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Will do! I'm meeting with him tomorrow morning. I've already started filling out the PFL application for caregiving benefits and my wife's doctor is helping with the medical certification. Feeling much more confident now that I understand my options better. Thanks everyone for the support and information!
Best of luck tomorrow! You're doing the right thing by standing up for your family. Just remember - you're not asking for a favor, you're exercising your legal rights. If your boss gives you pushback, stay calm and stick to the facts about CFRA and PFL. Document the conversation in writing afterward too. Your wife and baby are lucky to have someone who's willing to fight for them. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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It's a delicate situation for sure. You could approach it as a collaborative conversation rather than a demand - something like \
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I went through something similar two years ago as a freelance graphic designer. Here's what I learned that might help: Since you're already 8 weeks along, the EDD Elective Coverage won't work for this pregnancy due to the 6-month waiting period. BUT - definitely still apply for it now for future coverage. It's been a lifesaver for me since then for other medical issues. A few other things to explore immediately: - Contact your local Women, Infants & Children (WIC) office - they sometimes have resources or can point you to emergency assistance programs - Look into California's State Disability Insurance if you've had ANY W-2 income in the past 5 quarters (even part-time work counts) - Check if you qualify for Medi-Cal pregnancy coverage - income limits are higher when you're pregnant - Some counties have their own paid leave pilot programs that might have different eligibility Also, start documenting everything about your work arrangement NOW. Keep all contracts, invoices, emails about work expectations. As others mentioned, if there's any chance you're misclassified, that could open up regular SDI/PFL benefits. Don't panic - there are more options than it seems at first! Feel free to DM me if you want to chat more about navigating this as a freelancer.
This is such comprehensive and practical advice - thank you Muhammad! I'm definitely feeling less panicked now knowing there are still options to explore. I had completely forgotten about WIC and didn't even think about Medi-Cal pregnancy coverage. The point about documenting everything is really smart too. I've been pretty casual about keeping records but I can see how important that could be if I need to make a case for reclassification or any other benefits. I'm going to start making calls tomorrow to check on the SDI eligibility from my old W-2 job and look into the county programs. Really appreciate you offering to chat more - I might take you up on that once I've done some initial research!
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btw i had my baby 3 months ago and the transition from SDI pregnancy disability to PFL baby bonding was another nightmare with the website... make sure you file the baby bonding claim the day after your pregnancy disability ends or you might have a gap in payments like i did!!
This is such important info! I had no idea about the timing between SDI and PFL. So you're saying I should file the baby bonding claim literally the day after my pregnancy disability ends? Is there a specific time of day that's better, or does it not matter as long as it's the same day?
Yes, definitely file it the very next day! I learned this the hard way when I had my daughter last year. There's actually a seamless transition option in the system if you file within 24 hours of your SDI ending, but if you wait longer than that you might have to wait for manual processing which can take weeks. Time of day doesn't really matter - I filed mine around 10pm and it went through fine. Just make sure you have your baby's birth certificate info ready!
I'm so glad you got it working with Microsoft Edge! I've been lurking here for a while and this EDD login nightmare seems to be affecting so many people. I'm expecting my first baby in June and honestly these stories have me terrified about dealing with EDD when the time comes. Quick question - for those who successfully got through, did you notice any issues with claim status updates or payment delays after the system update? I keep hearing mixed things about whether the backend issues are affecting actual benefit processing or just the login portal. Also @Keith Davidson thanks for the heads up about the SDI to PFL transition timing! That's exactly the kind of detail they don't tell you anywhere official but could save weeks of headaches.
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Quick question - are you applying for state or federal parental leave? The rules can be different and sometimes you can qualify for one even if denied for the other.
Oh, I'm not sure actually. I'll have to look into that. Thanks for bringing it up!
Hey Dylan, I went through something similar with my PFL claim last year. First thing - don't panic! Even if you're outside the 41-day window, there are still options. I'd recommend calling EDD first thing in the morning (like 8am sharp) - that's when you have the best chance of getting through. When you do get someone on the line, ask them to pull up your claim and verify the exact dates. Sometimes their system shows different info than what you think. If you did miss the deadline, definitely file an appeal citing "good cause" - having a newborn and being overwhelmed is totally legitimate. I've seen people get approved even after missing deadlines when they can show they had valid reasons. Also, make sure you have your baby's birth certificate ready - you'll need it for the appeal process. And document everything going forward! You've got this! The system is confusing but don't let them intimidate you. Keep pushing! 💪
This is super helpful, thank you @Liam McGuire! I'm definitely going to try calling at 8am sharp tomorrow. The "good cause" appeal sounds like exactly what I need - being overwhelmed with a newborn is definitely real! I'll make sure to have all my documents ready. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience 🙏
Paolo Romano
lol welcome to parenthood. where the rules are made up and the timelines don't matter 🤡
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Amina Diop
•😂😂😂 ain't that the truth
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This is exactly why I always tell people to start documenting from day one. I went through a similar nightmare with my disability claim - took 6 months and countless hours on the phone. One thing that really helped was sending a certified letter to their appeals department even though I hadn't been officially denied yet. Sometimes that gets you moved to a different queue. Also, if you're on any parent Facebook groups in your area, post there too - I've seen people find others who work at EDD offices and can give you inside tips on the best times to call. Hang in there, you'll get through this! 💪
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