One last tip: take screenshots of your application confirmation page and track your claim number. Sometimes the online system has glitches, and having proof of submission with dates and claim numbers can save you headaches later if anything gets lost in their system. Enjoy your time with your little one when benefits start!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this exact situation! You definitely made the right choice putting 11/11/25 as your last day worked. I had a similar transition from pregnancy SDI to PFL and was so worried about the gap between my actual last work day and when my PFL started, but EDD handled it seamlessly. The key thing is being transparent about everything - which it sounds like you did with that note in the comments section. That's exactly what I did when I had wage payments that overlapped with my leave period. EDD appreciates the clarity! Also, don't stress too much about the processing time. Mine took about 8 days from submission to first payment, and I know others who got theirs even faster. You've got this! Hope you get to enjoy your bonding time with your baby soon without any benefit headaches.

Have you tried calling the EDD? Sometimes you can get more info that way, although getting through can be a nightmare.

I'm in a similar situation - applied for PFL about a month ago and still waiting! From reading all these comments, it sounds like the wait times are pretty inconsistent. Some people get responses in a few weeks, others wait months. I think the key takeaway is to be proactive - check your online account regularly, call if you can get through, and don't be afraid to follow up. The system seems overloaded but your application is probably just in the queue. Hang in there! 🤞

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out they had my dates wrong in the system. might be worth double-checking that when you talk to someone

I went through this exact same thing last year! Turns out they had processed my claim as "intermittent leave" instead of "continuous leave" which is why I was only getting paid for individual days. When I finally got through to someone, they had to reprocess the entire claim under the correct leave type. It took about 2 weeks to get the back pay, but I did get everything I was owed. Definitely ask them to verify what type of leave they have you listed under - that might be the issue!

Regarding your question about starting disability on January 8th with a February 5th due date - yes, that timing works fine. The pregnancy disability benefit allows you to start up to 4 weeks before your estimated delivery date if you and your doctor agree you should stop working. Since Jan 8th is about 4 weeks before your due date, that falls within the standard guideline. You'll just need your doctor to complete their portion of the certification confirming your pregnancy disability start date. They'll need to provide medical justification for your leave starting at that time, but this is routine for pre-delivery disability claims. Remember the process: 1. Apply for SDI around Dec 29th (for Jan 8th start) 2. Serve your 7-day waiting period (typically the first week of your leave) 3. Receive disability benefits until recovery from childbirth (6-8 weeks post-delivery) 4. Transition to PFL baby bonding (up to 8 weeks) With careful documentation of both jobs and timely submission of your forms, the process should go smoothly.

I went through this exact situation last year with two part-time jobs! A few additional tips that helped me: 1. Keep copies of your most recent paystubs from BOTH jobs when you apply - EDD sometimes asks for additional wage verification 2. Make sure both employers know you're filing for disability benefits. Some employers have specific procedures for handling leave requests alongside EDD claims 3. Consider asking your HR departments at both jobs about any additional company benefits that might supplement your EDD payments The multiple employer thing isn't as complicated as it seems once you get started. Just be extra careful when filling out the employer information section - double-check addresses and contact info since any errors can delay processing. Good luck with your pregnancy and the application process! The stress of figuring it all out is definitely the worst part, but once you get the ball rolling it's much more manageable.

If there's no certification prompt, you're good! Some pregnancy claims require it and others don't, depending on various factors. As long as your account shows 'claim received' with no action items, you're just in the waiting period now.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my pregnancy disability claim in early December and the waiting is so stressful when you're trying to budget for the holidays and upcoming baby expenses. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like the holiday delays are pretty common. One thing that's been helpful for me is setting up text alerts through the EDD website so I get notified immediately when there's any status change on my claim. At least then I don't have to keep logging in to check manually every day. The waiting game is the worst part of this whole process! Hope your payment comes through soon - keeping my fingers crossed for both of us that it's sooner rather than later! 🤞