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Switched from pregnancy SDI to PFL - bizarre payment schedule confusion
I'm completely confused by my PFL payments after finishing my pregnancy disability. My SDI ended on 2/20/2025, so I filed for Paid Family Leave starting 2/21. Everyone told me PFL would take 2-3 weeks to process, but when I checked my account this morning, I already got paid for 2/21 through 2/27 (just 7 days) and the money hit my EDD debit card yesterday! This seems WAY too fast compared to what others experienced. Does PFL pay weekly instead of bi-weekly? I'm trying to budget for rent and utilities but have no idea when to expect the next payment. I've called EDD about 15 times today with no luck getting through. Anyone else experience this super-fast processing with PFL after pregnancy disability? I'm grateful for the quick payment but totally thrown off my budgeting plan!
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Switching from PFL to SDI - How long until EDD processes my disability claim?
I'm in a bit of a stressful situation and need some advice from people who've been through this. I was on Paid Family Leave for baby bonding with my 4-month-old, and my PFL benefits just ended last week. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with severe postpartum complications, and my doctor put me on disability. I filled out all the disability paperwork, got my doctor's certification (DE 2501), and mailed everything to EDD last Friday. \n\nDoes anyone know how long it typically takes to get approved and start receiving SDI payments after transitioning from PFL? I'm getting worried because my bills are coming up, and there's no update on UI Online yet. Has anyone made this switch recently? Do I need to call them or just wait? I've heard horror stories about claims being delayed for months...
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If this disability claim is for the same or related condition as your previous pregnancy disability claim, AND it's within 90 days of your previous disability claim ending, then it should be processed as a \
That's really good to know! My doctor did note it was related to pregnancy complications, but I'm not sure if she specifically linked it to my previous claim. I'm definitely going to try calling EDD tomorrow - if I can't get through, I might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned.
Will I get my first EDD SDI payment after waiting period ends on 11/24?
Hey everyone! I filed my disability claim on 11/16 and noticed my SDI Online account shows a waiting period from 11/16-11/24. Does this mean my first payment should arrive the following Sunday (two weeks after filing)? I'm trying to budget for bills and really need to know when that first deposit will hit my account. My doctor confirmed they submitted all the medical certification forms right away. Is the payment schedule pretty reliable or should I expect delays? This is my first time on disability and I'm totally confused about the payment timeline.
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Just to clarify some information here: After your waiting period (11/16-11/24), you become eligible for benefits starting 11/25. The first payment typically covers the period from when your eligibility begins (11/25) through the end of the benefit week. EDD typically processes payments within 14 days after the end of each benefit period, though as others have mentioned, there can be delays. If your claim has no issues, you should receive payment for the period of 11/25 onward, but it may not arrive until mid-December. If you need to check on status, definitely try to reach a representative directly.
This is super helpful! So it sounds like even in the best case scenario, I shouldn't expect payment until at least a week into December. I need to adjust my budget expectations. Thank you!
Just wanted to follow up - did you end up getting your payment? Any updates? I'm curious because I'm about to file my claim next week and want to know what to expect.
Update: I finally got my first payment yesterday - so it took 16 days after my waiting period ended. I did end up using that Claimyr service to reach EDD after getting worried, and they told me there was a small issue with my employer verification that was fixed. The payment included everything from 11/25 forward, so I didn't lose any money, just had to wait. Hope your claim goes smoothly!
EDD denied my disability claim after one phone call - which official should I complain to?
I'm at my wit's end with EDD! My doctor completed all the medical forms for my disability claim (severe rheumatoid arthritis flare-up), my employer verified everything on their end, and then some EDD representative calls me yesterday, asks ONE question about whether I tried medication adjustments before taking leave, and then HANGS UP mid-sentence when I was explaining my treatment plan! Just checked my account this morning and my claim shows DENIED with zero explanation. I literally can't even get out of bed most days right now, and I don't have the energy to navigate their appeal nightmare. Has anyone successfully complained to an elected official about EDD handling? State senator? Assemblyperson? Governor's office? I need someone with actual authority to look into this clear case of improper handling. I've heard some people get results this way, but I don't know where to start.
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I'm just wondering why they only asked you ONE question? That seems super weird. When I had my disability claim they asked me like 20 questions about my condition. Maybe you got someone new who didn't know what they were doing? Did they give you any denial reason in writing?
No written explanation yet! The online status just says "Denied" with a code I can't decipher. I'm supposed to get something in the mail but who knows when that will arrive. And yes, it was extremely strange - she asked if I had tried medication adjustments before taking leave, I started explaining that yes, we had tried three different treatment modifications over the past 6 months, and she just cut me off mid-sentence and ended the call!
Quick update on the elected official route: While Assembly Members can be helpful, remember that the Governor's Office of Constituent Services rarely intervenes in individual EDD cases. They typically refer these matters back to local representatives. Also, when reaching out to your Assembly Member, specify that you're dealing with an SDI claim, not UI. They handle these differently, and being specific helps them route your case to the right staff member who specializes in disability claims. In 2025, the EDD has been dealing with a significant backlog in disability claims, so unfortunately, your situation is becoming more common. The good news is that elected officials are very aware of the problems and many have developed streamlined processes for handling constituent EDD issues.
This is really helpful context, thank you. I'll definitely specify that it's an SDI claim when I contact my Assembly Member's office.
EDD UI phone interview after being fired - will workers' comp claim affect my benefits?
Got myself in a complicated situation and wondering if anyone's been through something similar. I was working at a job where I had some health issues (several absences), plus some workplace conflicts with coworkers. They ended up firing me for tardiness/absences. I have a workers' comp claim pending approval on April 25, 2025 from that job. After getting fired, I found another job since I'm still able to work despite my injury. Now EDD has scheduled a phone interview with me this Friday to investigate my unemployment claim. My online account says they have questions about both my former employer who fired me AND my workers' comp claim. I'm worried these two things will conflict. Has anyone dealt with unemployment while having an open workers' comp case? Will this automatically disqualify me? They told me to keep certifying until after the phone interview, but I'm getting anxious about the outcome.
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dont worry too much about it man, i had a ui interview while i was getting workers comp payments and still got approved. just tell them exactly what happened. the main thing is if u got fired for something that wasnt ur fault, u should get ui. if the absences were bcuz of ur injury thats not misconduct
but did u get both workers comp AND unemployment at the same time?? i thought that wasnt allowed
You can potentially receive both, but there are important distinctions. If workers' comp is paying temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, then you likely wouldn't qualify for UI because you're certifying you cannot work. However, if you're receiving partial disability payments or permanent disability payments while still being able to work some jobs, you might qualify for both. The EDD will calculate if any offset is needed. This is why the interview is so important - to determine the exact scenario.
MAKE SURE you mention that your absences were due to your injury!!! This is super important! If your absences were because of the injury that led to your workers' comp claim, that's not misconduct!!! I almost messed up my interview because I didn't connect those dots clearly enough at first. They need to understand that you weren't just randomly missing work - you had a legitimate medical reason. And definitely mention that you're working at a new job now - that proves you're able and available for work which is a HUGE factor in getting approved for UI!!
That's a really good point. My absences were definitely related to the injury that led to my workers' comp claim. I'll make sure to be very clear about that connection.
Melissa Lin
wait.......y'all are getting paid? lol i'm on week 4 of PFL and still haven't seen a dime. maybe i should call them?
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Lydia Santiago
YES CALL THEM RIGHT NOW!!! Something is definitely wrong with your claim. 4 weeks with no payment is NOT normal for PFL. They're hoping you'll just give up!
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Val Rossi
Definitely call them! That's way too long to wait. If you can't get through, try that Claimyr service I mentioned above. 4 weeks without payment is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed.
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Hugh Intensity
Update: I just checked my EDD account again and it now shows my next payment date scheduled for 2 weeks from now! So you all were right - looks like it's a quick first payment and then bi-weekly after that. Thanks everyone for helping me understand how this works! It's so confusing being a first-time mom dealing with all this paperwork while taking care of a newborn.
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Effie Alexander
Great news! Glad to hear it's working as expected. And yes, navigating these benefits while caring for a newborn is incredibly challenging. Wishing you all the best with your little one!
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Clarissa Flair
yay!! so glad its working out for u! one less thing to stress about so u can focus on that sweet baby!
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