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SDI Pregnancy: How to extend leave & payment questions

Hey everyone, I'm pregnant and currently on SDI. I have a couple questions about extending my leave and payments. Does anyone know what form I need to fill out if I need to prolong my leave? Also, any info on how payments work would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve SDI pregnancy leave extension issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uO4EtgbRMk

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Congrats on your pregnancy! For extending your SDI leave, you'll need to fill out the "Request for Continued Benefits" form. As for payments, they're usually bi-weekly but can vary. Hope this helps!

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Andre Dupont

Thank you so much! Do you know where I can find that form? Is it on the EDD website?

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Yep, you can find it on the EDD website under the SDI forms section. Just search for "Request for Continued Benefits" and it should pop right up!

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Andre Dupont

You're a lifesaver! šŸ™ I'll check it out right away.

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Jamal Wilson

I was in the same boat last year! The payments were pretty consistent for me, every two weeks like clockwork. Just make sure you certify on time to avoid any delays.

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Mei Lin

Ugh, good luck dealing with SDI. I had such a headache trying to extend my leave. The form is easy enough to find, but getting someone to actually process it? Thats a whole other story šŸ™„

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Liam Fitzgerald

For real tho! The system is so broken. I swear they make it difficult on purpose šŸ¤¬

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GalacticGuru

Cmon guys, its not that bad. Just gotta be patient and persistent. It worked out fine for me šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø

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Amara Nnamani

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Giovanni Mancini

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Amara Nnamani

I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked! Saved me hours of frustration.

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so messed up šŸ˜¤

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Amara Nnamani

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Time is money, ya know?

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Dylan Cooper

Here's a detailed breakdown of what you need to know about SDI pregnancy leave and payments: ā€¢ Duration: Typically 4 weeks before your due date and 6-8 weeks after birth (longer for c-sections) ā€¢ Payments: Usually 60-70% of your wages, paid bi-weekly ā€¢ Extending leave: Use the "Request for Continued Benefits" form (DE 2580) ā€¢ Certification: You'll need to certify your claim every two weeks ā€¢ Maximum benefit: Up to 52 weeks, depending on your doctor's certification Remember, your healthcare provider needs to certify your need for extended leave. Keep all your paperwork organized and don't hesitate to follow up if you don't hear back. Good luck with your pregnancy!

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Andre Dupont

Wow, this is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out. I feel much more prepared now. šŸ’–

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Sofia Morales

This should be pinned or something. Such great info!

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StarSailor

Anyone else notice that the SDI website is always down when you need it most? šŸ™ƒ Pro tip: try accessing it late at night or early morning when traffic is lower.

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Dmitry Ivanov

idk if this helps, but I found that calling my local assemblymember's office actually got things moving when I was stuck with SDI issues. They have liaisons who can cut through the red tape.

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Ava Garcia

This!!! šŸ‘† Seriously underrated advice. My assemblymember's office was a game-changer.

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