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GalaxyGlider
my sister just went thru this... her doctor submitted everything wrong and she had no idea until she called! turned out the doctor put the wrong date on the form and that caused the whole thing to get stuck in processing. def call and check, there could be something small holding it up
Paolo Rizzo
•Oh no, that's a good point. My doctor seemed to know what she was doing, but maybe there was an error I didn't catch. I'll definitely call and ask them to check.
Amina Sy
Just checking back - were you able to contact EDD? What did they say about your PFL transition?
Paolo Rizzo
•Yes! I finally got through today using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out they DID receive my paperwork but there was a discrepancy between my baby's DOB on the form and what they had in their system (typo on their end). The agent fixed it right away and said I should see payment within 3 business days. They're also doing retroactive payment for the weeks I missed. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
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This thread is such a lifesaver! I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant and already dreading dealing with the EDD transition from SDI to PFL based on all the horror stories I've heard. Reading through everyone's experiences here has given me a game plan - I'm definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service and try the early morning calling strategy if I run into the same missing link issue. It's so frustrating that this is such a widespread problem that EDD hasn't bothered to fix. Thank you Dmitry for sharing your whole journey and everyone else for the helpful tips. Hopefully by the time I need this, they'll have gotten their act together, but at least now I know what to do if not!
Isaiah Cross
•That's smart to plan ahead! I wish I had known about all these potential issues before I hit the transition period. One more tip - make sure to take screenshots of your EDD account pages throughout your SDI claim, especially near the end. That way if the PFL link doesn't appear, you'll have documentation to show the EDD rep exactly what you're seeing (or not seeing). It helped speed up my call when I could describe exactly what was missing. Best of luck with your pregnancy and hopefully you'll have a smoother experience than the rest of us!
This whole thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - I'm on week 4 of SDI and already panicking about the transition to PFL after reading so many stories about gaps in benefits. It's reassuring to know that there are solutions like Claimyr when the EDD phone system fails (which seems to be constantly). I'm definitely going to save all these tips and check my account regularly as I get closer to my SDI end date. It's honestly shameful that EDD's system is so broken that new parents have to rely on third-party services just to access their own benefits. Dmitry, I'm so glad you got it sorted out and thanks for updating us with the solution! This thread should be pinned somewhere for other parents to find.
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Hey OP, how long has it been since you applied? Sometimes it can take a few weeks to process, especially if there's a backlog.
It's been about 3 weeks now. I know they say it can take time, but the lack of communication is what's really getting to me.
Ah gotcha. Yeah, 3 weeks with no word is frustrating. Def try calling if you can.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Applied 2 weeks ago for PFL and radio silence from EDD. No emails, no updates in my online account - nothing. It's so stressful when you're depending on that money. I've been reading through all these comments and it sounds like calling early in the morning might be the way to go. Also thinking about reaching out to my assembly member's office like @Mateo Gonzalez suggested. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least I know I'm not alone in this mess! 😤
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Update: I submitted my DE1378N form last week and just got confirmation that they received it! Now I'm nervously waiting for approval. The agent I spoke with said it should process within 2-3 weeks, which would put me right at the end of this quarter. Cutting it super close but hopefully it works out! Thanks everyone for all your advice - I would have been completely lost without it. Will update again when I hear back about approval!
Raúl Mora
•Fingers crossed for you! Make sure to follow up if you don't hear back in exactly 2 weeks. The EDD isn't great about proactive communication. And start gathering your medical documentation now - you'll need your doctor to fill out forms confirming your pregnancy and due date when you actually file for benefits later on.
Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who went through this process recently! I'm a freelance photographer and enrolled in Elective Coverage when I was about 10 weeks pregnant. One thing I wish I had known earlier is that your benefit amount is calculated based on your REPORTED income, not what you actually earned. So if you're conservative with your income estimate (like I was), your benefits will be lower even if your actual business income ends up being higher. Also, keep really good records of all your business expenses and income from the moment you enroll. When you file your actual disability claim, having organized financial records makes the process SO much smoother. I used a simple spreadsheet to track everything monthly and it saved me hours of scrambling later. Good luck with everything - the timeline is tight but definitely doable if you move quickly! And congratulations on your little one on the way! 💕
Emily Sanjay
my first PFL payment took 9 days to arrive after i applied. no waiting period but they're slow processing! the amount was same as my disability checks
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Noah huntAce420
I just went through this exact transition in February! Filed my PFL application the day after my disability ended and got my first payment 6 days later - so definitely watch for it early next week like Sebastian mentioned. Your $1,250/week should stay exactly the same since they use identical calculation methods now. The key is making sure you filed the DE2501F form (not just continuing to certify for disability) and that all your doctor's paperwork was completed correctly. One thing that helped me was checking my EDD Online account daily to make sure the claim status actually switched from "Disability" to "Paid Family Leave." If it still shows disability after a few days, that could indicate a processing issue. Also keep all your confirmation numbers and screenshots - if there are any delays, having that documentation makes it much easier when you call EDD. Congrats on your new baby and good luck!
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