EDD extended my disability claim without me asking - will this mess up my new PFL application?

This happened to me last year! Your doctor probably did submit updated paperwork without telling you. Call them first to check. You'll need to cancel the disability extension before your PFL can start - they CANNOT overlap or you'll end up with an overpayment notice later. EDD won't "figure it out" - they'll just pay both and then demand money back later.

You need to contact EDD immediately to clarify this situation. This is likely a system error or miscommunication from your medical provider. SDI and PFL cannot overlap as they're both administered through the same program. Here's what you should do: 1) Call your doctor to confirm if they submitted an extension 2) Contact EDD to explain the situation 3) Request that your SDI claim end on the original date 4) Confirm your PFL start date If you wait, this could result in benefit delays or even overpayment issues that you'll have to repay later.

I had somethin similar happen 2 me. Check ur disability history in ur account - sometimes they automatically extend if ur doctor put a different date in their form than what u thought. Mine was extended for 3 more weeks cuz doctor put wrong date. U should be able 2 see the form details in ur EDD account under claim history.

I've helped several clients with this exact situation. This is a common issue with the transition from SDI to PFL. Here's what's happening: when you applied for PFL, the system detected your open SDI claim. The system sometimes automatically extends the SDI claim rather than processing a new benefit type. You need to contact EDD immediately to resolve this. Specifically request that they: 1) End your SDI claim on the original end date 2) Process your PFL claim with the start date you requested Do this ASAP as it can take 1-2 weeks to correct in their system once you report it, and each week's delay means a delay in your PFL payments.

Try using Claimyr to get through to an EDD agent faster. I was in the same situation trying to fix an overlap between disability and PFL and spent days trying to reach someone. Claimyr got me connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd and their website is claimyr.com. Seriously saved me weeks of stress and prevented my benefits from being delayed further.

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME THREE MONTHS AGO!!!!! The EDD system is GARBAGE. My doctor actually DID submit an extension without telling me because their office automatically does it if you don't explicitly tell them to stop! Then I had to wait SIX WEEKS to get my PFL approved because the disability was "still active" and no one at EDD would help me!!! You need to: 1) Get a letter from your doctor saying your disability should end on your original end date 2) Submit it through your EDD account under "Contact Us" 3) ALSO mail a physical copy to the EDD office 4) Call them EVERY DAY until someone fixes it Don't trust them to handle this correctly! DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!

Another thing to consider - if you're transitioning from SDI to PFL, make sure you're using the right form. If you're caring for a family member, you need the DE 2501F form, not the regular disability form. Just mentioning this because it's a common mix-up that can cause delays.

my sister works for a dr office and says they sometmes extend disability claims automatically if the patient hasnt been seen for a followup yet. did u have a final checkup with ur dr before the end date?

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.

let us know what happens! i might need to do PFL after my disability ends next month too