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my first PFL payment took 9 days to arrive after i applied. no waiting period but they're slow processing! the amount was same as my disability checks
I just went through this exact transition in February! Filed my PFL application the day after my disability ended and got my first payment 6 days later - so definitely watch for it early next week like Sebastian mentioned. Your $1,250/week should stay exactly the same since they use identical calculation methods now. The key is making sure you filed the DE2501F form (not just continuing to certify for disability) and that all your doctor's paperwork was completed correctly. One thing that helped me was checking my EDD Online account daily to make sure the claim status actually switched from "Disability" to "Paid Family Leave." If it still shows disability after a few days, that could indicate a processing issue. Also keep all your confirmation numbers and screenshots - if there are any delays, having that documentation makes it much easier when you call EDD. Congrats on your new baby and good luck!
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Have you checked if theres an online portal where you can dispute the overpayment? Sometimes its easier to handle these things in writing.
I'll look into that, thanks! Might be less stressful than phone calls.
I went through something similar last year! The key is to be super organized and persistent. When you call PFL, ask them to put a note in your file that resolving this overpayment issue will unblock your SDI payments - this creates a paper trail that both departments can see. Also, if they try to set up a payment plan for the overpayment, ask if there's a hardship waiver available since you're currently unable to work. Don't give up - it took me about 6 weeks but I eventually got it sorted out! 💪
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This thread is such a lifesaver! I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant and already dreading dealing with the EDD transition from SDI to PFL based on all the horror stories I've heard. Reading through everyone's experiences here has given me a game plan - I'm definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service and try the early morning calling strategy if I run into the same missing link issue. It's so frustrating that this is such a widespread problem that EDD hasn't bothered to fix. Thank you Dmitry for sharing your whole journey and everyone else for the helpful tips. Hopefully by the time I need this, they'll have gotten their act together, but at least now I know what to do if not!
That's smart to plan ahead! I wish I had known about all these potential issues before I hit the transition period. One more tip - make sure to take screenshots of your EDD account pages throughout your SDI claim, especially near the end. That way if the PFL link doesn't appear, you'll have documentation to show the EDD rep exactly what you're seeing (or not seeing). It helped speed up my call when I could describe exactly what was missing. Best of luck with your pregnancy and hopefully you'll have a smoother experience than the rest of us!
This whole thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - I'm on week 4 of SDI and already panicking about the transition to PFL after reading so many stories about gaps in benefits. It's reassuring to know that there are solutions like Claimyr when the EDD phone system fails (which seems to be constantly). I'm definitely going to save all these tips and check my account regularly as I get closer to my SDI end date. It's honestly shameful that EDD's system is so broken that new parents have to rely on third-party services just to access their own benefits. Dmitry, I'm so glad you got it sorted out and thanks for updating us with the solution! This thread should be pinned somewhere for other parents to find.
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Anyone else notice that these issues always seem to happen when you need the money most? It's like they have a sixth sense for inconvenience 😒
Murphy's Law of unemployment benefits 🤦♂️
I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! Turned out there was a "waiting period" that I wasn't aware of that affected my first week. The EDD rep explained that sometimes the first 7 days include a waiting period where you don't get paid for the first day, so you only get 6 days of benefits, but if there were other deductions or issues, it could be even less. Definitely call and ask them to break down exactly what days you're being paid for and why. Also, make sure you have your confirmation numbers from when you certified - that helped me prove what I had claimed. Hope this helps and you get it sorted out soon!
This is super helpful! I had no idea about the waiting period thing. That could totally explain what's happening with my claim. Did you have to do anything special to get them to explain the breakdown, or did they just offer that info once you got through to someone?
Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Oof, dealing with PFL and SDI at the same time sounds like a nightmare. Sending good vibes your way, OP! 🙏
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Zainab Abdulrahman
I've been through this exact situation! The key is to be super persistent and try multiple channels at once. While you're waiting for the overpayment form, I'd suggest calling both PFL and SDI to make sure they have each other's contact info and are aware of your transition timeline. Also, ask for a supervisor when you do get through - they sometimes have more power to expedite things. In the meantime, keep detailed records of every interaction and consider filing a formal complaint if it drags on much longer. The system is frustrating but you'll get through it! 💪
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