My husband started his baby bonding PFL about 2.5 weeks ago and we just got a letter from something called BASIC? The letter has instructions about logging into some website to 'manage his benefits' but I thought EDD handled all the PFL payments directly? Is BASIC part of EDD? The letter says he needs to verify employment info and set up payment preferences before they'll release funds. I'm helping him with paperwork since we have a 3-week-old and he's overwhelmed with baby care. I'm concerned because we were counting on that first payment coming through soon to cover bills. His HR department didn't mention anything about BASIC when they helped with the PFL application. Is this legit or some kind of scam?

Incredibly stressed right now! I'm 32 weeks pregnant and trying to start my pregnancy disability claim, but I'm locked out of my EDD account. I changed my cell phone number back in January (provider had better coverage in my area), and now ID.me keeps trying to text verification codes to my old number. There's literally NO option to change the phone number, and I've forgotten my password too. I'm panicking because my doctor wants me to start leave in 3 weeks due to pregnancy complications. Should I just create a new account? I'm worried that'll mess things up since my SSN is already in the system. Has anyone dealt with this ID.me phone number nightmare before? Any suggestions before I completely lose it?? My OB already submitted his portion of the paperwork and I need to complete my part ASAP.

I'm 39 weeks pregnant and just had my teaching contract terminated unexpectedly. Due to give birth next week via C-section and I'm absolutely panicking about finances and healthcare. I'm currently on unemployment benefits but wondering if there's ANY way to extend UI after birth since I'll be recovering from surgery? The worst part - I just found out California teachers don't qualify for SDI or regular maternity leave because school districts don't pay into the state disability insurance program. So I have ZERO maternity leave benefits! I can't realistically start applying for jobs until I'm medically cleared (6-8 weeks post C-section), and even then most teaching positions will already be filled since hiring happens over summer/early fall. Basically looking at no income potential until next school year. Also desperate to keep my Kaiser coverage for myself and my kids - especially with delivery coming up! Anyone been through similar situation or know what options I have? This timing couldn't be worse and I'm completely lost.

I'm 32 weeks pregnant and desperately trying to update my name with EDD after getting married last month. I NEED to get this fixed before filing for maternity leave or I'm worried my benefits will be delayed. I've called literally 23 times over the past week and every single time I get the same automated message saying 'the maximum number of callers on hold has been reached' and then it just hangs up on me!!! Has anyone successfully gotten through recently? Any tricks or specific times that work better? This is ridiculous - I'm due in 8 weeks and stressing that I won't have my name updated in time to file my claim without complications. My doctor's already filled out the medical portion of my DE2501 form but I can't submit it with my old name since all my ID/insurance is under my married name now.

I'm currently 7 months pregnant and my seasonal position at Target just ended last week (was supposed to last through the holidays but they cut hours). I'm freaking out about income options before and after baby arrives. Does anyone know if I qualify for regular unemployment benefits right now? Or should I be applying for pregnancy disability instead since I'm so close to delivery? And what about PFL for after the baby comes? This is my first pregnancy and I'm completely lost about what benefits I'm eligible for or how to time everything. My OB mentioned I could potentially start disability at 36 weeks (I'm currently 32 weeks), but I need income now too. Any advice would be SO appreciated!