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Wow, reading through all these responses is so helpful! I had no idea this was such a common mistake. I'm in a similar boat - filed PFL last week when I actually need SDI for a knee surgery recovery. I was beating myself up thinking I was the only one dumb enough to mix these up, but clearly the system is just confusing! I'm definitely going to call that dedicated disability line (1-800-480-3287) tomorrow morning at 8 AM with all my medical paperwork ready and use the "claim type correction" phrase. It's such a relief to see so many success stories here. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread is a lifesaver! 🙏
I'm so glad this thread exists too! It's incredible how something that feels so isolating and stressful is actually super common. I was literally googling "how badly did I mess up my benefits" at 2 AM last night, and finding this conversation has been such a relief. The knee surgery recovery sounds tough - I hope you get the SDI sorted out quickly so you can focus on healing instead of bureaucratic stress. It sounds like you've got all the right info now thanks to everyone's shared experiences. Wishing you luck with the call tomorrow! 🤞
This thread is giving me life right now! I literally made this exact same mistake just yesterday - filed PFL when I need SDI for a work injury. I was spiraling thinking I'd completely screwed myself over, but reading everyone's success stories is such a huge relief! It's crazy how something that feels like such a personal failure is actually just a super common mix-up due to confusing forms. I'm screenshot-ing all the key tips here: call 1-800-480-3287 at 8 AM sharp (avoiding Mondays), ask for "claim type correction," have medical docs ready to email, and keep a call log. You all are absolute heroes for sharing your experiences so detailed - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice you can't find anywhere else! 🙌
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Just wanted to jump in and share my recent experience! I got a similar letter about 3 weeks ago and was totally freaking out about it. When I finally got through (used the early morning call strategy - worked like a charm!), they just needed to clarify some dates on my medical certification and verify my employer info. The whole conversation was maybe 10 minutes once I actually spoke to someone. They were really professional and explained exactly what they needed. My payments resumed within a week after that call. So don't worry too much @Alexander Zeus - it's most likely just standard verification stuff. Have your documents ready and you'll be fine! 💪
Thank you so much @Harper Thompson! This is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been stressing about this letter all day, but hearing that it's usually just routine verification stuff really puts my mind at ease. I'll definitely try the early morning call strategy - seems like that's the consensus here. Did you have to provide any additional documentation after the call, or was the verbal verification enough to get everything moving again?
I'm in the exact same boat right now! Just got my letter yesterday and I've been anxiously googling what it could mean. Reading through everyone's experiences here is so reassuring though - sounds like it's usually just verification stuff rather than anything scary. I'm planning to call first thing Monday morning with all my paperwork organized. Has anyone had success with specific times of day? I keep seeing people mention calling right when they open, but I'm wondering if there are any other "sweet spots" during the day when the hold times might be shorter. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - this community is such a lifesaver! 🙏
Hey @Tobias Lancaster! I totally get the anxiety - I was in the same spot a few weeks ago when I got my letter. From what I've learned lurking in this community, early morning (right at 8am when they open) seems to be the golden hour. I've also heard some people have luck around lunchtime (12-1pm) when maybe fewer people are calling? But honestly, the morning strategy seems most reliable. One thing that helped me was writing down all my questions beforehand so I wouldn't forget anything once I finally got through. You've got this! Keep us posted on how it goes 💪
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This is such a helpful thread! I'm actually starting my PFL baby bonding next week and was already stressing about not seeing a clear return date in the portal like I had during my pregnancy disability. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD makes us calculate this ourselves when they clearly have the technology to show it automatically. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like the key things to remember are: 1) Count 56 calendar days from your start date, 2) Keep all documentation from EDD, 3) Give HR plenty of notice with your calculated return date, 4) Don't forget about weekend adjustments for your actual first work day, and 5) Stay on top of those bi-weekly certifications since they don't send as many reminders. Thank you all for sharing your real experiences - this is way more useful than anything I could find on the official EDD website! Saving this thread for reference. 🙌
You've got a great summary there! Those are exactly the key points I wish I had known when I started my leave. One small thing to add - if you're planning to use any vacation time immediately after your PFL ends, make sure to communicate that timeline to your manager early too. Some companies need extra lead time to plan coverage for extended absences beyond the standard 8 weeks. Good luck with your bonding leave - it really does go by so fast!
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually planning to start my PFL baby bonding in a few weeks and was already wondering about this exact issue. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't show the return date for PFL when they clearly can do it for pregnancy disability. One question for everyone who's been through this - when you calculated your 56 calendar days, did you include the start date itself or start counting from the day after? For example, if someone starts PFL on a Monday, would day 1 be that Monday or the Tuesday? I want to make sure I'm doing the math correctly when I calculate my own return date! Also, has anyone had experience with splitting their PFL leave (like taking some weeks now and saving some for later)? I'm wondering if that makes the return date calculation even more complicated since you mentioned PFL can be split unlike pregnancy disability.
Great question about the day counting! From my experience, you include the start date as day 1. So if you start PFL on a Monday, that Monday counts as day 1 of your 56 calendar days. This is consistent with how EDD calculates other benefit periods. As for splitting PFL - yes, it does make things more complicated! When you split your leave, you have to track each period separately. For example, if you take 4 weeks now and want to save 4 weeks for later, you'd calculate 28 calendar days for your current period. Then when you start your second period later (within the same benefit year), you'd count another 28 days from that new start date. The tricky part with splitting is making sure you coordinate properly with both EDD and your employer about the gaps between leave periods. Your employer needs to know when you're returning to work temporarily and when you plan to take your remaining leave. I'd definitely recommend talking to both EDD and your HR department before splitting to make sure you understand all the requirements!
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I'm dealing with this exact same situation! Filed my DE2504RE form about 7 weeks ago and still nothing. The waiting is absolutely killing me financially and emotionally. I've tried calling probably 30+ times and either get busy signals or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected. One thing that's helped a little is joining some Facebook groups specifically for CA EDD issues - there are people there who share real-time tips about when phone lines are less busy and which numbers to try. Also, I started keeping a detailed log of every time I call, what happened, and any reference numbers they give me. The most frustrating part is not knowing if there's an issue with my claim or if it's just sitting in a pile somewhere. Has anyone had success with contacting their state assemblyperson's office? I've heard they can sometimes help push things along when EDD is being unresponsive. Stay strong everyone - we shouldn't have to fight this hard for benefits we've paid into! 😤
Lucy, thank you for sharing your experience and those Facebook group tips - that's really smart! I'm definitely going to look into those groups and start keeping a detailed log like you suggested. 7 weeks is way too long to wait, especially when you're dealing with the financial pressure. I hadn't thought about contacting my assemblyperson's office either, but that sounds like it could be worth a shot if the regular channels keep failing. It's so frustrating that we have to become detective-level researchers just to get our own benefits! Hope your payment comes through soon - keep us updated if the Facebook groups or assemblyperson route works out! 🤞
I'm going through this nightmare too! Just hit the 6-week mark waiting for my DE2504RE to process and I'm starting to panic. Reading everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying - knowing I'm not alone but also seeing some people wait 4+ months is just insane. I've been calling every day for the past two weeks with no luck getting through. The system is clearly broken when people have to pay third-party services just to reach a human being! I'm going to try that early morning calling strategy tomorrow and also look into those Facebook groups Lucy mentioned. The worst part is not knowing if there's actually a problem with my application or if it's just sitting in some digital pile. I submitted everything online and double-checked all the forms, but who knows? Has anyone had any luck with the "Contact EDD" feature on their website? I submitted an inquiry there last week but haven't heard back yet. At this point I'm willing to try anything. This financial stress on top of family care responsibilities is just overwhelming. 😔 Thanks for starting this thread Connor - it's good to know we're all fighting this together!
I totally feel your pain @StarStrider! 6 weeks is absolutely ridiculous and the anxiety of not knowing what's happening is the worst part. I'm in a similar boat and this whole thread has been a lifesaver - at least we know we're not going crazy and this really is as broken as it feels. Definitely try that early morning calling strategy, and I'm going to check out those Facebook groups too. It's honestly disgusting that we have to become part-time detectives just to get benefits we've already paid into. The "Contact EDD" website thing seems hit or miss from what I've read elsewhere, but it's worth a shot since you're already waiting anyway. Hang in there - we'll get through this mess eventually! 🙏
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now and honestly, this thread has been a game-changer! My return date is off by about 2 weeks and I was starting to panic about how it might affect my benefits. The step-by-step approach from @Aisha Hussain is perfect, and hearing that so many people have successfully resolved this gives me hope. I'm definitely going to start with my employer first thing Monday - it sounds like that's often the root of the problem anyway. The tip about calling at exactly 8 AM is also noted for backup! Has anyone had experience with how long it typically takes for the correction to show up in your online account once EDD processes it?
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Dylan Mitchell
•Hey Emma! I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too - it really shows how much we all support each other through these EDD struggles! From what I've seen others mention, once EDD actually processes the correction, it usually shows up in your online account within 1-2 weeks. But that's assuming everything goes smoothly on their end (which, let's be honest, isn't always guaranteed with EDD 😅). When I had a similar issue corrected through my employer, it took about 10 business days to reflect online. Definitely keep checking your account regularly and don't hesitate to follow up if it takes longer than expected. The documentation tip from @Keith Davidson is spot on too - screenshot everything before and after! You ve'got this! 💪
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GamerGirl99
Just wanted to share my recent experience with this exact issue! I dealt with the same problem about a month ago where my return-to-work date was showing 3 weeks earlier than it actually was. I was so stressed because I thought it would mess up my entire claim. Following the advice that's been shared here (especially the step-by-step from @Aisha Hussain), I contacted my employer first and it turned out they had submitted incorrect paperwork to EDD. My HR department was actually really helpful once I explained the situation - they sent a corrected form directly to EDD within 2 days. The whole thing got resolved in about 2 weeks without me having to deal with the phone nightmare at all! One thing I'd add is to ask your employer for a copy of whatever correction they submit, just so you have it for your records. Also, keep checking your online account because the change showed up there before I got any official notification. This community has been such a lifesaver for navigating all the EDD chaos. Don't lose hope - there are definitely ways to get this fixed! 🙌
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Arjun Kurti
•This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your success story - it's such a relief to know that this can actually be resolved without having to battle the phone system. Your point about asking for a copy of the correction paperwork is really smart, I wouldn't have thought of that but it makes total sense to have everything documented. And thanks for the heads up about checking the online account regularly since the change might show up before any official notification. It's so reassuring to hear from someone who just went through this exact situation and came out the other side successfully! This whole thread has been incredible - I feel like I actually have a solid plan now instead of just panicking about the mistake. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! 🙏
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