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EDD extended my disability claim without me asking - will this mess up my new PFL application?
So confused right now! I've been on SDI for a chronic back condition since January 23, 2025. My doctor initially approved me for 10 weeks with an expected return to work date of April 4th. I was planning my transition back and decided to apply for Paid Family Leave to care for my elderly father who just had surgery. I submitted my PFL application this Monday, but when I checked my EDD account today, I noticed they somehow extended my disability claim for another 3 weeks (until April 25th)! I did NOT request this extension and my doctor hasn't mentioned submitting any additional certification. Has this happened to anyone else? Will this automatic extension mess up my PFL claim since they overlap? I really need the PFL to start ASAP and I'm worried about the gap in payments. Anyone know if I need to cancel the disability extension or will EDD figure it out? So stressed about this!
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Stroke after UI claim never processed - Can my dad get retroactive UI benefits and current SDI disability?
My dad's been dealing with a total nightmare scenario. He applied for unemployment benefits back in February 2025 after being laid off from his manufacturing job, but he NEVER heard anything back about his claim status. No approval, no denial, nothing. He kept checking his UI Online account but it just showed 'pending' forever.\n\nHe's super independent and didn't want to 'bother us kids' with his problems, so we had no idea he was struggling. He's been living off his savings which are basically gone now.\n\nThings got much worse last month when he had a stroke. The doctors say he'll have limited mobility in his right side for at least 6-8 months, maybe permanently. He definitely can't work right now and probably won't be able to return to his previous job even when he recovers more.\n\nI have so many questions:\n1. Can he still get the unemployment benefits from February to now as backpay if we can get his claim processed?\n2. How do we switch him from unemployment to disability given his medical situation?\n3. Is there a way to actually speak to a REAL PERSON at EDD? We've called dozens of times and just get disconnected.\n\nAny advice would be so appreciated. He's 58 and was planning to work at least 7 more years before retirement, so this has thrown everything into chaos.
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Quick clarification on something important: Your father may qualify for Disability Insurance Benefits instead of returning to his UI claim. If his stroke occurred before he could return to work, his disability claim could potentially be backdated to when his medical condition began (the date of his stroke).\n\nHowever, be aware that there's a maximum filing timeframe - claims filed more than 49 days after the disability began may be disqualified unless there's a good reason for the delay. In your father's case, if you file within 49 days of his stroke, you should be fine.\n\nAlso, once the SDI claim is approved, he would receive approximately 60-70% of his regular wages (based on a calculation of his highest quarter earnings in the base period), up to the maximum weekly benefit amount, which is $1,620 in 2025.
Thank you for this additional information. So if I understand correctly, we should focus on the SDI claim first since it can be backdated to when he had the stroke, and then separately try to resolve the UI claim for the February-to-stroke period? The SDI benefit amount sounds much better than what he would get from UI anyway.
Need help timing my EDD SDI claim - injured off-work but still receiving final paycheck
I'm really confused about when to start my disability claim and could use some advice! I got injured during my personal time (not work related) on April 21st, and my doctor says I'll need to be off work for about 2 months to recover. The thing is, I'm still pretty new at my job, and my employer just processed my final paycheck on May 8th. I'm not sure if I should have started my SDI claim on the date of injury (April 21) or after my last paycheck (May 8). Does anyone know the right way to do this? I don't want to mess up my benefits by putting the wrong start date on my application. Also, is there a waiting period I need to account for? This is my first time applying for disability and I'm worried about doing everything correctly.
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My cousin works at EDD and told me that if you get final paychecks AFTER your disability started, they will adjust your benefit start date. So you'll probably start getting SDI payments after May 15th (that's May 8th + the 7 day waiting period). Hope that helps!
That's not entirely accurate. The 7-day waiting period starts from the disability date (April 21), not from the last paycheck date. However, you're right that EDD won't pay benefits for any period covered by regular wages. The system calculates this automatically once all wage information is reported correctly on the claim form.
Update: I filed my claim yesterday with April 21 as my disability start date and made sure to include information about my May 8th paycheck. The EDD representative I finally reached confirmed that was the correct approach. Now I'm just waiting for my doctor to submit the medical certification. Thanks everyone for your help!
glad u figured it out! make sure to bug ur doctor if they take too long, my claim got delayed for weeks cuz my doc forgot to send in the forms
EDD call dropped after 3-hour wait - How to actually reach a human?
I've been trying to get through to EDD for hours and the call just dropped. This is so frustrating! Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually talk to a real person there?
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Here's what worked for me: 1. Call early in the morning, like right when they open. 2. If you get the 'too many callers' message, hang up and immediately redial. 3. Once you're in the queue, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long it takes. 4. Have all your info ready - claim number, last employer details, etc. 5. Be polite but firm with the rep you get. It took me about 2 hours of redialing, but I finally got through and got my issue resolved. Good luck!
This is solid advice. Saved for later, thanks!
2 hours of redialing? ain't nobody got time for that 😩
¿Cómo hablar con un agente real en el sistema automatizado de llamadas sin esperar horas?
Estoy frustrado con el sistema automatizado de llamadas. Cada vez que llamo, me pide todos mis datos y me dice que soy elegible, pero todavía tengo dudas y necesito hablar con un representante real. ¿Alguien más ha pasado por esto? ¿Cómo puedo hablar con una persona de verdad sin pasar horas esperando?
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Yo creo que deberíamos organizarnos y hacer una protesta frente a las oficinas. Ya es hora de que nos escuchen y mejoren el servicio!
Estoy de acuerdo! Ya es hora de que hagamos algo. ¿Quién se apunta? 🙋♀️
Cuidado con eso, no vaya a ser que nos marquen como problemáticos y nos hagan más difícil conseguir ayuda 😬
Layla Mendes
Update: I've had several clients resolve this successfully by doing the following: 1) Have your doctor fax a "Disability Claim Closure Request" (they should know what this is) to EDD specifying the exact end date 2) Once that's processed (usually 2-3 business days), your PFL claim should automatically activate If you need this resolved immediately, calling is still your best option. Be very specific with the agent about needing to close the disability claim on the original expected return-to-work date so your PFL can begin.
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Maya Patel
AuthorThank you so much! Just called my doctor this morning and they're sending the closure request today. They admitted someone in their office probably checked the wrong box on a form which triggered the extension. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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Ethan Anderson
let us know what happens! i might need to do PFL after my disability ends next month too
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Maya Patel
AuthorWill do! I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and actually got through to EDD this morning! The agent confirmed my doctor sent in a correction and they're processing it now. She said my PFL should start on time with no gap. Such a relief!
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