Moving to another state during pregnancy disability leave - will this affect my EDD benefits?

u can still get ur ca benefits even if u move. just update ur address with edd. my cousin moved to oregon during her leave last year and still got all her payments. the important thing is that u worked in ca and paid into the system here

Oh thank goodness, that's such a relief to hear! Did she have any issues with the transition from disability to PFL after moving?

You absolutely can receive CA SDI Disability and PFL benefits while living in another state. The eligibility is based on where you WORKED and paid into the system, not where you currently live. Make sure you:\n\n1. Update your mailing address with EDD immediately after moving\n2. Change your direct deposit information if you're switching banks\n3. Continue to complete all certifications on time\n\nFor the transition from pregnancy disability to baby bonding PFL, you'll still need to file the PFL claim when your disability ends. That transition process is the same regardless of where you live. The only thing that changes is where they send your documents and payments.\n\nI've helped dozens of clients through this exact situation!

Thank you SO MUCH for this detailed information! This makes me feel way better. I was panicking thinking we'd lose thousands of dollars in benefits just because of the move. I'll definitely update my address right away once we move.

I moved from California to Texas during my pregnancy disability leave last year and it was a NIGHTMARE. EDD kept sending my paperwork to my old address even though I updated it online THREE TIMES. Then they suspended my claim because I \

Omg that sounds awful! I'm so sorry that happened to you. Did you eventually get your missed payments? I'm definitely worried about mail getting lost during our move.

Yes, I eventually got the money but it took FOREVER. I spent literally 3 weeks calling EDD every single day, sometimes 15-20 times per day, and could never get through. Always busy signals or it would hang up after being on hold for an hour. I was 8 months pregnant dealing with this stress!

Have you tried Claimyr? It's this service that connects you with an EDD agent usually within an hour instead of spending days trying to get through. It saved me so much stress during my maternity leave when I had payment issues. I was skeptical at first but their video demo convinced me: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. Their website is claimyr.com - seriously worth it when you're desperate to talk to an actual person at EDD.

I wish I knew about this when I was dealing with my claim issues!! I'll definitely keep this in mind if I ever have EDD problems again. Thanks!

Random question but does Nevada have any state leave benefits? I don't think they do. California's system is so much better than most states. You're lucky you qualified before moving!

Nevada does NOT have state disability or paid family leave. Only California, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, and Colorado have comprehensive paid leave programs. Hawaii and Puerto Rico have disability-only programs.\n\nOne important clarification for the original poster: While you can receive your California benefits after moving, when you return to work, you'll fall under Nevada's unemployment system if needed in the future. And if you have another child while working in Nevada, you wouldn't qualify for California's paid leave programs for that pregnancy.

Thanks for this info! We actually might move back to CA in a couple years - my husband's position might be temporary. But good to know about the differences between states. I had no idea CA was one of so few with these benefits!

I totally forgot to update my address when I moved during my mat leave and my EDD debit card got sent to my old address lol. Had to have my old roommate forward it. Make sure you update EVERYTHING!!!!

Ooof that's exactly the kind of thing I would do! Thanks for the reminder - I'll make a checklist of all the places I need to update my address.

Just to address the technical details of your situation:\n\n1. Moving states does NOT disqualify you from receiving California SDI or PFL benefits\n2. Your eligibility is based on your base period wages in California\n3. You must notify EDD of your address change within 7 days per their requirements\n4. For your transition from pregnancy disability to PFL baby bonding, you'll need to file form DE2501FP after birth\n5. You'll still be eligible for the full 8 weeks of PFL baby bonding even after moving\n\nOne important note - make sure your healthcare provider completes all required medical certifications before you move if possible. Getting these forms completed out of state can sometimes be more complicated if your new provider isn't familiar with California's system.

Thank you for these specific details! I'll talk to my doctor about completing any needed forms before we move. I didn't even think about that potential complication.