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Need EDD PFL 'unable to apply' proof for CalFresh - any way to get documentation?
I've been trying to apply for EDD PFL for caregiving for my elderly mom (stroke last month), but the online system keeps glitching out when I submit. Now my CalFresh caseworker is asking for proof that I've 'attempted to file for all benefits I'm eligible for' before they'll process my food assistance renewal. Has anyone had this problem? Is there a way to get documentation from EDD proving I TRIED to apply but couldn't? The CalFresh office needs something official showing I attempted to file for PFL but their system wouldn't let me complete it. I've called EDD 23 times this week with no luck getting through!
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EDD payment gap between pregnancy disability end and PFL baby bonding start?
I'm transitioning from pregnancy disability to baby bonding leave and worried about cashflow. My pregnancy disability claim ends February 31st, 2025 and I'm starting PFL baby bonding immediately after. Will there be a gap in my benefit payments during this transition or will they continue without interruption? I'm trying to budget for the next few months and really need to know if I should expect a delay in payments. My disability payments have been arriving like clockwork every two weeks, but my HR dept mentioned something about a 'processing period' between claims that has me stressed!
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Transitioning from pregnancy disability to PFL - should I apply today or tomorrow?
Hi everyone! I'm a bit confused about the timing for submitting my baby bonding claim. My pregnancy disability benefits officially end today, and I'm wondering if I should submit my PFL application today or wait until tomorrow when my disability coverage has actually ended? I don't want to mess up the transition or create any gap in benefits. Has anyone gone through this recently? The EDD website isn't super clear about this specific timing question. Would really appreciate any advice!!
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I had my baby in March and just wanted to say congrats!!! The transition was confusing for me too but it all worked out. Apply today and enjoy your baby snuggles! They grow so fast... my little one is already trying to crawl and it feels like I just brought her home yesterday.
Thank you! ❤️ I'm definitely treasuring every moment with the little one. It's hard to believe how fast time flies. Did your PFL payments come through smoothly after you applied?
One more thing - make sure you've already set up your SDI Online account before applying for PFL. If you've been receiving disability, you should already have this set up. When you log in, you'll see an option to file a PFL claim. It's much faster than paper applications. And yes, apply today for the smoothest transition.
Thanks for the reminder! Yes, I've been using my SDI Online account for my disability claims. I'll log in there today and submit everything. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!
Transitioning from SDI to EDD PFL for baby bonding - do I need to close my disability claim online?
Hi everyone! I just finished my 6 weeks of pregnancy disability/maternity leave through SDI and submitted my application for PFL baby bonding yesterday. I'm confused about what to do with my disability claim in the EDD online portal. Should I just leave it alone since it's completed, or do I need to formally close it out somehow? I don't want to mess anything up with my new PFL claim by having the old one still technically "open" in the system. The EDD website isn't clear about this transition process and I'm worried about delays. Has anyone been through this recently? Thanks in advance!
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did anyone have issue with getting the full 8 weeks of baby bonding? i heard they sometimes only approve 6 weeks and you have to fight for the other 2?
California PFL provides 8 full weeks of baby bonding benefits. If you're only seeing 6 weeks approved, it's usually due to one of these issues: 1. Incorrect date calculation (particularly common if you had State Disability Insurance before PFL) 2. Confusion with the older program rules (it used to be 6 weeks before 2020) 3. An actual system error If you're approved for less than 8 weeks, call EDD immediately to have it corrected. This is a common error that they can usually fix without a formal appeal.
Update: My PFL claim was just approved this morning! That was faster than I expected based on everyone's comments. Looks like I'll receive my first payment next week. Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice - I left my disability claim alone and everything processed smoothly on its own.
That's great news! Enjoy your baby bonding time!
wow that was fast! congrats and thanks for updating us!
How long after doctor submits EDD pregnancy disability claim until debit card arrives?
I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby and my OB just put me on bed rest due to gestational hypertension. He completed and submitted my EDD disability paperwork last Friday (Sept 27). I've never been on any kind of disability before and have no idea how long this process takes. When should I expect to receive my EDD debit card in the mail? My last day of work was yesterday and I'm already stressing about bills coming due in 2 weeks. Does the doctor's office usually notify you when they've submitted everything? I can't reach anyone at my OB's office to confirm they actually sent everything in.
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Just an update for you - I checked my records from my pregnancy last year. My timeline was: - Doctor submitted SDI claim: February 15, 2024 - Claim showed as "received" online: February 22 - Claim approved: February 28 - EDD Debit card arrived: March 5 - First payment on card: March 7 So about 3 weeks total from submission to money in hand. But knowing exactly when your doctor submitted is critical. They told me they submitted it one day, but when I called EDD, they hadn't received it until a week later. Doctors' offices can be very busy and sometimes paperwork sits on someone's desk.
This is super helpful, thank you! I'm going to call my doctor's office tomorrow and get the exact date they submitted it, and ask for some kind of confirmation. I really appreciate everyone's advice!
hey just wondering when your baby is due? my sister said if its less than 9 weeks away you should be ok money-wise because they backpay you from when dr took you off work, but if its further out than that you might wanna look into emergency assistance programs just in case
I'm due December 12, so about 10 weeks. That's a good point about backpay! I didn't know they do that.
NebulaKnight
OMG i just remembered another thing u can try - the online contact form on the EDD website. i used it once and actually got a reply in like 2 days! maybe do that and explain u need proof for calfresh??
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
AuthorThat's a good idea! I'll try that too. Trying everything at this point. My CalFresh runs out next week and I'm getting really worried about feeding my family while taking care of mom.
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Dylan Wright
Update us on what ends up working! I'm dealing with something similar for my Housing Authority verification and might need the same documentation soon.
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
AuthorWill do! I'm going to try Claimyr today to reach EDD by phone, and if that doesn't work, I'll visit the office in person on Friday. Hoping for a quick resolution!
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