Regarding your question about starting disability on January 8th with a February 5th due date - yes, that timing works fine. The pregnancy disability benefit allows you to start up to 4 weeks before your estimated delivery date if you and your doctor agree you should stop working. Since Jan 8th is about 4 weeks before your due date, that falls within the standard guideline. You'll just need your doctor to complete their portion of the certification confirming your pregnancy disability start date. They'll need to provide medical justification for your leave starting at that time, but this is routine for pre-delivery disability claims. Remember the process: 1. Apply for SDI around Dec 29th (for Jan 8th start) 2. Serve your 7-day waiting period (typically the first week of your leave) 3. Receive disability benefits until recovery from childbirth (6-8 weeks post-delivery) 4. Transition to PFL baby bonding (up to 8 weeks) With careful documentation of both jobs and timely submission of your forms, the process should go smoothly.

I went through this exact situation last year with two part-time jobs! A few additional tips that helped me: 1. Keep copies of your most recent paystubs from BOTH jobs when you apply - EDD sometimes asks for additional wage verification 2. Make sure both employers know you're filing for disability benefits. Some employers have specific procedures for handling leave requests alongside EDD claims 3. Consider asking your HR departments at both jobs about any additional company benefits that might supplement your EDD payments The multiple employer thing isn't as complicated as it seems once you get started. Just be extra careful when filling out the employer information section - double-check addresses and contact info since any errors can delay processing. Good luck with your pregnancy and the application process! The stress of figuring it all out is definitely the worst part, but once you get the ball rolling it's much more manageable.

Has anyone else noticed that these issues seem to happen more at the end of the fiscal year? I wonder if it's related to budget stuff on their end.

Same boat here! Been waiting 3 weeks now for my timesheet to process. What's really frustrating is that they don't give you any timeline or status updates - just radio silence. I've started keeping a spreadsheet tracking all my submissions and follow-ups because honestly, at this point I don't trust their system to keep track of anything properly. Really hoping this gets sorted out soon because bills don't wait for bureaucracy! 😤

Final update: Success! The psychiatrist completed both the EDD supplemental certification and my employer's continuous leave form. He documented that my condition has been ongoing since the original certification expired. HR has confirmed my job protection stays intact with no need to use PTO. Now just waiting on EDD to process the payment for those gap weeks. Thank you everyone for your help!

This is such valuable information for other new parents dealing with similar situations! I'm currently 7 months pregnant and this thread is making me realize I should proactively discuss potential documentation gaps with my OB before my maternity leave starts. It sounds like having a backup plan for continuous certification is really important, especially with how backed up mental health providers can get. Does anyone know if there are specific questions I should ask my doctor now to avoid these kinds of gaps later?

Guys, I just got off the phone with an EDD rep (after waiting on hold for 3 hours 💀). They said there's been a glitch in the system affecting some DE2504REJ forms. If you filed one recently, you might want to call and check on its status.

Hang in there @Sophia! 🫂 I went through the exact same confusion last year. The DE2504REJ is actually for rejecting work offers while on unemployment - totally different from what you need for regular benefit payments. Here's what saved my sanity: create a little cheat sheet with all the form numbers and what they're for. DE 4581 (like @Aiden mentioned) is your bread and butter - that's your bi-weekly certification. Keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit, and don't be afraid to call multiple times if you get conflicting info from different reps. The system is definitely broken, but you'll get through this! 💪

Hey OP, just checking in. Any luck with unlocking your account? Keep us posted!

I went through this exact same situation last month! Here's what finally worked for me: I called the EDD technical support line (not the regular claims line) at 1-800-300-5616. They have a separate department that handles account lockouts and password resets. When you get through, ask specifically for the "UI Online technical support team." They were able to reset my security questions after verifying my SSN, date of birth, and some details from my claim. It took about 45 minutes on the phone but they got me back in. Also, make sure you have your EDD customer account number ready - it's on any mail they've sent you. Good luck! 🍀