EDD asking about work during school breaks for SDI claim after having a baby - what to expect?
I just had a baby and applied for disability. Now EDD is asking me to contact them about some questions they have about my work. They want me to discuss my school break periods and whether I would have been scheduled to work during the breaks if not for my disability. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I expect when I talk to them? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with a newborn and now this.
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Darcy Moore
Congrats on the baby! š I went through something similar last year. Here's what you need to prepare: ā¢ Write down all your school break periods ā¢ Note any work you were scheduled for during those times ā¢ Gather any documents that show your normal work schedule ā¢ Be ready to explain how your disability affected your ability to work When you talk to them, be clear and concise. They're just trying to determine if you would have been working during those periods if not for your disability. Good luck!
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Edward McBride
ā¢Thank you so much! This is really helpful. Do you remember how long the call took? I'm trying to plan around the baby's schedule.
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Darcy Moore
ā¢My call was about 30 minutes, but it can vary. Try to have someone watch the baby if possible. These calls can be unpredictable!
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Dana Doyle
ā¢make sure u have all ur docs ready before the call. they might ask for faxes or emails of proof. saved me a headache later
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Liam Duke
ugh, EDD is such a pain. i swear they make it complicated on purpose š
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Manny Lark
ā¢tell me about it! took me 3 months to get my claim sorted. hang in there OP!
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Rita Jacobs
ā¢Its not that bad if you have all your ducks in a row. Just be prepared
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Liam Duke
ā¢easy 4 u to say. some of us dont have time to jump thru all their hoops š¤·āāļø
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Khalid Howes
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Ben Cooper
ā¢sounds sketchy. is it legit?
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Khalid Howes
ā¢Totally legit! I was skeptical too, but it worked like a charm. Saved me from pulling my hair out on hold š
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Naila Gordon
ā¢20 bucks? highway robbery if u ask me š
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Khalid Howes
ā¢I get it, but honestly, it was worth every penny for me. Time is money, especially with a new baby!
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Cynthia Love
Quick question - are you on SDI or PFL? The rules can be slightly different.
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Darren Brooks
Been there, done that. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when you'll need to reference something. And don't be afraid to ask for clarification if you don't understand something. It's your money, after all!
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Edward McBride
ā¢That's great advice, thank you! I'll start a log right away.
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Rosie Harper
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous they make new parents jump thru all these hoops? š¤ the system is broken af
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Elliott luviBorBatman
ā¢Preach! š We need better support for families in this country.
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Demi Hall
ā¢its not that bad tbh. other countries have it way worse
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Rosie Harper
ā¢just cuz others have it worse doesn't mean we cant do better š¤·āāļø
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Mateusius Townsend
Hey OP, congrats on the little one! š¶ Quick question - are you a teacher or do you work in education? The school break thing makes me think you might be. If so, there are some specific rules that might apply to you.
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Edward McBride
ā¢Yes, I'm actually a part-time college instructor. Do you know what specific rules I should be aware of?
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Mateusius Townsend
ā¢Ah, gotcha. Yeah, for educators, they often look at whether you have "reasonable assurance" of returning to work after the break. If you do, you might not be eligible for benefits during scheduled breaks. But with your disability, it might be different. Def bring this up in your call!
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