Filed PFL instead of SDI after C-section - How to cancel and refile with EDD?
I messed up and filed for paid family leave instead of disability after my C-section. My doctor's office told me I did it wrong. Has anyone had to cancel a claim and refile? What's the process like? I'm worried about how long this might take to fix.
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Mateo Sanchez
Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the EDD office ASAP 2. Explain the situation and ask to cancel your current claim 3. Request info on filing for disability 4. Get confirmation of cancellation in writing 5. File new disability claim right away It took me about 2 weeks to sort everything out, but it was worth it. Good luck!
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Aisha Mahmood
•This is great advice! I wish I had known this when I had my baby. The system is so confusing 😫
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Ethan Clark
•2 weeks?! That's actually not bad. I've been waiting 6 weeks just to get someone on the phone 🙄
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Mateo Sanchez
•Yeah, I got lucky I guess. But I was calling non-stop every day. It was exhausting 😅
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AstroAce
congrats on the new baby! sorry your dealing with this mess tho. the edd website is a nightmare to navigate. i swear they make it confusing on purpose 🤔
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Yuki Kobayashi
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
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Carmen Vega
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Andre Rousseau
•20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep
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Yuki Kobayashi
•I was skeptical too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Zoe Stavros
pro tip: document EVERYTHING. keep a log of who you talk to, when, and what they say. the edd is notorious for giving conflicting info 🤡
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Jamal Harris
•This! 💯 I learned the hard way. Always get names and ID numbers if possible
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GalaxyGlider
have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember? sometimes they can help expedite things with edd. worth a shot!
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Mei Wong
oof, been there done that. its a total nightmare. hang in there mama, youll get it sorted eventually. just keep pushing!
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Nia Wilson
•Thanks for the encouragement! It's so frustrating dealing with this when I should be focusing on my baby 😞
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Mei Wong
•I know right?! The system is broken af. But you got this! 💪
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Liam Sullivan
Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic support after having a baby? The whole system needs an overhaul tbh
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Amara Okafor
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they want to make it as difficult as possible
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Giovanni Colombo
•for real. other countries have it so much better. we're supposed to be a first world country smh
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Chris Elmeda
Oh no, I feel your pain! I made the exact same mistake after my delivery. The good news is it's totally fixable, just annoying to deal with. Here's what worked for me: Call the PFL line first thing in the morning (8am sharp) - they're usually less busy then. Tell them you need to withdraw your claim due to filing error. They'll give you a confirmation number - write it down! Then immediately call the SDI line and explain the situation. The whole process took me about 3 weeks total, but I didn't lose any benefits. Just make sure you have all your medical documentation ready when you refile. Your doctor should have given you the right forms for disability, not family leave. Hang in there mama, you'll get through this! ❤️
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