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.

random question but are u planning to transition to paid family leave after ur pregnancy disability ends? if so start that application early!! i messed up and waited til the last minute and had a gap in my payments

I'm so glad you were able to get this resolved! Your situation sounds almost identical to what I went through a few months ago with my pregnancy disability claim. The stress of waiting with no updates while bills are piling up is absolutely awful, especially when you're already dealing with pregnancy complications. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation - I also recommend keeping detailed records of all your communications with both your doctor's office and EDD. I made a simple spreadsheet with dates, who I spoke with, and what was discussed. It really helped when I finally got through to an EDD rep because I could give them exact dates and reference numbers. Also, don't be afraid to ask your doctor's office about their typical processing times for EDD paperwork. Some offices are much faster than others, and knowing their usual timeline can help set realistic expectations. My OB's office told me they typically mail forms within 2-3 business days of completion, which helped me calculate when to start following up. Hope your claim processes smoothly from here and you can focus on taking care of yourself and preparing for your little one!

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.