EDD Nightmare: Accidental PFL/SDI overlap, need advice on repayment and new claim submission
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my PFL and SDI benefits. I accidentally got paid for PFL during the same time I was receiving SDI after my C-section and hernia surgery. Now I need to repay the PFL and submit a new claim. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to handle repayment and resubmission? I'm thinking about emailing EDD but not sure what to say. Help a girl out!
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Hunter Edmunds
Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess! I had a similar issue last year. Here's what I did: 1. Call EDD asap and explain the situation 2. Ask for a repayment plan if you can't pay it all at once 3. Get everything in writing 4. Keep detailed records of all communication 5. Be patient (easier said than done, I know) Good luck! The bureaucracy is a nightmare, but you'll get through it.
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Ella Lewis
•This is solid advice. I'd add: make sure to follow up regularly. Sometimes things fall through the cracks at EDD.
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Andrew Pinnock
•Calling EDD? lol good luck with that. I've been trying for weeks and can't get through 🙄
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Hunter Edmunds
•Yeah, calling can be a pain. I found a workaround tho. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the menu, waits on hold, and connects you when an agent picks up. Costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Brianna Schmidt
•$20 to make a phone call? Sounds like a scam to me 🤔
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Hunter Edmunds
•Nah, it's legit. I was skeptical too but it actually works. Saved me from pulling my hair out lol
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Alexis Renard
omg this happened to me last month! its such a headache. i ended up faxing them (yes, faxing in 2025 🙄) a letter explaining everything. took forever but they finally sorted it out. hang in there!
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Camila Jordan
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help cut through the red tape with EDD. Worth a shot!
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Jade O'Malley
•I hadn't thought of that! Great idea, thanks!
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Tyler Lefleur
•This! My assemblyman's office was a game-changer when I had EDD issues. Definitely give it a try, OP.
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Madeline Blaze
edd is the worst. i swear they make these systems complicated on purpose 🤬 good luck dealing with those clowns
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Max Knight
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something
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Emma Swift
Here's a crazy idea: what if you don't tell them and just keep the money? 😈 jk jk don't do that lol
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Isabella Tucker
•Bruh 💀 EDD will come for that money eventually. Trust me, you don't want that headache
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Jade O'Malley
•Haha tempting but no way! I'd rather deal with it now than have it blow up later 😅
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Jayden Hill
I work in HR and deal with this stuff all the time. Here's a template email you can use: Subject: Clarification and Resolution Request for PFL/SDI Overlap Dear EDD Representative, I'm writing about an issue with my PFL claim, which was mistakenly processed during my SDI benefit period. I need to: 1. Repay the incorrect PFL payment 2. Submit a new PFL claim Please advise on the repayment process and how to correctly file my new claim. Thank you for your assistance. [Your Name] [Contact Info] Hope this helps!
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Jade O'Malley
•This is perfect, thank you so much! 🙏
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LordCommander
•MVP right here 👆 Saving this for future reference!
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Lucy Lam
anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the benefits system? this stuff is way too complicated for people dealing with health issues and new babies 😫
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Aidan Hudson
•For real. It's 2025 and we're still dealing with this archaic system. Smh
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Zoe Wang
•Seriously! Other countries have it figured out, why can't we?
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Connor Richards
Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, email, letter. You never know when you'll need to prove you've been trying to resolve this. CYA all the way!
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Grace Durand
Oof, sorry you're dealing with this. Bureaucracy + postpartum recovery is a nasty combo. Sending good vibes your way! ❤️
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Jade O'Malley
•Thank you! It's definitely not fun juggling all this with a newborn 😅
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Steven Adams
have u tried the edd website? sometimes u can sort this stuff out online without dealing with phone calls
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Alice Fleming
•LOL good one. That website is where hopes and dreams go to die 💀
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Steven Adams
•oof yeah ur right. forgot how trash it is 😂
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