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When i had knee surgery last yer i got help from my church. Have you tried asking local churches? A lot of them have benevolence funds for people in the community even if your not a member. Worth a shot!
this is good advice. i got help from catholic charities when i was between jobs and they didnt even ask if i was catholic (im not
I hadn't thought of this approach! There are several large churches near me, and I'm willing to try anything at this point. Thank you for the suggestion.
Important note about timing: Most rental assistance programs in Orange County take 3-4 weeks to process applications, so this won't solve your immediate 10-day problem. I'd recommend: 1. Talk to your landlord NOW about a formal payment plan (get it in writing) 2. Apply for emergency assistance through multiple agencies 3. Contact Orange County Legal Aid (714-571-5200) which has a tenant rights program that can help prevent eviction while you're securing assistance 4. File for UI immediately if you're able to work part-time The good news is that many landlords will work with you if you're proactive and transparent about your situation and have a clear plan.
Thank you for the reality check on timing. I'll call my landlord tomorrow to set up a formal meeting about a payment plan. And the Legal Aid suggestion is really helpful - I hadn't thought about tenant rights resources. I'll start making all these calls first thing tomorrow.
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Did u check if ur getting state disability or private disability from ur job? Some companies have their own disability insurance that pays more than state
Good point! I checked and unfortunately my employer doesn't offer private disability insurance. I'll be relying solely on state SDI.
Just wanted to follow up - how did things work out with your transition from UI to SDI? Were you able to submit your claim online?
Yes! I followed the advice here and everything went relatively smoothly. Filed online the same day I posted this, indicated my surgery date as the disability start, and did my final UI certification honestly. There was about a 10-day gap where I received no benefits (partly due to the 7-day SDI waiting period), but then the SDI payments started. The weekly amount is about $180 less than my UI was, but I'm grateful to have the income while I recover. Thanks everyone for the guidance!
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When I had my baby in January I waited almost 3 weeks for payment because of missing doctor certification. Call your doctor AND call EDD (if you can get through). Sometimes the doctor sends it but EDD doesn't process it correctly. The whole system is confusing. Congrats on your baby though!
Just a final clarification since there's some confusion in this thread: You filed correctly by starting with SDI. For pregnancies that end in birth, the process works like this: 1. SDI for pregnancy disability (typically starts up to 4 weeks before due date for normal pregnancies, but earlier for complications like yours) 2. SDI continues for recovery after birth (6 weeks for vaginal delivery, 8 weeks for C-section) 3. After SDI ends, you apply for PFL for bonding time (up to 8 weeks) Your hospital stay and early delivery were absolutely covered under SDI. Your doctor needs to specify the correct dates including your hospitalization in their certification. If they're taking too long, request to speak with the office manager or medical records department directly.
Thank you so much for spelling it all out so clearly! This makes perfect sense. I appreciate everyone's help and advice - I feel much more confident about what's happening now. I'll follow up with my doctor's office tomorrow and ask for the office manager if necessary.
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One thing to keep in mind - you can elect to have federal taxes withheld from your SDI payments! There's a DE 4450 form you can submit to have 10% withheld. That way you don't get surprised with a tax bill later. Not sure if you can still do it mid-claim though.
Thanks for this info! I didn't know about the withholding option. I'm going to check if I can still submit that form even though I'm already receiving benefits.
To answer your original question directly - yes, you will get a 1099G form from EDD for your pregnancy disability benefits, and yes, you do need to report them on your federal taxes (but not CA state taxes). The form will be available by January 31, 2026 for your 2025 benefits.
Thank you for confirming! This is all new to me so I appreciate everyone's help. I'm going to look into that withholding option right away.
Miguel Diaz
have u tried applying for unemployment?? sometimes u can get that if ur not totally disabled but still cant do ur regular job
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Ava Rodriguez
•This is actually incorrect and could cause problems. To qualify for unemployment, you must be able and available for work. If a doctor has certified that the person cannot work due to a medical condition, they would be denied for unemployment and could potentially face issues if they state they're able to work on an unemployment application while having medical documentation saying the opposite. SSDI is the appropriate next step for a long-term disability.
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Keisha Taylor
You've gotten great advice here already. Just wanted to share that I was in a somewhat similar situation with a different medical condition. What helped me bridge the gap was working with a disability rights advocate from the Legal Aid Society in my county. They helped me navigate the system and find emergency assistance programs I didn't know existed. Google "legal aid disability advocate" plus your county name. Many offer free services if you're low income. They can sometimes find solutions that regular social workers might miss.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•I had no idea Legal Aid could help with disability issues - thank you for this suggestion! I'll look for one in Sacramento County. Did they help you apply for programs or did they actually help dispute any denials too?
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