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Thank you all SO MUCH for the helpful responses! I've got a doctor's appointment Friday and now I know to ask specifically for the partial SDI certification on the DE2501 form. Will also try Claimyr to speak with an EDD rep directly. I'm relieved to know there's actually a benefit available - my HR person made it sound like I just had to deal with the unpaid time off forever. I'll update once I get everything submitted!
Good luck with your appointment Friday! One more tip - if your doctor seems hesitant about the partial disability certification, you can mention that California specifically allows for "part-time work" while on SDI as long as your earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount. Some doctors worry they're committing fraud by certifying someone as disabled who's still working, but partial SDI is totally legitimate and designed exactly for situations like yours. Also, don't forget to ask about backdating your claim - you might be able to recover some of those unpaid hours from recent weeks if your doctor can certify that your condition required reduced hours during that period.
This is really great advice about mentioning the legitimacy of partial work while on SDI to doctors! I had no idea about potentially backdating the claim either - that could make such a huge difference financially. @Grace Johnson definitely ask about that backdating option when you talk to the EDD rep through Claimyr. Even getting a few weeks of back benefits could help with all those unpaid hours you ve'been dealing with. Fingers crossed everything works out smoothly!
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Hey OP, just a heads up - I had a similar issue last year and it turned out there was a system-wide update happening. It took about a week for everything to show up correctly. Might be worth waiting a few days before you panic. Good luck!
Oh no, this is so frustrating! 😤 I'm actually going through the exact same thing right now - submitted my PFL application last week and it's nowhere to be found on the website even though I have the confirmation number. It's like it vanished into thin air! I've been checking obsessively every day hoping it'll magically appear. At least I'm not the only one dealing with this mess. The EDD system really needs a major overhaul. Hope we both get this sorted out soon! 🤞
OMG yes! Finally someone else going through the exact same thing! 😭 I was starting to think I was losing my mind. It's so weird that we both have confirmation numbers but nothing shows up online. Maybe there really is some kind of system glitch happening right now? Have you tried calling yet? I'm dreading it but sounds like that might be our only option to figure out what's going on.
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Hate to say it, but sometimes you just gotta keep calling. I literally called 137 times in one day before I got through. It's exhausting but eventually it'll work.
137 times?! Bruh, that's insane. The system is so broken 🤡
Tell me about it. My finger was numb from hitting redial 😂
This is so frustrating but unfortunately pretty common with EDD right now. A few things that might help: try calling the 2511 number instead of the main line - sometimes it has shorter wait times. Also, if you have any documentation from when you first filed (confirmation numbers, emails, etc.), keep those handy when you do get through. The rep will need them to locate your "missing" claim. Sometimes claims get flagged for review and temporarily disappear from your online portal, but they're still in the system. Don't panic - your claim isn't actually gone, it's just not visible to you right now. Keep us updated on how it goes!
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Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you can catch em off guard lol
Been in a similar situation before! The wrong end date thing is actually pretty common - when you get through to someone, just explain it was an input error and have your correct dates ready. For the 4-day payment issue, that could be because they're only counting weekdays or there might be a waiting period applied. Ask them to show you exactly how they calculated it and if there are any penalties or waiting periods affecting your payment. Also, don't be afraid to ask for a supervisor if the first person can't help - sometimes you need someone with more system access to fix date issues.
Lola Perez
Hey OP, just curious - what's your reason for taking leave? Different reasons can have different rules and timeframes.
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Sophia Bennett
•I'm actually looking into it for future planning. My partner and I are thinking about starting a family soon, so I want to understand my options now.
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Lola Perez
•Oh nice! Congrats on the future plans 😊 For new parents, you typically get up to 8 weeks for pregnancy disability (if applicable) and then another 8 weeks for bonding. And your partner might be eligible for bonding time too!
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Emma Anderson
That's awesome that you're planning ahead! I did the same thing and it really helped when the time came. One thing I wish I had known earlier is that you need to have been paying into SDI for at least 5-10 months before you can claim benefits, so make sure you check your paystubs to see if SDI is being deducted. Also, if you're planning for maternity leave, look into whether your employer offers any additional benefits on top of PFL - some companies will top off your pay or let you use vacation time to make up the difference since PFL only covers about 60-70% of your wages. Good luck with your family planning journey! 🍀
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Lincoln Ramiro
•This is such great advice! I had no idea about the SDI payment requirement - definitely going to check my paystubs now. The employer benefits tip is really smart too. Did you find it easy to coordinate everything when you actually took your leave?
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Ravi Sharma
•Thanks @Emma Anderson for sharing all that detail! The SDI payment requirement is definitely something I need to look into. Quick question - do you know if there s'a way to check how long you ve'been paying into SDI online, or do you have to go through old paystubs? Also, when you coordinated with your employer, did you give them a heads up months in advance or wait until closer to when you actually needed the leave?
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