SDI only paid 6 weeks instead of 8 for c-section - help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling EDD? They might be able to explain why you're missing those two weeks.

Congrats on your baby! 🎉 As for the disability pay, you're right - you should be getting 8 weeks for a c-section. Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your claim start date. It should be the day of your c-section. 2. Make sure your doctor submitted the correct paperwork indicating it was a c-section. 3. If everything looks correct on your end, you'll need to contact EDD to ask about the missing weeks. 4. Keep all your documentation handy when you call. 5. Don't wait too long to resolve this before starting your PFL claim. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.

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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

have you checked your EDD account online? sometimes they update info there before sending out notices

This happened to me too! Turns out they had my return-to-work date wrong. Double check all your dates in the system.

the whole system is broken af. good luck getting any help from EDD 🙄

Quick question - did you have any complications or need to extend your leave? Sometimes that can affect the payment schedule.

idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue and it turned out to be a glitch in their system. Had to file an appeal to get it fixed. what a headache 😫

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD.

I went through the exact same thing with my c-section delivery! Definitely check that your doctor submitted form DE 2501 with the correct delivery method marked as "cesarean section." Sometimes they accidentally mark it as vaginal delivery which only qualifies for 6 weeks instead of 8. Also, make sure your claim start date is actually the day you delivered, not when you went on leave beforehand. I had to submit additional documentation from my OB to get those extra 2 weeks retroactively paid. It took about 3 weeks to process once I got the right paperwork in. Don't give up - you're entitled to those 8 weeks! 💪

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress on top of having a newborn! I had a similar issue last year - turns out my doctor's office had submitted the wrong disability code. For c-sections, they need to use a specific code that indicates surgical delivery, not just "childbirth." I'd recommend calling your OB's office first to confirm they submitted the correct paperwork showing it was a c-section. If that's all correct, then definitely pursue the EDD route. Also, keep detailed records of everything - dates, who you spoke with, reference numbers, etc. It'll save you time if you need to escalate. Wishing you the best of luck getting this resolved quickly! 🤞

I'm a new mom dealing with this exact same issue! Just wanted to add that you should also double-check if your claim includes any "pre-delivery" disability days. Sometimes EDD counts those toward your total 8 weeks, which can be confusing. I learned this the hard way when I thought I was missing weeks but it turned out they had already paid me for some bed rest time before delivery. Also, if you do end up needing to appeal or resubmit paperwork, don't let it delay filing for PFL - you can run them concurrently as long as the dates don't overlap. Hope you get this sorted out soon! Being a new parent is hard enough without EDD drama 😅

Hey Aisha! First off, congrats on your little one! 🎉 I just went through this exact situation a few months ago. You're absolutely right that c-sections should get 8 weeks of SDI, not 6. Here's what worked for me: 1. Log into your EDD account online and check if your claim shows "cesarean delivery" or just "normal delivery" - this is crucial! 2. Contact your doctor's office ASAP to confirm they submitted form DE 2501 with the correct delivery method marked 3. If they marked it wrong, have them resubmit with "cesarean section" clearly indicated 4. Keep copies of EVERYTHING - your discharge papers, doctor notes, anything showing it was a c-section I had to wait about 2-3 weeks for the correction to process, but I did get those missing 2 weeks paid retroactively. Don't let EDD's phone system discourage you - keep trying or use one of the callback services mentioned above. You've got this mama! 💪