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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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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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Update - I used Claimyr this morning and got through to EDD in about 15 minutes! The rep told me the online transition prompt wasn't appearing because of a "flag" on my disability claim that was preventing the PFL option from showing up. She removed the flag, processed my PFL application over the phone, and confirmed my benefits will start immediately after my disability ends with no gap. Those 6 days will be covered! Such a relief to have this sorted out quickly. For anyone facing the same issue, definitely worth getting through to a real person.
Great update! This is exactly why it's so important to be proactive with EDD. Their system has these little glitches that can cause big problems if not addressed. Glad you got it sorted out quickly!
Thank you SO much for the update! I'm going to try this right now. It sounds like my situation might be similar with some kind of flag preventing the transition. I'll report back with how it goes!
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Yes! Thank you for checking back. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got through to EDD yesterday. Turns out there was a small discrepancy between when my doctor said my disability ended and when I started my PFL claim (off by one day). The representative fixed it while I was on the phone, and my online account updated this morning showing the claim is now approved! They said I should see payment within 24-48 hours. What a relief!
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wait i'm confused... i thought you could only get PFL if you were the one who gave birth? can both parents really get it at the same time? my husband and i are expecting in july and we didn't know we could both apply...
There are two different programs. Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) is what covers the person who gives birth - typically 4 weeks before delivery and 6-8 weeks after. Then there's Paid Family Leave (PFL) for baby bonding, which BOTH parents can take - up to 8 weeks each. So yes, both you and your husband can receive benefits, but the birthing parent typically transitions from SDI to PFL after recovery.
omg this changes everything!!! we had no idea he could get paid leave too! thank you so much for explaining!!!
Quick update for anyone interested: We finally got through to EDD this morning! Turns out there was a "system flag" on both our accounts because we have the same address and birth date for the twins. The representative removed the flag and said both claims should be processed within 5-7 business days. So relieved! For anyone else stuck in pending: definitely mention "escalation" when you call (thanks @HR-Person!), and yes, twin births with both parents applying does seem to cause problems in their system.
Excellent news! This is exactly the issue I suspected. So glad you were able to get it resolved. Make sure to check your accounts daily, and if you don't see movement within 7 days, call back and reference the previous call.
How did you actually get through?? I've been calling for DAYS and can't get a real person!
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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.
Thanks for clarifying! I definitely haven't been paying any special SDI taxes on my freelance work, just regular self-employment taxes. So I guess my benefit will be calculated just on my part-time job income. Better than nothing I suppose!
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!
mine took 2.5 weeks to get approved but my friend got hers in like 9 days?? seems super random honestly. EDD is such a mess lol. they told me it can take up to 3 weeks during "normal" times but up to 6 weeks during "high volume" periods whatever that means 🙄
Paolo Longo
Why is everyone acting like this is normal?? It's NOT normal or acceptable for the state to just stop sending money to new parents! When I had my baby in 2023, I didn't have any gap between disability and baby bonding. Something is wrong with your claim specifically. Did you file online or using paper forms? The paper forms take WAY longer.
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Miguel Diaz
•Actually, seamless transitions are the exception, not the rule. The majority of claimants experience a 1-3 week gap between PDL and PFL. You were one of the lucky ones! The system processing time varies significantly based on claim volume, staffing levels, and whether any verification is needed. Online filing is faster, but even then, gaps are common during the transition.
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Ava Rodriguez
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD today! The rep confirmed there was nothing wrong with my application, but said there's usually a 2-3 week processing period when transitioning from PDL to PFL Baby Bonding. She said my payment should be issued within the next 5 business days. For anyone else in this situation - it seems like waiting is normal (though super stressful). Thanks everyone for your advice and support!
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Miguel Diaz
•That's great news! Glad you got confirmation. For future reference (or for others reading this), if you need to transition from PDL to PFL again for another child, file the PFL claim about 2 weeks before your PDL ends. It won't start paying until after PDL ends, but having it pre-processed in their system can reduce the gap significantly.
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Zainab Ahmed
•congrats!! isnt it SUCH a relief when you finally talk to someone who can help?? enjoy your baby bonding time!! 💕👶
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