I'm so sorry you're going through this financial stress - it's absolutely exhausting waiting for EDD payments when bills are piling up! I went through almost the exact same timeline last year. Filed in early January, got my DE 429D notice in late February, and then received payment 7 business days later via direct deposit. The computation notice is definitely a great sign that you're in the home stretch! While you're waiting those final days, I'd recommend calling EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they open (much better success rate) and try the "2-1-1" method others mentioned. Also set up text alerts from your bank so you'll know immediately when the deposit hits. Since your savings are drained, definitely look into local emergency assistance programs - call 211 to find resources in your area for emergency rent/utility help while you wait. And don't forget to file your PFL claim (DE 2501FP) about 1-2 weeks before your disability ends to avoid a payment gap. Based on everyone's experiences here, you should see that lump sum payment covering all those weeks very soon - probably within the next week! The waiting is brutal but you're so close to the finish line. Hang in there! 💪

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and your post really resonates with me! I filed my maternity disability claim in early February and just got my DE 429D notice a few days ago. The financial anxiety has been overwhelming - I've been living off credit cards and help from my parents while waiting for any sign of progress. Reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope though! It sounds like most people are getting paid within 5-10 business days after receiving that computation notice, which means we should both see relief very soon. I've been following the advice here about setting up bank text alerts and trying to call at exactly 8:05 AM when EDD opens. The fact that there's no clear timeline information anywhere on EDD's website is so frustrating - this community thread has been more helpful than anything official I could find! Based on everyone's experiences, it really does seem like the DE 429D notice is the signal that we're finally in the home stretch. Hang in there! From what everyone is saying, that lump sum covering all those weeks should hit your account any day now. We've survived the worst part of the waiting game! 🤞

Just to give you hope, my PFL baby bonding claim was stuck for 6 weeks, then I discovered they needed additional info from my employer (which they never told me about). Once I got my HR to submit the missing wage info, my claim was processed in 2 days. Check if there's something similar holding up your claim. Also, I've found that calling on Wednesdays between 1-2pm has better luck getting through than mornings when everyone is calling.

Glad you found the message in your account! This is extremely common with the new system - the notification emails often go to spam or don't send at all. Once you've submitted that employer verification, give it 3-5 business days and then call again if it's not processed. The PFL division is legally required to make a determination within 14 days of receiving all required documentation.

Wow, this thread has been so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation where I need to switch from online to paper submission for my PFL claim. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me a much clearer game plan. One question I have - for those who successfully made the switch, did EDD give you any kind of timeline for when the online claim would be fully canceled from their system? I'm paranoid about there being some overlap or confusion on their end. Also, has anyone had issues with their doctor's office charging extra fees for filling out the paper forms? My doctor's office mentioned something about an "administrative fee" which caught me off guard. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's maze of bureaucracy! 🙏

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm actually going through the exact same situation right now - started the online PFL claim but my doctor said it needs to be paper only. I was so worried about having duplicate claims in the system, but reading everyone's experiences has really put my mind at ease. I especially appreciate the tip about black ink only - that's the kind of detail that could easily trip someone up! And the idea of taking photos of everything before mailing is genius. I've already had one bad experience with EDD "losing" paperwork for my unemployment claim last year, so I'm definitely going to be extra careful this time. Question for those who've been through this - when you called to cancel the online claim, did they ask for any specific information to verify your identity? I want to make sure I have everything ready when I call. Also, has anyone tried the early morning website access tip? Curious if that actually works better than calling. Thanks again to everyone sharing their experiences - it's so reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this bureaucratic maze! 💪

UPDATE: Just wanted to check in - has your payment come through yet? It's been about 3 weeks now since you originally filed, right?

Congrats on getting your payment! This thread is super helpful - I'm in a similar situation right now (filed my PFL claim 10 days ago for my newborn) and was starting to worry. Reading everyone's experiences makes me feel much better about waiting it out. It's crazy how inconsistent their processing times are though. Definitely saving this thread for future reference!

Just joined this community because I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Filed my FMLA paperwork 6 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. The silence is honestly more stressful than the actual situation that required the leave. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the spam folder check or the congressperson option. It's both reassuring and frustrating to see so many people going through this. I'm going to try the systematic approach everyone's suggesting: spam check first, then prep for those brutal hold times, and document everything. The fact that we need a whole strategy just to get basic updates on our applications is ridiculous. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's making me feel less alone in this bureaucratic maze!

Just wanted to add my experience to this thread since I'm seeing so many people going through the same thing! I filed my FMLA paperwork about 10 weeks ago and finally got some movement last week after trying multiple approaches. Here's what worked for me: 1) Called every Monday morning at exactly 8 AM when they open - seemed to have better luck getting through then. 2) Sent a certified letter with delivery confirmation after week 8 - sometimes physical mail gets more attention. 3) Reached out to my employer's HR to make sure they had submitted their portion correctly (turned out there was an issue on their end!). The waiting is absolutely brutal and the lack of communication is unacceptable, but don't give up. Also, definitely check with your employer - mine thought they had submitted everything but there was actually a missing form that held up the whole process for weeks. Hang in there everyone, and keep pushing! 💪