New PPD disability claim after pregnancy SDI ended - will weekly benefit amount change?

Your weekly benefit amount shouldn't change much if both claims are filed in the same base period. The base period is the 12-month period divided into four quarters that EDD uses to calculate your benefit amount, but they don't count the most recent completed quarter before your claim. So if your pregnancy disability and PPD claims are close together like yours, they'll likely use the same earnings history to calculate benefits. If you were getting $850/week on your pregnancy claim, your PPD claim will probably be around the same amount. The only exception would be if your first claim started in one quarter and your new claim started after a new quarter began, which might shift the base period calculation a bit.

i had something kinda like this last year except it was a broken arm then depression claim. my second one took like 3 weeks to process but was the same amount. its probably just stuck in the system somewhere lol

I went thru EXACTLY THE SAME THING in 2024!!! My pregnancy claim ended and then got PPD diagnosis and had to file new claim. The system is SO BROKEN!!! It took them over 6 WEEKS to process my second claim and I had to call like 50 times!!! They kept saying "it's in review" over and over. My weekly amount stayed the same because it was the same base period but the WAIT was TERRIBLE!!!! Good luck!!!

I had a similar situation with back-to-back claims (pregnancy followed by complications) in November 2024. Your benefit amount will almost certainly be identical because you're filing within the same benefit year and your wages during the base period haven't changed. However, processing times for secondary claims can be longer than initial claims because they often get flagged for additional review to verify they're legitimate separate medical conditions. Have you been able to reach someone at EDD to check your claim status? That might help speed things up.

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My sister just went through this!!! Her PPD claim after pregnancy was the exact same amount as her pregnancy claim. But it did take like 2-3 weeks to process I think. She said something about her doctor having to specifically note that the PPD was different from regular pregnancy recovery which might be why yours is taking a bit?

Something else to keep in mind - once your new PPD claim is processed, there's a chance you might see a gap in payment dates between your pregnancy claim ending and the PPD claim starting. This is because EDD sometimes applies the 7-day waiting period to the new claim, even though it's back-to-back with your previous claim. If this happens, you can call and request that they waive the waiting period since it's a continuous disability period. They don't always do this automatically, so it's something to watch for when your claim is finally processed.

I had pregnancy disability then PPD last year and my weekly amount stayed EXACTLY the same down to the penny. But I remember being super stressed about it too because EDD doesn't explain these things clearly. One thing that helped me was sending a message through the SDI Online portal asking for a status update - they actually responded within 2 days which was faster than I expected. Might be worth trying while you're waiting!

Hey Keisha! I'm going through something very similar right now - my pregnancy disability ended in December and I just filed for PPD in January. I'm still waiting too (going on 2 weeks now) and it's so stressful not knowing when the payments will start again. From what I've read and what others have told me, the benefit amount should definitely stay the same since we're filing so close together. The base period calculation won't change between claims that are filed this close in time. One thing my doctor mentioned is that PPD claims sometimes take longer because they want to make sure it's properly documented as a separate medical condition from the pregnancy recovery. Have you been able to check your claim status online at all? Sometimes there are updates there even when they don't send notifications. Hang in there - I know the waiting and uncertainty is really hard, especially when dealing with PPD on top of everything else. You're not alone in this!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress, Keisha! I went through almost the exact same situation in 2023 - pregnancy disability ended in March, then filed for PPD in April. Your weekly benefit amount will definitely stay the same since you're filing within the same benefit year. Both claims will use the same base period for calculating your benefits, so that $850/week should remain consistent. The processing time is unfortunately unpredictable. Mine took about 18 days, but I've heard anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on how backed up they are. The key thing that helped speed mine up was having my doctor be very specific in the medical certification that PPD is a distinct condition from pregnancy recovery. One tip: if you have any energy for it, try calling EDD first thing in the morning right at 8am when they open. I found I had better luck getting through then rather than later in the day. Also, make sure to keep certifying for benefits even while it's processing - you can backdate once it's approved. You've got this, and the financial part should work out the same as your pregnancy claim! Take care of yourself during this difficult time.