I'm going through something similar right now! Had my baby in February and EDD cut off my disability payments 5 days before my doctor's return date. It's so frustrating when you're already dealing with postpartum recovery and a newborn. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like having your doctor submit that DE2501 extension form is the way to go. I'm definitely going to ask my OB to do the same thing. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through extra hoops for money we're already entitled to, but at least there seems to be a solution. Thanks for posting about this - I was starting to think I was the only one dealing with EDD inconsistencies between pregnancies!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Had my baby in late February and EDD stopped paying me 3 days before my return-to-work date that my doctor certified. It's so confusing because with my first baby two years ago, they paid me right up until the day I went back to work. I'm a single mom and those missing days represent almost $500 that I really need right now. Between diapers, formula, and daycare deposits, every dollar counts. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the doctor extension form is the way to go, but it's frustrating that we have to fight for benefits we should already be getting. Has anyone had success getting retroactive payment once the extension is approved, or do they just start paying from when the new form is submitted?

edd needs to get there act together fr. how are ppl supposed to survive when they cant even get there benefits??? smh

Hey, former EDD employee here. The conflict notification usually means there's an issue with overlapping claim periods or inconsistent information. It's a pain, but you need to talk to someone to clear it up. Try calling first thing in the morning or right before they close - those are usually the best times to get through.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My payment was supposedly processed 6 days ago and I'm checking the mailbox like 3 times a day 📬 The stress is real when you need that money ASAP. I've been reading that some people have had success with the USPS Informed Delivery service - it shows you what mail is coming that day. Might help ease some of the anxiety of not knowing if today's the day. Also saw someone mention that if it goes past 10 business days, you can request a payment inquiry or even ask for a replacement check. Fingers crossed both our checks show up soon! 🤞

I'm in the exact same situation right now! My payment status changed to "issued" 5 days ago but still nothing in my mailbox. The daily mail check has become part of my routine at this point 😩 I called the EDD number yesterday and after 2 hours on hold, the rep told me to wait 10 business days from the issue date before they can do anything. She also mentioned that mail delays have been worse lately due to staffing issues at USPS. I'm trying to stay patient but it's hard when you're budgeting around that money. Definitely going to try that Informed Delivery thing someone mentioned - sounds like it could save some anxiety!

My sister had this exact thing happen with her last week of PFL not showing up. The EDD system is garbage for handling single weeks at the end of claims. She had to call like 20 times before getting through to a human who fixed it. Good luck!!

I'm so sorry you're going through this - PPD is incredibly difficult and the last thing you need is EDD stress on top of it. I went through a similar transition about 6 months ago. For your missing 8th week, definitely call first thing in the morning (8am sharp) - that's when I had the most luck getting through. The single week payments seem to get stuck in their system more often than the bi-weekly ones. Don't wait too long because there are time limits on when they can fix payment issues. Regarding the PPD disability claim - yes, it's a completely separate claim from PFL. Since you went straight from unemployment to PFL (no pregnancy disability), you will unfortunately have the one-week waiting period. But here's something that helped me: ask your psychiatrist if they can backdate the start date to the day after your PFL ends if you were already experiencing symptoms. This can help minimize any gap. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure your psychiatrist is very specific about your functional limitations in their certification. Don't just say "depression" - detail how it affects your ability to concentrate, make decisions, handle stress, etc. The more specific they are about work-related limitations, the smoother your approval will be. File online through SDI Online as soon as possible, and push your doctor to submit their portion quickly. My approval took about 2 weeks once everything was submitted properly. You've got this mama - focus on getting better, the financial stuff will work out! ❤️

Seriously tho, has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I'm thinking of reaching out to mine to see if they can help speed things up.

I'm in week 7 of waiting for my PDL approval and honestly starting to lose hope. It's so frustrating because I need this money to cover my expenses while I'm out on leave. The stress of waiting is almost worse than the original reason I needed the leave! Has anyone had success getting through to someone who could actually help expedite the process? I've tried the regular phone lines but like others mentioned, it's nearly impossible to get through. Might have to try that calling service someone mentioned earlier.