EDD SDI payments stopped after reporting pregnancy due date - still have return-to-work date later

same thing happnd to me last year. EDD stops ur disability when u put in ur due date bc they assume ur switching to bonding time (PFL) after birth. super annoying system!!! u gotta call them and tell them ur still on pregnancy disability til ur return date.

This is a common misunderstanding with pregnancy disability claims. When you report your due date, the system automatically assumes you're transitioning from Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) to Paid Family Leave (PFL) for bonding. These are two different benefit types, even though they're both handled through EDD. What you need to do: 1. Continue trying to reach EDD to explain that your doctor has extended your disability period beyond delivery 2. Make sure your doctor completed Form DE 2501 with the correct return-to-work date 3. You might need to submit a new medical certification after delivery to confirm you're still disabled The good news is that this can be fixed and you'll receive backpay for any missed payments once it's resolved.

I've helped several clients navigate this exact situation. Here's what's happening: 1. When you report your due date, the EDD system automatically puts your claim on hold pending verification of birth. 2. After delivery, you'll need your doctor to complete a NEW medical certification (DE 2501) confirming your postpartum disability period. 3. You have two options right now: - Wait until after delivery and file the new certification - Call EDD to explain the situation and ask them to continue payments until delivery 4. After your disability period ends, you can transition to Paid Family Leave for bonding time (up to 8 weeks). The system is confusing because pregnancy disability and recovery from childbirth are technically treated as separate disability periods, even though they're continuous in your case.

i dont think ur supposed to report the due date on ur certification form at all! thats the problem. my sister just went thru this, they only want to know if u actually gave birth, not when ur due. if u put the due date they think u already had the baby. its super confusing

I had the EXACT same issue during my pregnancy in 2024. After days of trying to call, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes. They have this system that calls EDD for you and gets you in the queue so you don't have to keep redialing. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The EDD rep explained that I needed to have my doctor submit an updated DE 2501 form specifying that I was still disabled and would continue to be disabled after delivery. They fixed my claim over the phone and released my payment. Saved me weeks of stress!

btw make sure u understand the difference between PDL and PFL bcuz they r totally different! pregnancy disability leave is for when ur actually DISABLED from pregnancy or recovery. paid family leave is just for bonding and isnt about disability at all. lots of ppl get confused and it messes up their claims.

One important update: For 2025 claims, EDD has actually streamlined the transition from pregnancy disability to postpartum disability. You should receive a notice in your EDD SDI Online inbox around your due date with instructions for confirming the birth date. If you're planning to continue disability after birth, you'll need to: 1. Report the actual birth date when it occurs 2. Have your doctor submit an updated medical certification within 20 days of delivery 3. Specifically state that you're continuing on disability (not transitioning to PFL yet) And remember, for a C-section, the standard disability period is 8 weeks postpartum, while for vaginal delivery it's 6 weeks - unless your doctor certifies additional time for complications.

Just to give you some reassurance - even if there's a gap in your payments due to this transition, you WILL receive backpay for any eligible weeks once everything is sorted out. Make sure to keep certifying for benefits every two weeks, even if payments aren't coming through. This creates a record of your continued claim that makes it easier to process the backpay later. I know it's incredibly stressful to have interruptions in your income, especially with a baby on the way, but this is a fixable administrative issue rather than a denial of benefits.