Congratulations on your new baby! I went through this exact situation 8 months ago with my emergency c-section. Here's what I learned: Your c-section recovery is definitely still pregnancy disability, NOT baby bonding yet. You'll get 8 weeks of disability benefits starting from your delivery date (not 6 weeks like vaginal delivery). The key is making sure your doctor certifies the full 8 weeks on your disability paperwork - don't let them shortchange you to 6 weeks! After your 8-week disability period ends, THEN you can start your PFL baby bonding claim. Make sure to file your PFL claim about 2 weeks before your disability ends to avoid any gap in benefits. Also, remember you need to certify every 2 weeks during disability but only once at the start for baby bonding. The hospital should give you the disability paperwork before discharge - make sure your doctor signs it for the full 8 weeks and specifically notes it's for c-section recovery. Don't stress too much about HR not responding right now - focus on recovery and getting your paperwork sorted with your doctor first!

First off, congratulations on your new baby! I know the emergency c-section wasn't what you planned, but I hope you're both doing well. I just went through this same situation 6 months ago and can share what I learned. Your emergency c-section is absolutely still considered pregnancy disability - you're recovering from major surgery! The standard is 8 weeks of disability benefits for c-section recovery (vs 6 weeks for vaginal delivery). Make sure your doctor certifies the FULL 8 weeks on your disability paperwork before you're discharged - don't let them default to 6 weeks. After your 8-week disability period ends, that's when you'll transition to PFL baby bonding benefits. One thing that saved me was filing my PFL claim about 10 days before my disability ended to ensure no gap in payments. Also, keep track of your bi-weekly certifications for disability! The hospital social worker or discharge nurse should help you get the right forms. Don't worry about HR right now - focus on your recovery and getting the medical paperwork sorted first. You've got this!

Whatever you do, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Every call, email, form you submit. Trust me, it'll save you headaches later if there are any disputes.

I'm going through the same thing right now! Just wanted to add that you should also check if your state has any additional protections beyond what your employer offers. California's PFL program through EDD sometimes has different rules than company policies. I called the EDD directly and they were actually pretty helpful in explaining what I was entitled to vs. what my HR department was telling me. Don't just rely on your company's interpretation - double check with the state agency too!

Plot twist: what if we all showed up at the EDD office dressed as clowns? Maybe then they'd take us seriously 🤡

Hey Connor! I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago. The blank benefit amount online is super common when transitioning from DI to PFL - it's like their system gets confused. Since you already got the notice of computation in the mail, that's actually a good sign! It means they've calculated your benefits. The online portal just takes forever to update sometimes. I'd definitely try calling first thing in the morning like Keisha suggested, but also keep checking your mail for any follow-up requests. In my case, it took about 3-4 weeks total but once it went through, I got all the backpay. Hang in there! 🤞

Guys, I heard theres gonna be a new online system rolling out soon that's supposed to make all this easier. Anyone know when that's happening?

I made a similar mistake on my initial application - put the wrong date for when I last worked. What worked for me was logging into my EDD account online and looking for the "Report Work and Wages" section. There was actually an option to submit corrections there. If that doesn't work, I've found that calling right at 8am when they open gives you the best chance of getting through. Also, don't hang up if you get the busy signal - sometimes if you wait a few seconds it'll put you in the queue. The whole system is frustrating but you'll get it sorted out!

One more important thing - if you don't receive your 1099-G by mid-February, you can request a duplicate through your EDD online account or by calling EDD directly. Don't wait until the last minute before tax filing deadline to realize you're missing this document. Also, keep in mind that if you received more than $10 in interest from your bank or financial institutions, you'll get a 1099-INT from them as well. New parents often have a more complicated tax situation with childcare credits and dependent deductions, so it's good to gather all your documents early.

Welcome to the confusing world of EDD taxes! 😅 As a fellow new parent, I can tell you that yes, you'll definitely get that 1099-G form. Just went through this myself last year. One tip that saved me - when you get the form, double-check the amount against your benefit payment history in your EDD account. I found a small discrepancy on mine and had to get it corrected. Also, since you're a first-time parent, don't forget about the Child Tax Credit - it can help offset some of those federal taxes you'll owe on the EDD benefits. The whole system feels overwhelming at first but you've got this! And congrats on your little one! 🍼