Just went through this whole process. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every form you submit. It'll save you so much headache later if there are any issues.

As someone who just went through this process a few months ago, I wanted to add a couple things that really helped me: 1. When filling out the disability begin date, use the date your doctor gives you in writing - don't guess! Mine was different than I expected. 2. For the occupation section, be specific about your actual job duties, not just your title. It can affect your benefit amount. 3. Submit your application as soon as possible - there's usually a waiting period before benefits kick in. Also, @Jamal Wilson - make sure you have your doctor fill out their part of the form completely. That was the biggest delay for me because I had to go back and get missing info. Good luck with everything! 🍀

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.

my brother went through something similar andhis company HR person had to talk to edd and explain the difference between there benefit and the state one. took like 3 weeks but he got his money eventually. red tape everywhere with these programs lol

This is such a frustrating situation but you're definitely not alone! I went through something very similar with my wife's maternity leave last year. The issue seems to be that EDD's system automatically flags any employer payment during leave as "wage continuation" even when it's clearly just a supplement. One thing that really helped us was having the employer submit a "Employer Wage Statement" form directly to EDD (I think it's form DE 8714). This form specifically clarifies whether they're providing continuation vs supplementation. Most HR departments don't know about this form but it exists specifically for these situations. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're documenting everything - dates of calls, reference numbers, names of anyone you speak with. If this drags on much longer, you might want to consider filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing since denying valid PFL claims can be discriminatory. The $1,300 is significant money especially with a new baby. Don't give up - these cases usually get resolved once the right person at EDD actually looks at the documentation properly. Keep us posted on how it goes!

Similar experience here - my claim showed "processed" about 6 days ago but still waiting on payment. I called yesterday and finally got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep told me that even after processing, there can be a 5-10 business day delay for the actual payment to hit your account, depending on your payment method. She also mentioned that if you have direct deposit set up, double-check that your bank info is correct in your profile because sometimes payments get rejected by the bank and that causes additional delays. Hope this helps and that we both see our payments soon! 🤞

I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago! My claim showed "processed" for almost 3 weeks with no payment. Turns out there was an issue with my identity verification that wasn't clearly communicated anywhere in the system. What finally worked for me was submitting a contact form through the EDD website (under "Contact EDD" > "Ask EDD") explaining the situation. I got a response within 4 business days, and they were able to identify and fix the issue. Payment came through 2 days after that. It's frustrating that the system doesn't give clearer status updates, but don't give up! Also, make sure to keep checking your UI Online account daily - sometimes there are requests for additional documents that don't trigger email notifications. Good luck! 🍀

I'm in the same boat, OP. It's so stressful. Sending good vibes your way. We'll get through this somehow!

I went through something similar last year. Another option is to visit your local EDD office in person if you can - sometimes they can print documents on the spot that you can't get online or over the phone. Also, check if your employer's HR department can help expedite this process from their end, since they might have direct contacts at EDD. The whole system is frustrating but don't lose hope! Keep all your records and confirmation numbers from any interactions you have.