I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My payment was supposedly processed 6 days ago and I'm checking the mailbox like 3 times a day 📬 The stress is real when you need that money ASAP. I've been reading that some people have had success with the USPS Informed Delivery service - it shows you what mail is coming that day. Might help ease some of the anxiety of not knowing if today's the day. Also saw someone mention that if it goes past 10 business days, you can request a payment inquiry or even ask for a replacement check. Fingers crossed both our checks show up soon! 🤞

I'm in the exact same situation right now! My payment status changed to "issued" 5 days ago but still nothing in my mailbox. The daily mail check has become part of my routine at this point 😩 I called the EDD number yesterday and after 2 hours on hold, the rep told me to wait 10 business days from the issue date before they can do anything. She also mentioned that mail delays have been worse lately due to staffing issues at USPS. I'm trying to stay patient but it's hard when you're budgeting around that money. Definitely going to try that Informed Delivery thing someone mentioned - sounds like it could save some anxiety!

Seriously tho, has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I'm thinking of reaching out to mine to see if they can help speed things up.

I'm in week 7 of waiting for my PDL approval and honestly starting to lose hope. It's so frustrating because I need this money to cover my expenses while I'm out on leave. The stress of waiting is almost worse than the original reason I needed the leave! Has anyone had success getting through to someone who could actually help expedite the process? I've tried the regular phone lines but like others mentioned, it's nearly impossible to get through. Might have to try that calling service someone mentioned earlier.

My sister had this exact thing happen with her last week of PFL not showing up. The EDD system is garbage for handling single weeks at the end of claims. She had to call like 20 times before getting through to a human who fixed it. Good luck!!

I'm so sorry you're going through this - PPD is incredibly difficult and the last thing you need is EDD stress on top of it. I went through a similar transition about 6 months ago. For your missing 8th week, definitely call first thing in the morning (8am sharp) - that's when I had the most luck getting through. The single week payments seem to get stuck in their system more often than the bi-weekly ones. Don't wait too long because there are time limits on when they can fix payment issues. Regarding the PPD disability claim - yes, it's a completely separate claim from PFL. Since you went straight from unemployment to PFL (no pregnancy disability), you will unfortunately have the one-week waiting period. But here's something that helped me: ask your psychiatrist if they can backdate the start date to the day after your PFL ends if you were already experiencing symptoms. This can help minimize any gap. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure your psychiatrist is very specific about your functional limitations in their certification. Don't just say "depression" - detail how it affects your ability to concentrate, make decisions, handle stress, etc. The more specific they are about work-related limitations, the smoother your approval will be. File online through SDI Online as soon as possible, and push your doctor to submit their portion quickly. My approval took about 2 weeks once everything was submitted properly. You've got this mama - focus on getting better, the financial stuff will work out! ❤️

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD.

I went through this exact same issue last month! What worked for me was logging into UI Online and looking for the "Report Issue" or "Contact EDD" section. There's usually a form where you can explain the date discrepancy and attach supporting documents like your separation notice or pay stubs. It took about 10 business days, but they eventually corrected my dates without me having to call. Worth trying before you spend hours on hold!

Good luck!!! It really was like night and day difference between dealing with EDD directly vs having the assembly rep involved. Hope you get it resolved quickly!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm a new parent who just started my baby bonding leave and was considering the Money Network card for convenience, but after reading all these horror stories I'm definitely switching to paper checks ASAP. Does anyone know approximately how long it takes for the DE 5800 form to be processed? I've only received one payment so far on the card, so I'm hoping I can switch before more payments come through. Also, @Juan Moreno - thank you for mentioning the CFPB option, I had no idea we could report these issues there!