when i had my last baby i tried calling edd for DAYS with no answer then found out from my sister that u can actually go to the edd office in person!!! the one by me lets u make appointments online now and they can look up ur claim right there. just an idea if ur still having problems

Hey there! I'm going through this exact same situation right now - 37 weeks pregnant and just mailed my DE2501 form yesterday. Reading through all these responses is making me feel so much better about the timing! One thing I wanted to add that helped me prepare: I created a simple checklist on my phone to track everything. I'm checking my UI Online account every morning, and I also took photos of all my paperwork before mailing just in case I need to resubmit. Also, my OB mentioned that if I go into labor before the claim is processed, I should call the hospital's patient advocate - they apparently have contacts at EDD who can help expedite urgent cases. Not sure if that's true everywhere, but might be worth asking about! Sending you good vibes for a smooth process and safe delivery! The fact that you got your paperwork in at 39 weeks shows you're more on top of things than you think! 💪

when i had my baby last year i waited 8 WEEKS for my pfl payment!! i called literally 30+ times. finally i contacted my state assembly members office and they have special liasons who work with edd. they fixed my claim in 3 days after i suffered for 2 months. google your local assembly member and email their office explaining your situation

Just checking back - any success with reaching EDD? The transition flag issue is something I've seen frequently cause delays. If you've tried all the phone methods without success, I'd recommend: 1. The assembly member contact suggestion above - excellent advice 2. Try the alternate PFL customer service number: 1-833-978-2511 (sometimes has different staffing/wait times) 3. If your employer has an HR benefits coordinator, they may have direct contact channels with EDD One more note: make sure you're continuing to certify for your PFL benefits every two weeks even while waiting for the initial approval. Many claimants don't realize you still need to certify during the pending period.

Has anyone successfully canceled online? I've heard mixed things about whether that's even possible.

I actually just went through this process last week! Here's what worked for me: I called the main number at 8:00 AM sharp and got through in about 20 minutes. The rep was actually really helpful once I explained my situation. They asked for my claim number, SSN, and reason for canceling. The whole call took maybe 10 minutes once connected. They said it would take 3-5 business days to process and I got a confirmation email 2 days later. Pro tip: have a pen and paper ready to write down the confirmation number they give you - you'll want that for your records!

FYI for everyone: EDD has been updating their systems lately. Might explain some of the weirdness with calls and stuff. They posted about it on their Twitter last week.

Thanks for sharing this! I've been worried about the same thing - accidentally submitted multiple callback requests last month and was paranoid about security. Good to know 888-506-3112 is legit. The EDD process is stressful enough without having to worry about whether the calls are even real! 😅