Do I need to manually start my EDD PFL maternity claim after submitting papers with existing UI claim?

they dont auto switch it, u need to call them and tell them to close the UI claim and open the disability one. my sister had same issue

The previous response isn't entirely accurate. Your Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) claim through SDI is completely separate from your UI claim. You don't need to close the UI claim first. When EDD processes your DE2501 form, they'll establish a new SDI claim for your pregnancy/childbirth disability period. However, I would recommend logging into your EDD account in a few days to verify they received your paperwork and that the claim shows as pending. Sometimes paperwork gets lost or delayed. Once your SDI claim is established, you'll need to certify for those benefits (unlike UI which you didn't certify for). After your pregnancy disability period ends (usually 6-8 weeks after delivery depending on delivery type), you'll need to file a separate Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim for baby bonding using a DE2508 form if you want those additional 8 weeks of benefits.

I went thru this last year and it was a nightmare!!! My doctor submitted my maternity paperwork but EDD kept saying they never got it and my ui claim was still active and they wanted me to certify for UI even tho I wasnt working bc of being pregnant! I had to send the disability paperwork THREE TIMES before they finally processed it right. Make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING.

They said it was "processing error" whatever that means lol. Basically they had my forms but someone didnt enter them in the system right. I ended up getting backpay for everything but it took 2 months after my baby was born and I was freaking OUT about bills.

I had a similar situation last year. Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Wait about 5-7 business days after sending your DE2501 for them to process it 2. Log into your EDD account and check if a new SDI claim appears 3. If nothing shows up after 7 days, you MUST call them Having an existing UI claim shouldn't affect your maternity benefits, as they're different programs (SDI vs UI). The system should automatically recognize that you're eligible for pregnancy disability once your doctor certifies your condition. After delivery, you'll need to transition from disability to baby bonding (PFL). That's when you'll file a separate DE2508 form. Your doctor will need to certify when you're no longer disabled from pregnancy/childbirth before you can start PFL. Important: Make sure all dates align properly. If there's any gap between your disability end date and PFL start date, you could lose benefits for those days.

Does anyone know how long after submiting maternity paperwork until you get paid? My friend said she got her first payment like 2 weeks after filing but that seems fast??

The EDD system is SO confusing with all these different benefit types! I made the mistake of thinking my maternity leave would automatically transition to baby bonding and ended up with a 3-week gap in benefits. What I learned: pregnancy disability (SDI) and baby bonding (PFL) are COMPLETELY separate claims, even though they're both through EDD. For your situation, having an inactive UI claim shouldn't cause problems as long as you're not certifying for UI while on disability. The key things to remember: 1. Track your claim status online religiously 2. Call if nothing shows up within a week 3. Know your exact disability end date (get it from your doctor) 4. File your baby bonding claim BEFORE your disability claim ends 5. SAVE EVERY PIECE OF PAPER they send you And yes, unfortunately, you might need to call them. Their online system is better than it used to be but still can't handle certain situations like yours.

my hr lady told me u can get more weeks if u have csection jsut fyi