Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just go back to paper checks. At least then we'd know exactly when it was mailed out 🤷‍♂️

I went through this exact same thing last month! Turned out my bank had flagged the EDD deposit as suspicious and put a hold on it without telling me. I only found out when I called the bank directly. Might be worth giving your bank a call to see if there's a hold or if they rejected the deposit for some reason. Also, make sure your account is still active and in good standing - sometimes banks will reject deposits if there are any issues with the account status.

Update: I called my local EDD office and they DO have a drop box! I'm going to make copies of everything tomorrow and drop it off. The person I spoke with also suggested sending a duplicate copy by certified mail as backup just in case (apparently they've been having staffing issues). I also spoke with my doctor directly about electronic filing and she said their office is actually transitioning to a new system next month that will support it, but it's too late for my claim. At least that's progress for future moms! Thank you all for the advice. This has been so stressful on top of being super pregnant, but I feel much more confident now about what to do.

That's such a smart strategy doing both drop-off AND certified mail! I'm 28 weeks pregnant and already stressing about this whole process. Your doctor's office upgrading their system next month gives me hope that maybe mine will too by the time I need to file. Quick question - when you called the EDD office, did you have to go through that nightmare phone system everyone talks about, or do individual offices have direct numbers? I've been dreading having to call them but it sounds like you actually got through to someone helpful! Wishing you the best with your claim processing and congrats on your upcoming arrival! 💕

Update: I called EDD (finally got through!) and they said they'll cancel the online claim. They're sending me a new debit card too. Thanks for all the advice, everyone!

That's awesome that you got through so quickly with Claimyr! I've been struggling to reach EDD for weeks about my own PFL claim. Just to add to the great advice already given - when you mail in your paper form, I'd suggest also taking photos of every page before sending it. I learned this tip from a coworker who had her forms "lost" twice by EDD. Having digital copies saved her when she had to prove what she originally submitted. Also, if your doctor's office is slow with paperwork, don't be afraid to follow up with them - sometimes they forget about these forms sitting on their desk!

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to figure out these forms for days. Let me know if you find any good resources!

Hey everyone! I just went through this nightmare myself last month. One thing that really helped me was breaking it down into smaller chunks instead of trying to tackle everything at once. I'd recommend starting with just one section per day - it's less overwhelming that way. Also, if you're dealing with paid family leave specifically, make sure you have your doctor's documentation ready before you even start filling anything out. The medical certification forms are usually the trickiest part! Feel free to DM me if you get stuck on any specific sections - happy to help a fellow EDD survivor 😅

btw dont forget u get 8 weeks of bonding time! alot of ppl think its just 6 weeks but its 8 weeks for 2025 claims. my sister thought she only got 6 and missed out on 2 extra weeks of paid time!

Just wanted to add my experience from last month - I applied exactly 5 days before my disability ended (online through SDI) and it worked perfectly! No payment gap at all. One tip that really helped me: when filling out the PFL application, make sure you upload a clear photo of your baby's birth certificate right away. I've seen people get delayed because they waited for EDD to request it later. Also, keep checking your claim status daily after applying - if there are any issues, you'll see them there first before getting any mail notifications. The peace of mind of having continuous payments with a newborn is so worth getting the timing right!