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EDD asking about sick leave, pay, and employment details - help needed!
Hey everyone, I just got an email from EDD asking me some questions about my claim. They want to know about my sick leave period, how much I got paid, my normal work hours, and if I'm a 10 or 12 month employee. I'm not sure how to answer all this stuff correctly. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to respond without messing up my claim?
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Need to cancel PFL claim to get pending EDD disability payments - Help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to cancel my Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim because I still have disability payments pending. I called the disability line and they told me I need to do this to get my pending payments through them. Has anyone been through this process before? Any advice on how to handle it smoothly?
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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! 💪
EDD PFL baby bonding application stuck in limbo after disability ended - no payments for 2 weeks
Help! My pregnancy disability claim ended on June 14th and I submitted my Paid Family Leave baby bonding application on June 16th. It's been over 2 weeks now, and I've heard NOTHING from EDD. My benefits card shows a $0 balance and I'm starting to panic about bills. Do I need to submit a whole new claim? Did I mess something up in the transition process? Anyone know how long this gap between disability and PFL baby bonding is supposed to take? This is my first baby and I'm so confused about this whole process. 😫
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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! 💪
PFL payment authorized but not received - anyone else experiencing delays?
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my PFL payment. It's been approved and the status says payment authorized, but I still haven't received anything. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on what could be causing the delay? I'm getting a bit worried since I really need this money.
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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 🤞
Same here! Been waiting 8 days since authorization and nothing yet. The solidarity in this thread is helping me stay sane though 😊 I'm going to try the early morning call strategy first before dropping $20 on that service. Will definitely update if I get through! This whole system really needs an overhaul but at least we have each other to vent to 💪
Messed up SDI and PFL order for maternity leave - how to fix?
Hey everyone, I messed up big time with my maternity leave benefits. I accidentally filed for Paid Family Leave (PFL) first instead of Disability. Now I'm trying to figure out how to switch it around so I can get Disability benefits before PFL kicks in. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to explain this to the agency and get it fixed?
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idk if this helps, but there's a form you can fill out to request a claim adjustment. might be worth a shot while you're trying to get through on the phone.
Oh really? Do you know what the form is called or where I can find it?
I think its called DE 1089 or something like that. Check the EDD website, should be there somewhere
I had a similar mix-up with my SDI/PFL timing when my daughter was born. What saved me was being super organized when I finally got through to someone. I made a timeline of exactly when I gave birth, when I filed each claim, and what I was trying to accomplish. Having all that info ready made the conversation go much smoother. Also, don't be afraid to ask to speak to a supervisor if the first person you talk to can't help - sometimes they have more authority to make adjustments. The whole system is definitely confusing, especially when you're dealing with a newborn! Hang in there! 💪
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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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