Does anyone know how long we can keep using the BOA cards after we get the new ones? I have auto-payments set up with my BOA card and don't want those to bounce.

UPDATE: My payment finally showed up on my BOA card this morning! It was 4 days late but at least it's there. And I just got my Money Network card in the mail today too - talk about timing! Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance.

wait im confused... what if you got SDI for something OTHER than pregnancy? i got SDI for my back surgery last year. is that still not taxed?? the EDD website is so confusing about all this!!

One additional clarification: While SDI isn't federally taxable, if you paid into a State Disability Insurance program through payroll deductions (which appears on your paystub), those contributions may be deductible on your Schedule A if you itemize deductions instead of taking the standard deduction. It's listed under state and local income taxes paid. Just something to consider if you itemize!

One more thing I wanted to add - when my claim was pending with my out-of-state doctor, I noticed something strange on my SDI Online account. It showed "pending medical certification verification" for much longer than normal. When I finally got through to an EDD representative, they explained that out-of-state claims go through a special review team. If your claim seems stuck, specifically ask if it's been assigned to the "out-of-state medical review team" - this is apparently a specific department that handles these cases. Knowing this terminology helped me get better answers when I called. Also, if your doctor's office has an online portal, give them access to upload the documentation directly if possible - this can speed up the verification process.

dont stress too much! my pregnancy claim with a nevada doctor went thru fine 👍 just took about a week longer than my coworker who used a san diego doctor

my cousin tried to get unimployment while taking classes and they denied him bcuz he wasnt "available to work" so maybe just dont tell them ur in school? just say ur looking for work?

To your question about staying in California - yes, that would likely make the transition much smoother. Here's why: 1. The California Training Benefits program is easier to navigate when you're physically present in the state 2. Address and mail issues are eliminated 3. If any problems arise with your claim, you can visit an EDD office in person 4. Interstate claims (CA benefits while in NV) add an extra layer of complexity If staying with your friend for the 6-month program is a viable option, it would likely result in fewer headaches with your benefits. Once your training is complete and you no longer need benefits, the move to Nevada would be much simpler from a bureaucratic perspective.

One thing to note about the transition from SDI to PFL - you don't have to serve another waiting period when switching from disability to paid family leave. This is a common misconception. The 7-day waiting period only applies to your initial disability claim. Also, keep in mind that while your doctor certified you for 12 weeks for your C-section recovery, EDD might approve a different timeframe based on their medical guidelines. That's why checking your claim details for the actual benefit end date is important.

I just went through this exact process in August! My timeline was: - First payment posted: August 3rd - Debit card arrived: August 12th (9 days later) - Last SDI payment: September 14th - Started PFL: September 15th The key is timing your PFL application. I applied for PFL on September 1st (two weeks before my SDI ended) and it worked perfectly - no gap in payments. My advice is to call your doctor's office and confirm exactly what dates they certified for your disability, then apply for PFL about 10-14 days before that end date.