Starting new EDD SDI claim for postpartum depression after pregnancy disability ends - different doctor procedure?

yes u do need 2 file new claim. i went thru this last yr. pregnancy and mental health r different disabilities so need diff claims. sucks but thats how it works.

Your doctor is correct. When you transition from pregnancy disability (which is handled by your OB) to a different medical condition like PPD (handled by your PCP or psychiatrist), you need to file a new claim with EDD. This is because they're considered separate medical conditions with different treating physicians. Here's what you need to know: - Your doctor will need to complete a new medical certification (DE 2501) for your PPD - Yes, unfortunately there is a new 7-day waiting period for this claim - Your benefit amount should be the same if your base period wages haven't changed - Start the new claim immediately to minimize gaps in payment Make sure your doctor clearly documents that this is a separate condition from your pregnancy disability. The medical evidence needs to show you have a different diagnosis that prevents you from performing your regular work duties.

I had almost THE EXACT same situation in January!!! My pregnancy disability ended and I was diagnosed with severe PPD. My psychiatrist filed a new claim for me (not my OB who handled the pregnancy part). Here's what happened: - Had to serve ANOTHER waiting period (which is total BS if you ask me) - There was about a 3 week gap between my last pregnancy payment and first PPD payment - The claim took almost 4 weeks to process even with my doctor submitting everything electronically - I had to call EDD like 20 times to check on status and got disconnected every single time - Finally got approved and backpaid to the end of the waiting period Make sure your doctor uses the right diagnosis codes and clearly states how your condition prevents you from working. My first certification was rejected because it wasn't specific enough about my limitations.

I think u can get PFL instead maybe? That's for bonding with baby and u don't need doctor note for it. 8 weeks I think.

I had a similar situation last year when I transitioned from pregnancy disability to disability for a severe back injury (totally unrelated conditions). Yes, you absolutely need to file a new claim as these are considered separate disabilities with different medical providers. The most frustrating part was trying to get through to an EDD representative to clarify some questions about my new claim. I spent hours on hold and getting disconnected. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It was really helpful because the EDD agent was able to see that my new claim had been received but was pending review, and they expedited it for me since I explained my financial situation. Definitely worth it to avoid the endless calling and getting nowhere.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!! My sister went through this exact thing and they made her wait FIVE WEEKS between benefits. They know exactly what they're doing. The separate waiting period is complete garbage - you're still disabled, just with a different condition!!! Call your state representative and complain because this policy hurts new mothers when they're most vulnerable. I'm so angry on your behalf.

To directly answer your questions: 1. Yes, you need a new claim for PPD since it's a different medical condition with a different treating physician (your primary care doctor instead of your OB). 2. There will be a new 7-day waiting period. Unfortunately, you cannot extend a pregnancy disability claim with a non-pregnancy-related condition even if there's no gap between conditions. 3. Your benefit amount should remain the same if you're within the same base period. 4. Ask your doctor to fully complete the medical certification portion as soon as possible. Have them be very specific about how your PPD symptoms prevent you from performing your regular work duties. 5. File your claim online immediately, even before your appointment if possible. You can always update medical information later. 6. If approved, benefits would start after the waiting period (not from the date the claim is approved). One tip: Have your doctor clearly indicate this is a separate and distinct medical condition from your pregnancy disability. This helps avoid confusion at EDD about whether this is a continuation claim or a new disability claim.

i had ppd too and tbh, my doctor just extended my pregnancy claim by putting "postpartum complications" and i didn't have to do a new claim. maybe ask if they can code it that way? worth a try.

One more thing - when you file your new claim, make sure you enter the date your PPD began preventing you from working (not the date your pregnancy disability ended). Those dates need to match what your doctor puts on the medical certification. If there's any discrepancy, it can delay your claim processing. I learned this the hard way and had to call EDD multiple times to fix it.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago! My OB handled my pregnancy disability, then my therapist had to file a completely new claim when I developed severe postpartum anxiety. It's definitely frustrating having to start over, but here's what I learned: - Make sure your doctor is very detailed about your symptoms and how they specifically prevent you from working (sleep deprivation, concentration issues, panic attacks, etc.) - I filed my claim online the same day I saw my doctor to minimize delays - The waiting period sucks but there's no way around it - they treat it as a totally separate disability - My benefit amount stayed the same since I was still in the same base period - It took about 2.5 weeks to get my first payment after filing One thing that helped was having my doctor submit the medical certification electronically right after my appointment instead of mailing it. Ask about that option! Also, don't let anyone tell you this isn't a "real" disability - PPD is serious and you deserve support. Hang in there mama! 💙

I'm going through this exact situation right now! My pregnancy disability ended two weeks ago and I'm dealing with really bad postpartum depression and anxiety. My psychiatrist confirmed I need to file a completely new claim since she wasn't involved in my pregnancy disability (my OB handled that). What's been most helpful so far: - I filed online immediately after my doctor visit to avoid delays - My psychiatrist was super thorough about documenting how my symptoms affect my ability to work (panic attacks, insomnia, inability to concentrate) - I'm currently in the waiting period but expecting my first payment next week The gap between benefits is definitely stressful, but I applied for some local assistance programs to help bridge the gap. Also, make sure your doctor knows they need to be very specific about work limitations - not just that you have PPD, but exactly how it prevents you from doing your job duties. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow! You've got this. 💕

I'm currently dealing with this exact situation too! My pregnancy disability just ended last month and I'm now filing for PPD with my primary care doctor. The whole process is honestly really overwhelming when you're already struggling with postpartum depression. A few things that have helped me so far: - I called EDD first to confirm the process before my doctor appointment, so I knew what to expect - My doctor recommended getting the claim filed ASAP even if we're still adjusting my treatment plan - I've been keeping a daily journal of my symptoms and how they affect my ability to work, which my doctor said would be helpful documentation The waiting period is definitely frustrating, especially when you're already financially stressed from being on disability. I've been looking into local food banks and utility assistance programs to help during the gap. One question for others who've been through this - did anyone have issues with EDD questioning why you need a new claim so soon after pregnancy disability ended? I'm worried they might think I'm trying to extend benefits inappropriately. Sending you strength for your appointment tomorrow! Having a good doctor who understands the EDD process makes such a difference. 💙

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the transition from pregnancy disability to PPD benefits is really confusing and stressful when you're already dealing with so much. Unfortunately, your doctor is correct that you'll need to file a completely new claim since PPD is considered a separate medical condition from pregnancy disability, even though they're related. Here's what I wish someone had told me when I went through this: - Yes, there will be a new 7-day waiting period (so frustrating!) - File your claim online immediately after your appointment tomorrow to minimize processing delays - Make sure your doctor is very specific about how your PPD symptoms prevent you from performing your work duties (not just that you have PPD) - Ask if they can submit the medical certification electronically rather than mailing it - Your benefit amount should stay the same if you're in the same base period The gap between benefits is really tough, especially as a new parent. Look into local assistance programs, food banks, or WIC if you qualify to help bridge that gap. Some community organizations also have emergency assistance for new mothers. You're not alone in this - PPD is a serious medical condition and you absolutely deserve support. Take care of yourself! ❤️

I went through this exact transition about 6 months ago and it was definitely confusing at first! Your doctor is absolutely right - you do need to file a completely new SDI claim for postpartum depression since it's considered a separate medical condition from pregnancy disability, even though they're obviously related. Here's what I learned from my experience: - The new 7-day waiting period is mandatory (I know, it's so frustrating when you're already struggling financially) - File your claim online as soon as possible after your appointment - don't wait! - Make sure your doctor is very detailed about how your PPD specifically affects your ability to work (concentration issues, sleep deprivation, anxiety attacks, etc.) - Ask about electronic submission of the medical certification to speed things up The hardest part for me was the 2-3 week gap between my last pregnancy payment and first PPD payment. I ended up applying for emergency assistance through my county's social services office which helped bridge that gap. Also check if you qualify for WIC or local food assistance programs. Your benefit amount should remain the same as long as you're still in the same base period, so that's one less thing to worry about. Hang in there - PPD is a serious medical condition and you absolutely deserve this support while you recover. The process is annoying but it does work eventually! 💙

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! My pregnancy disability ended 3 weeks ago and I just filed my new claim for severe postpartum depression and anxiety last week. It's so frustrating that the system treats these as completely separate claims when they're obviously connected. A few things that have helped me so far: - I filed online immediately after my psychiatrist appointment to avoid any delays - My doctor was super thorough about documenting specific work limitations (can't concentrate for more than 10 minutes, having panic attacks, severe insomnia affecting cognitive function) - I called EDD once to confirm my claim was received and processing (took 45 minutes on hold but worth it for peace of mind) The waiting period is absolutely brutal when you're already financially stressed and dealing with PPD. I've been using local food pantries and applied for emergency rental assistance through my city to help with the gap. One thing I wish I'd known earlier - make sure your doctor explicitly states that this is a NEW medical condition separate from your pregnancy disability. My first medical certification was unclear about this and it delayed my processing by almost a week. You're definitely doing the right thing by getting help for your PPD. It's a serious medical condition and you deserve support during recovery. The paperwork sucks but hang in there! 💕

I went through this exact same situation about a year ago and it was so confusing! Yes, unfortunately you do need to file a completely new claim since PPD is considered a separate medical condition from pregnancy disability, even though they're obviously related. Here's what I learned: - There will be a new 7-day waiting period (I know, so frustrating!) - File your claim online immediately after your doctor visit tomorrow - Make sure your doctor is very specific about how PPD affects your ability to work (concentration issues, panic attacks, insomnia, etc.) - Ask if they can submit the medical cert electronically instead of mailing The gap between benefits was the worst part for me - about 3 weeks total. I ended up applying for WIC and hitting up local food banks to get through it. Your benefit amount should stay the same if you're in the same base period though. One tip: have your doctor clearly state this is a NEW and SEPARATE condition from pregnancy disability on the forms. That helps EDD process it without confusion. PPD is absolutely a legitimate disability and you deserve this support while you recover. Hang in there mama! ❤️

I'm currently in a very similar situation! My pregnancy disability ended about a month ago and I'm dealing with severe postpartum anxiety and depression. My psychiatrist just confirmed that I need to file a completely new SDI claim since she wasn't the doctor who handled my pregnancy disability (that was my OB). A few things I've learned so far that might help: - Definitely file the claim online ASAP after your appointment tomorrow - don't wait even a day - Ask your doctor to be super specific about how your PPD symptoms prevent you from doing your actual job duties (like if you can't concentrate, have panic attacks, severe fatigue, etc.) - Request electronic submission of the medical certification if possible - it's much faster than mailing - There will unfortunately be a new 7-day waiting period since it's considered a separate medical condition I'm currently in my waiting period and the financial stress is real, especially when you're already struggling with PPD. I've applied for emergency assistance through my county and local food pantries to help bridge the gap. Also check if you qualify for WIC - I was surprised that I did! Your benefit amount should stay the same as long as you're still in the same base period. The whole process is frustrating when you're already dealing with so much, but PPD is absolutely a legitimate medical condition that deserves support. You're doing the right thing by getting help! Hang in there mama! 💙