One more thing I wanted to add - make sure your doctor specified the correct extended date on their form. I've seen cases where doctors accidentally put the wrong end date, and then patients had to go through the whole extension process again. When you call EDD to confirm they received your extension, also ask them what the new end date is showing in their system.

Also, just to clarify since I see some confusion in the thread - your pregnancy disability can transition to Paid Family Leave (PFL) after you recover from childbirth. That's a separate benefit that gives you time to bond with your baby. You'll need to file a new claim for that when your disability ends. The standard is up to 8 weeks of pregnancy disability after delivery for vaginal births (longer for C-sections), then up to 8 weeks of PFL for bonding. Just something to keep in mind for future planning!

That's great news! So happy for you. Now you can focus on taking care of yourself and preparing for baby instead of stressing about EDD!

congrats! told ya it would work out :) make sure you remember to file for paid family leave after your disability ends for the baby bonding time

Quick update on your situation - I just realized there's actually a specific name for this form: DE 2580WS (Work Search Certification). Knowing the exact form number might help when you call back. When the form finally does appear, make sure you have all your previous employment information handy, including contact details for your former employer and dates of employment. They'll also ask about job search activities between your previous job and starting your new position. Having all this information ready will make the process go much faster once the form finally appears.

This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I have all that information ready to go, so hopefully when I call tomorrow I can just give them the form number and get it done over the phone. I really appreciate this specific information!

wait so ur getting more money than expected and ur complaining??? lol just saying what most people would think 🤣

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! The representative confirmed it was a system error. Apparently when I filed my new claim, the system interpreted it as a request to reopen my December claim and automatically applied a 40-day extension (which I never asked for). They're correcting both claims now - closing the incorrect extension on my old claim and properly processing my February claim. They're sending me instructions for returning the overpayment. Thank you everyone for your help and advice!

I had the exact same problem trying to reach EDD about my SDI claim. After getting hung up on for days, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes. It was totally worth it for me since I needed answers about my maternity transition. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd or check out claimyr.com. They basically call EDD for you and connect you when they get through to a rep.

I think everyone's covered the main points, but I wanted to add: make sure you save copies of EVERYTHING. Screenshots of your last UI certification, your SDI application confirmation, doctor's notes, etc. I had an issue with my claim last year where they claimed they never received my doctor's certification (even though I had confirmation it was submitted). Having my own copies of everything saved me weeks of stress. Also, your UI weekly amount and SDI amount will likely be different since they're calculated differently. The SDI is usually about 60-70% of your wages, calculated differently than UI. Just be prepared for a potential change in your benefit amount!