Ugh, I feel for you. I'm in the same boat and it's so stressful. Hang in there!

I went through the exact same thing last year - filed and heard absolutely nothing for over a month. What finally worked for me was sending a certified letter to their main office with copies of all my documents and a timeline of when I filed. I also contacted my local assemblyperson's office (they have caseworkers who specifically help with EDD issues). The assemblyperson's office was able to get someone at EDD to actually look at my case within a week. Don't give up - you ARE entitled to these benefits and sometimes you just need to make enough noise to get their attention. Keep detailed records of every attempt you make to contact them too.

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I'm so sorry this happened to you! Same thing happened to my neighbor last month - unauthorized wire transfer from her Money Network account. She ended up having to file a police report in addition to the dispute with Money Network. The police said they're seeing more of these cases lately, especially targeting people who receive government benefits. For switching to paper checks, you can do it through the EDD website or by calling them (good luck getting through though). It took about 2-3 weeks for my neighbor's switch to go into effect. In the meantime, definitely keep all your documentation and consider freezing your credit just in case they got other personal info. Hang in there - you're not alone in this! 🙏

Hey OP, just wanted to say hang in there. I know it's tough, but you're not alone in this. We're all in the same boat, trying to navigate these choppy waters. Keep your chin up! 💪

I'm going through something similar right now - filed my claim about 10 days ago and radio silence. What's really frustrating is that you can't even get a straight answer about typical processing times when you do manage to get someone on the phone. I've been checking my online account obsessively but the status just says "pending" with no other details. At least we're all suffering together I guess 😅 Let me know if you find anything that works!

Just to follow up on what everyone has said - the law is clear that for the same disability (postpartum depression), you have ONE benefit period regardless of how many doctors treat you during that time. Starting a new claim would actually be improper since you're continuing treatment for the same condition. If your doctor still refuses after you provide the DE 2525XX form, ask to speak with the office manager or medical records department, as they often have more experience with disability paperwork. As a last resort, you can have EDD contact your doctor's office directly to explain the process.

I went through something similar with my anxiety/depression claim a few months ago. My psychiatrist moved practices and the new office initially told me the same thing - that they couldn't extend a claim started elsewhere. What worked for me was printing out the EDD FAQ page that specifically addresses this situation. There's a section that says "Any licensed physician can complete disability forms for your claim, regardless of who started it." I brought that page along with the DE 2525XX form to my appointment. The medical assistant actually thanked me because she said they get these situations all the time but weren't sure of the correct procedure. Now they know for future patients! Sometimes it's just a matter of the office staff not being familiar with EDD rules rather than the doctor being difficult. Hang in there with your PPD recovery - the stress of dealing with paperwork definitely doesn't help, but you've got this! 💙

@RandomPoster Yes, it got me through in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through on my own. I was skeptical at first, but my claim was time-sensitive and I couldn't afford to wait any longer. The EDD rep I spoke with was actually really helpful once I finally got through.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - work injury in April, approved workers comp claim, but still haven't seen a penny after 6 weeks. My adjuster keeps saying "it's being processed" but gives no timeline. One thing that helped me was getting a copy of my workers comp file from the insurance company. They're required to provide it within a certain timeframe (varies by state). Sometimes seeing what's actually in your file can reveal why there are delays - missing forms, medical records they're waiting for, etc. Also, if you do go the SDI route, make sure your treating doctor is aware of both claims. My doctor had to fill out slightly different forms for SDI vs workers comp, and having them coordinate helped avoid any conflicts in the medical documentation. Keep fighting this - the squeaky wheel gets the grease with these insurance companies!