Messed up SDI and PFL order for maternity leave - how to fix?

Ugh, that sucks! I've heard the order matters a lot. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes talking to a real person can help sort these things out faster.

I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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

I went through something similar last year. Here's what worked for me: • Call the EDD office first thing in the morning • Explain that you made a mistake in the order of filing • Ask if they can pause your PFL claim • Request to file a retroactive SDI claim • Be super nice and patient (the staff deal with angry people all day) It took a few calls, but I eventually got it sorted. Good luck!

the system is so broken smh. why do they make it so complicated for new parents? 🤦‍♀️

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

Congrats on the baby! 🎉👶 Sorry you're dealing with this mess tho. The whole process is a nightmare.

idk if this helps, but there's a form you can fill out to request a claim adjustment. might be worth a shot while you're trying to get through on the phone.

I had a similar mix-up with my SDI/PFL timing when my daughter was born. What saved me was being super organized when I finally got through to someone. I made a timeline of exactly when I gave birth, when I filed each claim, and what I was trying to accomplish. Having all that info ready made the conversation go much smoother. Also, don't be afraid to ask to speak to a supervisor if the first person you talk to can't help - sometimes they have more authority to make adjustments. The whole system is definitely confusing, especially when you're dealing with a newborn! Hang in there! 💪

I went through this exact same situation! The key is to call and explain that you need to "reverse the order" of your claims. When I called, the rep told me they could put my PFL claim on hold and then process a retroactive SDI claim for the period right after birth. It took about 2-3 weeks to get sorted, but they did backpay everything correctly. Make sure you have your due date/birth date ready when you call - they'll need those dates to calculate the correct benefit periods. The whole thing was stressful but totally fixable!