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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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This happened to me last year. Turns out they needed additional verification and the letter got lost in the mail. Definitely try calling if you can!
Oh no, I hope that's not what happened to me. Did you eventually get it sorted out?
Yeah, but it took forever. Had to send in a bunch of documents. Make sure you have all your paperwork ready just in case!
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You can still file for PFL baby bonding! You have 12 months from your child's birth to claim those 8 weeks of benefits. File the DE2508 immediately through your SDI Online account. As for your pregnancy disability portion, that's the more urgent issue since the timeframe is more limited. Definitely try calling Kaiser's disability department first (their number should be on your paperwork) to verify they properly certified your claim. Then use one of the methods suggested above to reach EDD directly about the SDI portion. Keep us updated on your progress!
I just filed the DE2508 for baby bonding and called Kaiser's disability department. They confirmed they submitted everything on their end for the disability portion back in March! So frustrating that EDD seems to have just lost it or something. I'm going to try Claimyr tomorrow to speak with someone directly. Thank you all for your help - I'll update once I get this resolved!
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Updating my earlier comment after seeing all the contradictory experiences here. The technically correct answer depends on exactly how your employer reported the sick pay to EDD. If they specifically marked it as covering your disability period, then you shouldn't need to report it again. But if it was just general sick pay, you may need to report it. The safest approach is to connect with an EDD representative who can see your specific claim details before submitting your certification. That way you'll get guidance specific to your situation rather than general advice that might not apply.
That makes sense - thank you! I think I'll try to reach an agent to confirm before submitting. My baby's napping now so perfect time to try calling.
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD! For anyone with a similar situation in the future: I DO need to report the sick pay for that transition week on my PFL certification, even though I already reported it for disability. The agent explained that the systems for SDI and PFL are separate, and each needs accurate income reporting. In my specific case, they looked at my employer info and confirmed I needed to enter the 15 hours worth of sick pay for that specific week. Thank you all for your help and suggestions! Baby just woke up so gotta run.
Thanks for sharing the resolution! This will definitely help others in similar situations. Enjoy those precious moments with your little one!
Zara Shah
have u tried faxing them? sounds old school but sometimes it works lol
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Luca Bianchi
•omg what year is it? 1995? 🤣
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Zara Shah
•ikr? but I swear it worked for my cousin. worth a shot 🤷♀️
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GalacticGuardian
Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to an EDD office in person? I know it's a hassle, but sometimes face-to-face works better than phone or online.
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Nia Harris
•This! I did this and got my issue resolved in one day after weeks of nothing.
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