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I'm in the exact same boat! I work full-time at a tech startup and also do IHSS care for my mom (about 14 hours/week). This thread has been such a game-changer for me - I was literally Googling "EDD multiple employers" at 2am last night because I was so stressed about filling out the forms wrong. What's become super clear from everyone's experiences is that transparency is everything. I'm going to list both my startup job and my IHSS position on the DE2501, but I'll add a clear note like "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NO LEAVE REQUESTED" for my mom's care. The thing that really clicked for me is understanding that EDD needs to see your complete wage picture to calculate benefits correctly, but they're totally fine with you continuing one job while taking leave from another. It's actually pretty logical once you think about it that way. Thank you to everyone who shared their real-world experiences here! The EDD website is absolutely terrible at explaining these common scenarios, but this community has been incredible. I feel so much more confident about getting my paperwork submitted correctly now. You've all saved me from weeks of anxiety!
I'm so glad I found this thread too! I'm in almost the exact same situation - I work full-time at a nonprofit organization and do IHSS care for my grandfather about 15 hours per week. Like you, I was up late at night trying to figure out how to handle the dual employer situation on the DE2501 form. Reading through everyone's successful experiences here has been such a relief! Your plan to add "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NO LEAVE REQUESTED" sounds perfect - I think I'll use very similar language on my forms. It's amazing how much clearer this all becomes when you hear from real people who've actually navigated the process successfully. The EDD website really is useless for these scenarios, but this community discussion has given me the confidence I needed to move forward. Thank you for sharing your experience and adding to this incredibly helpful thread!
I'm dealing with this EXACT situation right now! I work full-time as a nurse at a hospital and also do IHSS care for my disabled brother (about 18 hours/week). I was so confused about the DE2501 form until I read through all these responses. What really helped me was calling EDD directly (after waiting 2+ hours!) and the rep confirmed that you MUST list both employers, but you clearly indicate which one you're taking leave from. She said they see IHSS + full-time job combinations constantly, especially in healthcare. I ended up writing "CONTINUING IHSS CARE - NOT TAKING LEAVE" in the notes section for my brother's care, and "LAST DAY OF WORK: [DATE]" for my hospital job. Just submitted everything last week and it went through without any issues! The key thing the EDD rep told me is that your benefit calculation is based on the percentage of total wages you're losing. So if your full-time job is 80% of your income and IHSS is 20%, you'll get roughly 80% of your calculated weekly benefit amount. Super straightforward once you understand the logic! Don't stress too much - just be completely honest about both jobs and you'll be fine!
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I'm so sorry you're going through this - PPD/PPA is incredibly tough and navigating EDD on top of it feels impossible sometimes. I just want to echo what others have said about not feeling guilty for needing this extension. Your mental health matters so much, especially with a new baby. One thing that helped me when I was in a similar situation was keeping a simple log on my phone of all the EDD-related calls and documentation. Just basic stuff like "2/18 - called doctor's office, confirmed they sent DE2525XX on 2/14" so I could reference it later if needed. The brain fog from PPD made it hard for me to remember details, and having it written down was a lifesaver. Also, if you haven't already, consider asking your OB about resources for new mom support groups in your area. Sometimes just knowing you're not alone in this journey helps with the anxiety around all the paperwork stuff. Hang in there mama! 💕
This is such great advice about keeping a log! I've been so scattered with the baby brain and PPD fog that I can barely remember what I did yesterday, let alone track all these EDD details. I'm definitely going to start doing this on my phone right now. And thank you for mentioning support groups - I hadn't even thought about that but you're right that feeling less alone would probably help with all the anxiety around this paperwork mess. Did you find your support group through your OB or somewhere else?
Hey mama, I'm so sorry you're dealing with PPD/PPA on top of all this EDD confusion - it's truly overwhelming when you're already struggling. I went through something very similar with my first baby last year. From what you've described, it sounds like your doctor did the right thing by submitting the extension paperwork. The key thing to remember is that your payments should continue automatically if the DE2525XX form was properly submitted, even though your online account might not reflect the extension immediately. One thing that really helped me was creating a simple timeline in my notes app: when my original disability was supposed to end, when my doctor submitted the extension, and when I should expect to see updates. It gave me some sense of control during a really chaotic time. Please don't feel guilty about needing this extension - PPD/PPA is a serious medical condition and you deserve proper treatment and recovery time. Your baby needs you healthy, and that includes your mental health. The EDD system exists specifically for situations like yours. You're doing everything right by getting help and following up on the paperwork. Hang in there! ❤️
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I'm so glad to see this thread developed with so many helpful responses! As someone who just went through a similar PFL date correction experience last month, I wanted to add that if you're still having trouble getting through to EDD by phone, you can also try sending a secure message through your UI Online account explaining the date error. While calling is definitely faster and more direct, I've had success with the secure messaging system for simple corrections like this. Just be very specific about what needs to be changed and include your claim confirmation number. They usually respond within 3-5 business days, though calling is still your best bet for urgent fixes. The early morning call strategy everyone's mentioned really does work - I got through at 8:05 AM on my first try. Hope this helps anyone else dealing with similar date issues!
That's a great point about the secure messaging option! I hadn't even thought about that as a backup plan. It's really helpful to know there's an alternative if the phone lines are completely jammed. I'm definitely going to try calling first thing in the morning using everyone's 8 AM strategy, but it's reassuring to know I have the secure messaging route as a fallback if needed. Thanks for mentioning the 3-5 day response timeframe too - that helps set expectations. This whole thread has been amazing for someone like me who's completely new to dealing with PFL claims. I feel so much more confident now about getting this fixed!
Just wanted to follow up on this thread since it's been so incredibly helpful! I successfully got my date corrected this morning using all the advice here. Called EDD at exactly 8:00 AM and got through on my first try - the early morning strategy really works! The representative was super understanding and said date errors are extremely common with PFL claims. She transferred me to a claims specialist who made the correction from April 27 to May 27 while I was on the phone and gave me confirmation number #PFL-DC-2025-0329-1847. The whole process took about 18 minutes and I can already see the updated end date in my UI Online account. Thank you SO much to everyone who shared their experiences and advice - this community is amazing! For anyone else who makes this mistake, don't panic - it really is a straightforward fix if you call early and have your paperwork ready. Miguel, Amara, Gabriel, Freya, and everyone else who helped - you literally saved my sanity and my benefits!
This is such an amazing update to read! Congratulations on getting it fixed so quickly and smoothly. It's really encouraging to see that all the advice in this thread actually worked in practice. Your confirmation number and timeline details will be super helpful for anyone else who finds this thread in the future. I'm new to the PFL system myself and was honestly pretty intimidated by the whole process, but seeing how supportive this community is and how manageable these types of corrections actually are makes me feel much more confident. Thanks for taking the time to come back and update everyone - it really shows how this mistake that felt so catastrophic at first turned into a totally solvable problem with the right approach!
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now - applied for PFL almost 4 weeks ago and my claim still isn't showing up online. It's so stressful when you're counting on that money! I've tried calling but like everyone else said, it's impossible to get through. I'm thinking of trying that assembly member tip someone mentioned. Has anyone actually had success with contacting their local representative's office? Also wondering if anyone knows if there's a specific timeframe they're supposed to process these applications by law?
@Astrid Bergström I contacted my assembly member s'office when I was dealing with a similar delay last year and it actually helped! They have a constituent services team that can reach out to EDD on your behalf. It took about a week after I contacted them before things started moving. As for timeframes, I think they re'supposed to process within 14 days but with all the backlogs that s'not really happening. Definitely worth trying the assembly member route - just go to their website and look for constituent "services or" help "with state agencies. Good" luck! 🤞
I'm dealing with a similar situation - it's been almost 5 weeks since I submitted my PFL application and absolutely nothing is showing up in my online account. The anxiety is real when you're depending on those benefits to cover basic expenses! 😰 I've tried the calling marathon like everyone else with zero success. The automated system just loops you around in circles. I'm definitely going to try that assembly member suggestion - seems like that might be our best bet right now. One thing I noticed is that when I log into my EDD account, there's literally no trace that I even submitted an application. It's like it disappeared into the void. Has anyone else experienced this complete lack of any record? Starting to wonder if something went wrong during submission but there's no way to verify without talking to an actual human being. This whole system is such a nightmare when you actually need help. Praying we all get our situations resolved soon! 🙏
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Congrats on getting it resolved! I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now - applied for baby bonding PFL on 2/10 and still showing "claim received" status with no payments. My estimated payment date was supposed to be last Tuesday but nothing came through. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like the system has been a mess this year with delays and processing issues. I'm going to try calling again this week, but if that doesn't work I might have to use that Claimyr service too. It's so stressful when you're counting on this income and have a newborn to take care of. Thanks for sharing your experience - at least now I know I'm not alone in this!
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•@Freya Collins You re'definitely not alone! I went through the exact same thing and it s'incredibly stressful when you re'already dealing with a newborn. The waiting and not knowing is the worst part. Based on everyone s'experiences here, it seems like there s'been a real system issue this year with baby bonding claims getting stuck in processing limbo. If calling doesn t'work out, that Claimyr service really did save me weeks of frustration. Hang in there - you ll'get your backpay once it s'resolved! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
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Lim Wong
I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Applied for baby bonding PFL on February 15th and my account still just shows "claim received" with no updates. My estimated payment date was March 5th and nothing came through. Called the EDD number about 6 times but keep getting the "too many callers" message and disconnected. It's really frustrating because we planned our budget around having this income and now we're scrambling to cover expenses with our newborn. Reading all these responses makes me feel a bit better knowing it's not just me, but also worried that I might be looking at weeks more of waiting. Think I'm going to try that Claimyr service if I can't get through by phone this week. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it helps to know others have eventually gotten it resolved even if it took way longer than it should have.
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