idk if this helps but i had a similar issue last year. ended up having to go to the edd office in person to get it sorted. took forever but at least i got it fixed

Hey @Ayla Kumar, I just went through this exact same thing last month! Since your date is off by 2 weeks, you definitely want to get that corrected ASAP. I'd recommend trying multiple approaches at once - call the number that @Isaiah Sanders provided, AND submit a message through UI Online explaining the error. In my experience, sometimes the online message gets a faster response than the phone calls. Make sure to include your claim number and be very specific about what the correct date should be. Also keep screenshots of everything you submit. The good news is that as long as you're being proactive about fixing it, they're usually pretty understanding about honest mistakes. Don't stress too much, you got this! 💪

If there's no certification prompt, you're good! Some pregnancy claims require it and others don't, depending on various factors. As long as your account shows 'claim received' with no action items, you're just in the waiting period now.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my pregnancy disability claim in early December and the waiting is so stressful when you're trying to budget for the holidays and upcoming baby expenses. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like the holiday delays are pretty common. One thing that's been helpful for me is setting up text alerts through the EDD website so I get notified immediately when there's any status change on my claim. At least then I don't have to keep logging in to check manually every day. The waiting game is the worst part of this whole process! Hope your payment comes through soon - keeping my fingers crossed for both of us that it's sooner rather than later! 🤞

Update from OP? Did any of these solutions work for you? I'm always curious about which fix actually solves these EDD card issues since they're so common with baby bonding payments.

This is such a common issue that it's really frustrating EDD and Bank of America don't make the activation process clearer! I went through something similar with my disability payments last year. What worked for me was a combination of things - completing the hidden identity verification step (like @Ezra Collins mentioned), setting up the separate ATM PIN, AND waiting the full 48 hours. One thing I'd add is to screenshot everything in your app showing the available balance and any error messages you get. If you end up having to call customer service multiple times, having that documentation helps prove the issue isn't on your end. Also, once you do get access, consider setting up automatic transfers to your regular bank account for future payments so you don't have to deal with this again. So glad you got it sorted out!

Hear me out: what if we all agreed to call at the exact same time? We could crash their system and force them to upgrade 🤯

I feel your pain! I've been in the exact same situation. What finally worked for me was calling right at 8:00 AM sharp when they open - I literally had my phone ready to dial at 7:59 AM. Also, try using the automated callback feature if they have it available, so you don't have to sit on hold for hours. Another tip: if you have any documentation issues, try uploading everything through their online portal first before calling - it can speed up the process once you do get through. Don't give up, you've got this! 💪

So glad you got this sorted out! I'm actually in a similar boat - planning to use only part of my PFL for baby bonding now and save the rest for later. Your post made me double-check my dates and I realized I almost made the same mistake. Thanks for sharing the Claimyr tip too - definitely bookmarking that for future reference. The whole EDD phone system is such a nightmare, it's good to know there are workarounds that actually work!

This whole thread is so reassuring! I'm expecting my first baby in a couple months and have been trying to figure out the best way to split my PFL time. My plan was to take 4 weeks initially and save the other 4 weeks for when my partner goes back to work, but I've been super anxious about messing up the paperwork. Reading about everyone's experiences (especially the success stories!) makes me feel more confident. Definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service just in case I run into phone issues. Thanks everyone for sharing your real-world experiences - way more helpful than trying to decipher the EDD website!