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guys i just got my payment date! keep checking ur accounts, it might update soon
Congrats! How long did it take from when you first saw the "processed" status?
it was about 5 days for me. felt like forever tho lol
Same exact situation here! Filed about 2 weeks ago, got the "processed" status last Friday, but still no payment date. It's driving me crazy refreshing the page every few hours hoping something changes. At least seeing the benefit amounts calculated gives me some hope that it's moving forward. Thanks for posting this - makes me feel less alone in this mess!
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when i had my baby i got so stressed about all the edd paperwork that i almost gave myself pre-term labor lol! just take it one step at a time. edd stuff is confusing for everyone. also make sure your doctor fills out their part of the forms completely or it'll delay everything (learned that the hard way). good luck with your baby journey! ❤️
Hey Jayden! I just went through this exact situation a few months ago and wanted to share my experience to hopefully ease some of your stress. I had a PUA overpayment from 2020 (also applied when they told everyone to apply first and figure out eligibility later 🙄) and was terrified it would affect my maternity benefits. Here's what actually happened: My pregnancy disability (SDI) payments were completely untouched - got 100% of what I was entitled to. However, when I transitioned to PFL for baby bonding, they did withhold about 15% from each payment toward my overpayment. It wasn't ideal, but honestly getting 85% of my PFL was still a huge help during those first bonding weeks. The key thing that helped me was being proactive. I called EDD (used a callback service similar to what Ethan mentioned) and got confirmation in writing about what to expect. They were actually pretty understanding about the whole COVID application mess since so many people are in similar situations. One tip: if you haven't already, request a hardship waiver for your overpayment. Even if they don't approve it fully, they might reduce the garnishment percentage from your PFL. Worth a shot! You're going to be okay mama - even in a worst-case scenario, you'll still get most of your benefits when you need them most. ❤️
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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD using Claimyr (thanks for that tip)! The agent confirmed my account had a "card issuance error" that prevented Money Network from creating my account properly. They've fixed it on their end and Money Network is overnight shipping me a card that should arrive tomorrow. For anyone else with this issue: the agent said this is happening to lots of people, especially if you had a BofA card from a previous claim. Apparently the system sometimes doesn't flag your account to create a new Money Network card. Thanks everyone for the help! What a stressful experience.
Great to hear you got it resolved! Thanks for updating - this info will help others with the same issue. Enjoy your baby bonding time!
So glad you got this resolved! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my PFL payment shows as "issued" but I never received a Money Network card either. This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to try the Claimyr service since calling EDD directly has been impossible. It's frustrating that this seems to be such a widespread issue with the switch from BofA to Money Network. EDD really needs to fix their communication about this change and make sure the card issuance process actually works properly!
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That's great news! I'm so glad it worked out and came in on schedule. It's such a relief when the system actually works like it's supposed to, isn't it? Enjoy your baby bonding time! 💜
So happy to hear your payment came through on schedule! This thread has been super helpful - I'm currently 7 months pregnant and planning to take both disability and PFL after my baby arrives. It's reassuring to know that the transition can be smooth and that PFL includes weekends. I'm definitely bookmarking this conversation for when I need to make the switch from disability to baby bonding. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
That's so exciting that you're expecting! This thread really was helpful for me too when I was trying to figure out the whole system. One thing I'd recommend is to start familiarizing yourself with the EDD online portal early - it can be confusing at first but it's really useful for tracking your payments and claim status. Also, make sure you apply for PFL as soon as your disability period ends to avoid any gaps. Good luck with your pregnancy and future baby bonding time! 🍼
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm currently going through the PFL process myself and this thread has been incredibly helpful. One tip I'd add is to keep detailed records of all your dates - when your disability starts/ends, when you apply for PFL, etc. It makes it so much easier to track everything and catch any potential issues early. Also, don't be afraid to call EDD if something seems off with your payments - even though the wait times can be brutal, it's worth it for peace of mind. Wishing you a smooth pregnancy and an easy transition when the time comes!
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btw when u do get thru make sure u ask them to EXPEDITE the payment. they can do special processing if ur experiencing financial hardship. don't let them tell u otherwise!
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Owen Jenkins
•This is correct - there is a financial hardship expedite option, but you need to specifically request it and explain the situation clearly. Not all representatives will volunteer this information unless directly asked.
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Ava Garcia
I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now! Filed my PFL claim in early January for baby bonding and it's been stuck in "pending processing" for weeks. Got the award letter showing my benefit amounts but nothing online matches up. It's so reassuring to see I'm not the only one dealing with this nightmare. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like the year-end crossing issue might be what's affecting both of us since my leave also started in late December. I'm definitely going to try the 8am calling strategy and the disability line trick that @Kolton Murphy mentioned. Sofia, please keep us updated on what works for you - I'll do the same! We shouldn't have to be financial detectives just to get our rightful benefits. The stress of not knowing when (or if) payments will come while trying to care for a new baby is just awful.
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