This is total garbage! EDD is THE WORST when it comes to these system glitches. They've been happening constantly since their so-called "upgrade" in January. I work in HR and I've had DOZENS of employees dealing with exactly this issue in the past few months. The worst part is that EDD acts like it's YOUR problem to fix when THEIR system is broken!! And good luck getting through on the phone - they've clearly understaffed their call center. My advice? Besides getting someone on the phone, go to your state assembly member's office. They have special EDD liaisons who can cut through the red tape. It's ridiculous that we have to resort to this, but I've had several employees get results this way when nothing else worked.

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! My SDI dates have been changing randomly too and I'm missing payments from the last two weeks of February. What's really concerning is that I'm seeing this pattern across multiple posts in this community - it seems like EDD's system update in January created widespread issues specifically for pregnancy disability claims. Has anyone tried filing a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs about these systemic issues? I'm wondering if there's a way to escalate this beyond individual claims since it's clearly affecting so many people. We shouldn't have to use third-party services or contact assembly members just to get the benefits we've paid into! Also @PrinceJoe - definitely try the assembly member route if the phone calls don't work. I've heard they can sometimes get results within a few days compared to weeks of trying to get through to EDD directly.

Hey OP, don't stress too much. I missed a deadline once and thought my claim was toast. But I called, explained my situation, and they were actually pretty cool about it. Just be nice when you call (even if they're not) and you should be fine.

Hey Amun-Ra, I went through something similar last year. The key thing is to call them as soon as possible and explain that you couldn't provide the date because your medical condition was still being evaluated. They usually have procedures for situations like this. Make sure to mention that you acted in good faith and were waiting for clearance from your doctor. Also, if you have any documentation from your healthcare provider showing ongoing treatment during that time, it can really help your case. Don't give up - these situations are more common than you think!

Including a personal statement about your daily limitations is absolutely helpful. Be specific about activities you cannot perform, pain levels, medication side effects, and how your condition prevents you from performing essential job functions. Personal testimony combined with medical documentation creates a more complete picture of your disability.

I'm going through a similar situation right now - just got my IME determination last week and I'm preparing to appeal. One thing that's been really helpful is keeping a daily symptom diary since my injury. I write down pain levels, medications taken, activities I can't do, sleep disruption, etc. My lawyer recommended this and said it can be powerful evidence alongside the medical records. Also, if you have any witnesses (family, friends, coworkers) who can write statements about how your condition has affected your daily life and work capacity, that can strengthen your case. My sister wrote a letter describing how I need help with basic tasks that I used to do easily before my injury. The waiting period without benefits is absolutely terrifying - I'm already stressed about how I'll pay rent if this drags on. But from what I'm reading here, having strong medical documentation seems to be the key to success. Stay strong and don't give up!

Hey OP, how long has it been since you submitted the document? If it's been more than 3 weeks, you might want to consider filing an appeal.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my extension approved last month but still waiting on my first payment. The document they requested was pretty straightforward (medical records verification), submitted it within 24 hours, and now... crickets. It's so stressful not knowing when the money will come through, especially when you're counting on it for basic expenses. Really hoping the system outage @Aisha mentioned explains some of the delay. Stay strong everyone! 💪

Just to update with accurate information: for a pregnancy-to-bonding transition in 2025, you can receive up to 8 weeks of PFL benefits after your pregnancy disability ends. Make sure to specify it's for bonding with your new child. The benefit amount should be the same as what you received for disability. And yes, definitely apply now rather than waiting until tomorrow - there's no benefit to delaying.

Congratulations on your new baby! I just went through this exact same transition a few months ago and it was much smoother than I expected. You definitely made the right choice applying today rather than waiting. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure to keep checking your SDI Online account regularly over the next week or two because sometimes they'll request additional verification or documentation for the PFL portion. I almost missed a request for my baby's birth certificate because I wasn't checking frequently enough. Also, if you don't see your first PFL payment by the expected date, don't panic! Mine was delayed by 3 days but it was just a processing issue and I got the full amount. The transition really is designed to be seamless once you get through the initial application. Best of luck with your bonding time!