update us when u get it sorted! im curious what ends up working cuz my friend is in a similar situation

I'm going through something similar right now! I got PFL checks while my employer was supposed to cover the difference, and I'm so confused about what to do. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - sounds like the key is definitely getting through to an actual EDD person to document everything properly, not just mailing the checks back. @Micah Franklin - you're definitely not alone in this confusion! The whole system of employer benefits + state benefits is so poorly explained. I hope you get through to someone soon. Let us know what happens! Has anyone tried calling EDD super early in the morning like 7:55am right before they open? I've heard that sometimes works better than calling right at 8am when everyone else is calling too.

Congratulations on your baby boy! 🎉 I went through almost the exact same situation last year - emergency C-section 2.5 weeks early. Here's what I learned: Your disability will automatically continue for the full 8 weeks from your actual delivery date (7/15), so it should end around 9/9-9/10, which lines up perfectly with your existing return-to-work date. You don't need to "switch" early or cancel anything. The key steps are: 1. Get your doctor to submit the delivery date update to EDD ASAP (sounds like you're already on this!) 2. About 1-2 weeks before your disability ends, apply for PFL baby bonding through your same SDI online account 3. Make sure your employer knows your actual delivery date in case it affects any internal paperwork The transition from disability to PFL is pretty seamless once EDD has the correct delivery date on file. Don't stress too much - the system is designed to handle early births! Just focus on recovering and bonding with your little one. The paperwork will sort itself out as long as you get that medical update submitted soon. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions - this community was a lifesaver for me during my own maternity leave!

Hey Simon! Congrats on your baby boy! 🎉 I just went through this exact situation 6 months ago - emergency C-section at 36 weeks when I was supposed to have 3 more weeks of pregnancy disability left. The good news is your disability automatically continues after delivery! Since you had a C-section, you get the full 8 weeks of recovery time starting from 7/15, which should take you right to around 9/9-9/10 - so your existing return date actually works out perfectly. The most important thing right now is making sure your doctor submits that delivery date change to EDD immediately. I made the mistake of waiting a week and it caused some confusion with my payments. Once that's updated, you're all set to just ride out the disability until it ends, then apply for PFL baby bonding about 10 days before (so around late August). One tip: screenshot or save confirmation when your doctor submits the medical update, just in case you need to reference it later. The transition should be smooth, but having that documentation helped me feel more confident everything was processed correctly. You've got this mama! The hardest part is behind you - now just focus on recovery and those newborn snuggles. 💙

Congrats on the new baby! 🎉 Try not to stress too much about the claim (easier said than done, I know). Focus on enjoying this time with your little one. The money will come eventually.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my PFL claim 6 weeks ago for bonding time with my adopted daughter and still waiting. What's really frustrating is that bills don't stop coming just because EDD is slow. I've been checking the online portal obsessively but no updates there either. Has anyone had luck with contacting their local assembly member's office? I've heard they can sometimes help push things along when you're dealing with state agencies.

Based on everything in this thread, you should definitely call EDD ASAP about that gap between your SDI and PFL. That's not normal and you could be missing out on benefits. When I called about my issue, the rep was able to fix the dates and issue backpay for the missing weeks. Don't wait on this one - the longer you wait, the harder it can be to get retroactive benefits approved.

Good luck with your call tomorrow! Just wanted to add - when you call, have your SSN, claim number (if you have one), and the exact dates of your SDI claim ready. They'll ask for all of this upfront. Also, if the first rep can't help with the date issue, politely ask to speak to a supervisor or specialist who handles SDI-to-PFL transitions. Sometimes the first-level reps don't have access to make those kinds of adjustments. And definitely get that claim number for your call like StarGazer101 mentioned - it's your proof that you contacted them about the issue. Hope you get those missing weeks sorted out!

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Have you tried submitting a new claim? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes their system glitches and "loses" claims. A friend of mine had the same issue - submitted in January, nothing for months, then submitted a fresh claim in April and suddenly both claims showed up and got processed within 2 weeks. Might be worth a shot while you're also trying the other suggestions here. Make sure to mention in any correspondence that this is a resubmission due to the original claim disappearing from their system.