EDD Maternity Leave Mess-Up: Claimed PFL Before Disability, Need to Switch. Help!

Ugh, that sucks! The EDD system can be such a pain to navigate. I had a similar issue last year, but with unemployment instead of maternity leave. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes talking to a real person is the only way to sort these things out.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Ok, here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down dates, times, and details of all your attempts to contact EDD. 2. Send a written request (email or certified mail) to EDD explaining the situation and asking for the order to be corrected. 3. If you can get through on the phone, ask to speak with a supervisor. They often have more authority to make changes. 4. Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They sometimes have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. 5. Be persistent! Don't give up if you get a 'no' at first. Keep pushing until you get it resolved. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't let bureaucracy stop you from getting what you deserve. Good luck!

have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds archaic, but sometimes it works when nothing else does lol

oof maternity leave struggles. i feel you, mama. the system is so broken 😤

Wait, you can get disability AND PFL? I thought it was one or the other. Can someone explain how this works?

Have you tried reaching out to your HR department? Sometimes they can help navigate these things or even intervene on your behalf.

idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue with unemployment benefits. I ended up filing an appeal and eventually got it sorted. Took forever tho 😩

This is why we need a complete overhaul of the system. It's ridiculous that new parents have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic support. 😤