This is such a relief to hear! I'm so glad your friend found a solution through the hospital's OB triage clinic. It's really valuable that you shared this outcome - I had no idea hospitals had these emergency OB services for situations like this. For anyone else who might face this situation in the future, it sounds like the key steps are: 1) Contact the hospital where you plan to deliver and ask about OB triage or emergency obstetric services, 2) Have all your previous medical records ready to transfer, and 3) Don't panic about the EDD paperwork - as long as you get a doctor who can examine you and review your records, they can complete the disability forms even if they haven't been your regular OB. Your friend went through a really stressful situation that no pregnant woman should have to deal with, but I'm glad it worked out and she'll be able to get her benefits sorted out!

Wow, what a rollercoaster situation! I'm so relieved to read in the later comments that your friend found a solution through the hospital's OB triage clinic. As someone new to navigating California's disability benefits system, this entire thread has been incredibly educational. I had no idea that hospitals often have emergency OB services for exactly these situations, or that EDD disability benefits can be backdated for legitimate reasons like this. The advice about contacting patient advocate lines instead of regular customer service, and the tip about county maternal health services, are things I'm definitely filing away for future reference. It's honestly shocking that two different OB practices would leave a woman at 35 weeks without care - that seems both unethical and potentially dangerous. But I'm impressed by how this community rallied with practical solutions and specific resources. The information about how the DE2501 form can be completed by a new doctor who reviews previous records is particularly valuable for anyone facing similar transitions in care. Thanks for sharing this experience and the resolution - it's a great example of how these benefit situations that seem impossible often do have solutions, you just need to know where to look and who to call!

PSA: Don't forget that paid family leave is taxable income! Set some aside or you might be in for a nasty surprise come tax season 💸

Hey Connor! I just went through this process a few months ago. After you file, you should definitely get an email confirmation within 24-48 hours. If you haven't received one, definitely check your spam folder first. The whole process can take 2-3 weeks from filing to first payment, but the waiting is the worst part! Make sure you have all your documentation ready (especially any medical forms if it's for bonding/caregiving). The EDD website also has a claim status checker you can use with your confirmation number. Hang in there - it does eventually work out! 🤞

UPDATE: My payment just came through this morning! It took 8 business days total from submission. Thank you everyone for the reassurance and advice - I was definitely overthinking this. For anyone else transitioning from disability to PFL, just be prepared for this processing gap and budget accordingly if you can!

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! Filed my PFL baby bonding claim on March 24th after my pregnancy disability ended on the 23rd. Still showing pending with no payment date. It's such a relief to see I'm not alone in this - I was starting to worry something was wrong with my claim. Reading everyone's experiences here is really helpful. Sounds like 8-10 business days is pretty normal, so I'm trying to stay patient even though bills are piling up. Thanks for posting this - sometimes you just need to know other people are going through the same stress!

This happened to my cousin last year. Turns out there was a glitch in the system that was misreporting employer data. Might be worth asking if theres been any known issues like that recently.

This is such a frustrating situation! I'm dealing with something similar right now. EDD seems to have issues with their employer wage verification system. A few things that might help: 1. Make sure you have documentation showing the exact 40% you received - pay stubs, direct deposit records, anything official 2. If your employer has an HR department, see if they can provide a letter confirming the reduced wages during your leave period 3. Check if there's a specific form for reporting partial wage replacement - sometimes EDD just needs it in their exact format The appeal process is painfully slow, but don't give up! I've heard some people have success reaching out to their state assembly member's office for help navigating EDD issues. They sometimes have direct contacts that can expedite things. Hang in there - you're definitely not alone in this mess! 💪

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!