reduced benefits. Thanks again to everyone who responded!
Sounds like you've got a solid plan! One more tip - file your disability claim as soon as your doctor certifies you can't work. Don't wait, as there's a 7-day waiting period before benefits begin anyway. And with processing times, you want to get the ball rolling early.
I'm new here but dealing with a similar situation - I have about $2,800 in UI overpayments and I'm 12 weeks pregnant. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! I've been putting off looking into this because I was scared they'd deny me completely. It's such a relief to know that SDI and UI are separate programs and I can still qualify for pregnancy disability. I'm definitely going to check my UI account this week to see if my overpayment is classified as fraud or not. Does anyone know if there's a way to appeal the overpayment determination if you think it was classified incorrectly? I'm pretty sure mine was just confusion about reporting part-time work, not intentional fraud.
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This is extremely helpful! I didn't know about the temporary hold option - that would be perfect since I just need them to pause until they process my paperwork. I'll definitely use your checklist when I call them tomorrow. Thank you!
I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my hardship paperwork about 6 weeks ago and just got word last week that it was approved for the 50% recovery rate. The waiting is absolutely torture, especially when you're dealing with medical stuff and need those benefits. One thing that helped me was keeping a detailed log of every call I made - date, time, rep name if they gave it, and what they told me. When I finally got through to someone who could actually help, having all those details made it easier to explain the situation. Also, if you haven't already, try calling right when they open at 8 AM - I had much better luck getting through then versus calling later in the day. Hang in there! The system is definitely broken but most people do eventually get their paperwork processed. Just keep advocating for yourself and don't give up!
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Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just show up at their office in person. Bet they'd process our forms real quick then! 😤
Lmao imagine the chaos. I'm down tho, who's carpooling? 🚗💨
Pretty sure that's how you get arrested 😅 But I feel the frustration
I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Going on 5 weeks since I submitted my doctor's form and radio silence from EDD. It's honestly mind-boggling how they can take this long when people are literally depending on these payments to survive. I've been checking my online account obsessively but the status hasn't budged from "under review" for weeks. Starting to wonder if there's something wrong with my submission or if this is just the new normal 😔
Freya Ross
Thanks everyone for the responses! I feel much better knowing I'm not alone in this situation. I'm going to wait for the notice to arrive and then pay it right away. I'll try calling them next week just to make sure everything is properly documented on my account. I might try that Claimyr service if I can't get through on my own. I'm just relieved to know that self-reporting likely means no penalties!
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Amina Diallo
Good on you for self-reporting right away! That really shows integrity. I went through something similar last year - returned to work 4 days early from my disability leave and got an overpayment notice about 8 weeks later. The amount was around $520 and they gave me several payment options including a 6-month payment plan with no interest since I had self-reported. The whole process was actually pretty painless once I got the notice. Just make sure to keep checking your mail regularly because the notice can sometimes get buried in other EDD correspondence. You're doing everything right by being proactive about this!
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Ravi Gupta
•Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. A 6-month payment plan with no interest sounds very reasonable - I was worried they'd want it all back immediately. I'll definitely keep an eye on my mailbox for that notice. It's good to know that being proactive and honest about these situations actually works in your favor with EDD. This whole thread has been incredibly helpful!
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