To answer the question about self-employment specifically - if you've opted into paying SDI taxes on your freelance income (this would be something you'd have set up with your tax preparer), then yes, it would count toward your benefit amount. If you haven't been paying SDI on that income, then only your W-2 wages will be considered. And you asked about unemployment for bed rest - that's not correct. Unemployment is for when you're able to work but can't find a job. Bed rest would be covered under disability since you're unable to work due to a medical condition.

Has anyone had experience with getting the pregnancy disability claim approved QUICKLY? My sister said hers took forever and she had no income for almost a month while waiting!

Thank you SO MUCH for this update! I'll try the technical support line tomorrow morning. It's such a relief to know it's a system issue and not something wrong with my specific claim.

THANK YOU!!! I just called that technical support number and they were able to confirm my claim is actually processing! What a relief. They said it should be paid out by next Friday. Why couldn't they just put this information on their website??

Anybody else notice that their first PFL payment was for a different amount than what they were expecting? Mine was like $267 less than my disability payments were. I freaked out but then realized they take taxes out differently for PFL vs disability. Just a heads up since you're transitioning from disability to PFL.

did ur payment hit yet?? its almost 10pm here in cali, curious if u got it!

Just to add some clarity because I see some confusion in this thread: 1) Your EFFECTIVE DATE (9/6) is the start of your claim 2) Your first CERTIFICATION PERIOD will cover 9/6-9/19 3) You can SUBMIT this certification starting 9/20 4) Payment typically processes 24-48 hours after certification 5) Subsequent certifications will be every 2 weeks And yes, as others mentioned, you're currently on SDI for pregnancy disability. After delivery, you'll transition to PFL for baby bonding, which requires a separate application.

Anyone else notice the payments are always delayed by like 3-4 days after certifying? So annoying when you're counting on that money for bills 🙄

btw how old is ur baby? remember u only get 8 weeks total for baby bonding and u have to use it in the first year after birth

Yes, you can split up your 8 weeks of baby bonding PFL. Many parents do this. You just need to file separate claims for each period. Remember that the minimum duration for a baby bonding claim is two weeks, unless the employer agrees to a shorter period. And all 8 weeks must be used before your child's first birthday. Regarding your earlier question about documentation - as others mentioned, you'll need proof of relationship (birth certificate) and your ID. There's also a section where your employer must verify your employment, so make sure to submit it with enough time for them to complete their portion. One last tip - track everything by taking screenshots of confirmations and noting your claim numbers. The EDD system sometimes has glitches, so having your own documentation can save a lot of headaches if something goes wrong.