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Ravi Sharma
Final update: I used Claimyr and got through to an agent who explained exactly what additional documentation they needed. My doctor submitted it, and my claim was approved two days later! Now just waiting for the first payment to hit my account. Thanks everyone for your help during this stressful time!
So glad it worked out for you! Hope your surgery goes well and you have a smooth recovery!
Kiara Greene
Congrats on getting your claim approved! This thread is going to be super helpful for anyone else dealing with the UI to SDI transition. Your experience really shows how important it is to get the timing documented correctly by your doctor. Hope your surgery goes smoothly and you recover quickly!
This is such a valuable thread! As someone new to this community, I'm learning so much about the UI to SDI transition process. The emphasis on proper documentation timing seems crucial. @Ravi Sharma - wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery and recovery. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!
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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!
Amara Okafor
•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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Oliver Weber
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!
Nia Johnson
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! 😤
Ryan Young
•Lmao imagine the chaos. I'm down tho, who's carpooling? 🚗💨
Sophia Clark
•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 😔
Evelyn Kim
Have you considered reaching out to a workers' rights organization? They might be able to provide some free advice or resources to help navigate this.
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Samuel Robinson
•That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of that. Do you know of any specific organizations I could contact?
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Evelyn Kim
•Check out Legal Aid at Work or your local Bar Association. They often have resources or can point you in the right direction.
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Ryan Kim
I went through something similar with my 10-month teaching position last year. The key thing that helped me was being super specific about my work calendar in writing. I listed out exactly which months I work, which I don't, and clarified that my "last day of work" was actually my last scheduled work day before my unpaid break period, not a termination. The EDD rep I finally got through to said they see this confusion all the time with educators and seasonal workers. Make sure you emphasize that you're still technically employed during your off months, just not actively working. That distinction seems to matter a lot to them for SDI purposes.
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