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Has anyone tried appealing instead of cancelling? I've heard sometimes that can be faster, but idk if it applies in this situation 🤔
I tried that once. It was a whole other can of worms. Wouldn't recommend unless you're really desperate.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! Just wanted to add - when you call to cancel your PFL claim, ask them to send you written confirmation via email or mail. I learned this from a coworker who had issues proving they cancelled their claim later on. Also, if you have any upcoming medical appointments related to your disability, mention those dates when you call - it might help expedite the process. The whole thing is such a headache but we gotta navigate it! 💪
Great tip about getting written confirmation! That's definitely something I wouldn't have thought of. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's helpful to know I'm not alone in dealing with this mess 😅
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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! The rep said my application is processing normally but their system is backlogged. She said it could take up to 21 DAYS total for the transition from disability to PFL baby bonding. She also mentioned they're processing in the order received, and my payments will be retroactive to when my disability ended. So I guess I just keep waiting... 🙄 Thanks everyone for the advice and commiseration!
That's actually good news! Frustrating about the wait, but at least you know it's processing and you'll get retroactive payments. Thanks for updating us - I'm sure this will help other new parents going through the same thing.
So glad you got through and got some clarity! The 21-day timeline is ridiculous but at least you know what to expect now. For anyone else reading this - definitely keep all your documentation and confirmation numbers during this transition period. I went through something similar last year and the retroactive payments did come through eventually, but the waiting period with no income is absolutely brutal. EDD really needs to fix this gap in coverage between disability and PFL - there's no reason families should have to go weeks without support during such an important time. Hang in there! 💪
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Ive been waiting 6 months for my claim to be aproved. Consider yourself lucky 🙃
Oh no, that's terrible! I'm so sorry you're going through that. Hope you get it resolved soon
I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My payment was authorized about 10 days ago and still nothing. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and frustrating - glad to know I'm not alone but sorry we're all going through this. I think I'm going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning like @Mei Liu suggested, and if that doesn't work maybe look into that calling service @Liam O'Donnell mentioned. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with these bureaucratic nightmares!
Welcome to the PFL waiting game club! 😅 It's frustrating but you're definitely not alone. I'm actually considering trying that claimyr service too - $20 seems worth it to avoid the phone hell. Keep us posted on how the morning call goes, and good luck! We're all rooting for each other here 🤞
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srsly why is edd so confusing?? i swear its designed to make us give up. i had a c-section last year and never got the extension because noone told me i could even get extra time! now i see this post and realize i was entitled to 2 more weeks??? thanks california 🙄
Unfortunately, that's a common issue. Many doctors don't automatically inform patients about the additional 2 weeks for C-section recovery. For future reference (or for others reading this thread), standard PDL for vaginal delivery is 6 weeks, while C-section is 8 weeks. If you transition from one to the other during delivery, your doctor needs to submit updated medical certification. Always best to speak with your doctor and HR department to ensure you're receiving all entitled benefits.
One more thing that helped me - I printed out a calendar and marked all my leaves on it: - Purple: PDL regular leave - Blue: PDL extension for C-section - Green: PFL baby bonding I brought this to my doctor appointment and my HR meeting so everyone was on the same page about dates. I also kept track of which forms were submitted when and who I talked to at EDD. Made a huge difference in getting everything straightened out!
@Carmen Flores That calendar idea is genius! I m'a new mom dealing with my first EDD claim and feeling so overwhelmed with all the paperwork and deadlines. I ve'been keeping everything in my head which clearly isn t'working with the lack of sleep. Definitely going to create a visual timeline like this - it sounds like it would help me stay organized and make sure I don t'miss anything important. Did you use any specific colors or symbols to track when forms were submitted vs when you got responses?
@Aisha Khan Yes! I used different symbols too - I put a ✓ when I submitted forms, a ⏳ when they were processing, and a ✅ when I got confirmation/payment. For tracking responses, I used red text for any issues or denials, and green for approvals. I also wrote down confirmation numbers and the names of EDD reps I spoke with right on the calendar. It saved me so much stress because I could see exactly where things stood at a glance instead of trying to remember everything. The visual really helps when you re'exhausted!
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PSA: Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you send to EDD. You never know when you'll need to reference it later!
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Thanks for posting this @Evelyn! I'm actually going through something similar right now. The template from @Benjamin is super helpful - I'm definitely going to use that format. One thing I'd add is make sure you have your pay stubs handy when you fill this out, especially for the gross sick leave amount. Sometimes what you think you remember and what's actually on paper can be different! Good luck with your claim 🤞
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