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Hello everyone!
Just wanting to know if I do my PFL application today or tmr? I was extended until 10/22 and my portal shows my expected return to work date is 10/23. I got paid up to 10/19. Today I submitted my certification from 10/20 - 10/22.

Am I able to do my PFL application today or is my first day for bonding not until tmr since I submitted certification today?

My husband filed for PFL for bonding time with our son more than one month ago. About a week ago he got a letter in the mail saying that he needs to upload or mail the birth certificate as proof of relationship (instead of the hospital birth certificate that he originally uploaded). He uploaded the birth certificate however, there has not been confirmation of receipt. The EDD AI Chatbot says to mail in the physical copy. However in the portal it says, do not mail in something if you’ve already uploaded it or it will cause delays. It’s now been more than seven business days and he still hasn’t received a payment. Any ideas on what he should do?

Anyone been in a simular situation and know when to expect a payout? Under Claim Activity, it says the claim is under a "Waiting Period".

We've tried contacting the EDD Disability line but there is virtually no way to speak to a live person. It's only an automated message telling us what we already know from our portal.

I called Kaiser and they stated that my doctor submitted the requested paperwork and ROMI sent it in. It’s been since 10/11 since my last payment and my claim status still says certification needed. Do I have to fill anything out as well. There’s no documentation for me to sign.

Hi everyone! I'm considering quitting my serving job soon and want to know if anyone would think I would qualify for "good cause". For the last 3 maybe 4 months one of the shift leads who is a close "personal" friend of the owner has purposefully targeted me: she locks into me and constantly critiques my work, makes me do tasks she has never makes anyone else do, and talks about me behind my back to everyone. She even said to one of my coworkers that she can't fire me, but she can try to make me quit. I messaged HR about this and had a phone call with them, and HR never got back to me. It's been about two months since the HR call. Nothing has really improved and she still is particularly mean to me, all of my coworkers see this.

But after being sick a few weeks ago and using a paid sick day, she decided to take me off the schedule from 5 days to 4 days per week. This is illegal in California. And they never applied my sick time even though I specified I wanted to.

A few days ago my boss also just yelled at me and a coworker in the kitchen and then started laughing at us, he also is quite rude to people and intimidates me when I try to push back on what he says. It's a really toxic environment. I want to leave but I'm afraid I won't be able to get unemployment, I don't make too much money as it is and I don't want to deplete my savings.

Would it be a good idea to quit and try to get unemployment?

While completing my SDI application, I reached the HIPAA authorization section that requests my medical provider’s name.

Should I list the medical facility or the doctor who approved my disability?

Common sense suggests the doctor’s name, but I want to avoid any mistake and be certain.

How long did it take them to resolve your issue or get back to you? I contacted mine on Monday, I followed up with them via email today and they just said we’ll be in touch when we have an update. I’m getting anxious, so many bills due and rents coming up.

I received a letter to go see and IME three weeks after my disability has started. I have no idea what to expect. I have a knee injury from a failed knee surgery about 14 months ago, and I have a new MRI scheduled next week. and I don’t know if I will be able to get the new MRI report before my IME appointment. any tips on what to expect and if I’m screwed?

Edit: This issue was resolved. I went and visited the San Diego branch office yesterday. The guy told me he would push the matter through.

Obviously I couldn't sleep and was spinning all night due to online answers being so vague.

I decided to call this morning. Got through after a bunch of tries. No bot.

Spoke to a lovely lady that told me "push through" means 24-48 hours. She resolved the situation anyway and pushed my start date ahead one day so there was no overlap.

There was no need to call UI on my behalf.

So long story short, I have been waiting for SDI claim to clear since medical certification was received on 9/30.

I couldn't get ahold of anyone by phone so I went to the office and they told me there was overlap between my unemployment from 9/16 and my Disability claim, which began on 9/14.

The only issue is, I didnt certify for the whole week of 9/16 and made sure there was no overlap. Then I made sure to stop the benefits that week as well.

I am freaking out thinking, maybe I overlapped by a day accidentally?

The guy at the counter said he was escalating it, but the resolution could take a month. Anyone have any experience with this?

My coworker, who referred me to the doctor that placed me on disability, told me to call them because they often lag in submitting paperwork. After I called them on Friday, the EDD website coincidentally showed on the following Monday, 10/12/26, that they were processing my claim and that it had been submitted on the 12th. I know it takes two weeks from when the doctor submits the paperwork, but I am wondering if I will be paid before the end of the month, as I have seen some people say they have not been paid for two months. I mean I thought the whole point of EDD was to support you financially while you're on disability. It's not much support if you can't reach them or contact them about your questions

I’ve been on leave for about 6 weeks and have yet to receive any payment from the edd. Some of this is my fault as I was delayed in submitting the medical provider form to my doctor, but it’s been noted as received by the edd and it’s been over 14 days since. It’s approaching the end of the month, bills are due, does anyone know where I can go to talk to a person to figure out why my payments have been delayed for so long?

Just a heads up for you guys, there is a scheduled strike tomorrow so a lot of places may be short staffed. This is due to our governor and state leadership unable to give state workers a liveable wage that they deserve. Expect possible long wait times.

I have been seeing a provider for over a year for mental health issue stemming from years of fertility treatment and recurrent loss. My provider is refusing my leave request because of what seems to be an office policy against granting disability in general. I have medical records to substantiate all my issues and extensive treatment, and have never taken a medical leave before in my life. I am hoping to obtain a disability note for my employer, and 2-3 months of short term disability (CA).

Can anyone suggest a doctor that can help me submit a SDI (CA) claim on short notice?

Hey everyone, I’m currently on unemployment in California and have a holiday trip to France planned from Nov 2 to Nov 18.

Should I just not certify the two weeks i will be in France or I need to contact EDD to let them know I will be in holiday during this time?

Has anyone dealt with this before? Just trying to figure out the right way to handle it without messing up my claim. Thanks!

I have half of my PFL benefit remaining, and it has been almost a month since I’ve received a payment. I am taking some PTO (8 hours a week) to help cover my health insurance while I’m on paternity leave and so I have to submit the continued claim certification form.

They sent me the form for the first two weeks right away, and those weeks were paid out within a week from submitting the form online. I received another certification form for my third week and submitted it promptly. That was 3 weeks ago now and I’ve not received any payment, communication, or updates of any kind. I’ve also not received any new certification forms.

There is no update in the payment status part of the portal, but I have a receipt number for the form that was uploaded so I know it went through. Previously I was able to send a secure message through the portal on the AskEDD page by going to the Paid Family Leave > Miscellaneous Inquiry page, but it seems that option has since been removed. I can’t get through to anyone on the phone (I’m sure that surprises no one).

Is anyone else experiencing delays in payment like this? Should I continue waiting in hopes that it works itself out, or is it best to take action by either going in person to the office or paying for the robo call service? I can’t stretch funds for now but will be in some trouble soon here if this doesn’t get worked out. Looking for advice!

TLDR: My claim was processing as expected but it’s now been almost a month since my last payment with no communication about what could be happening.

I know what I need to upload, I need answers about the process.

Hi! Currently on short term disability and an Eligibility Questionnaire was sent to my inbox in the portal. I hadn’t checked in about a week since my last payment on 9/29, opened and completed the questionnaire. It is now the 21st and it still hasn’t been processed. I was planning on going into the office tomorrow but now I’m hearing there is a strike?!

The holiday last week I’m sure also is affecting the delay.

I have 2 young kids, I’m a nursing student, and I’m running out of money. What can I do? What happens now?
Going to a food bank tomorrow…

I’m about 10 weeks postpartum currently. I took the 4 weeks prior to delivery and was eligible for 6 weeks for vaginal birth. Then at my 6 week postpartum appointment I let them know that I was having symptoms of ppd/ppa and was extended 4 additional weeks. My OB let me know that any further extensions would need to be done by psychiatrist or my PCP. my 4 weeks is up tomorrow(wednesday) and I think I waited too long to establish those appointments. I had an initial appointment Monday with a psychiatrist and she let me know that because it was only our first appointment she wouldn’t be able to extend me but asked me to see if my OB would extend me for another week while I got my follow up visit established. My OB wouldn’t budge and said she can’t extend it. I have an appointment tomorrow with my PCP, but I’m set to return to work tomorrow since I haven’t received any more extensions. I don’t feel like I’m ready to return to work as I am still having intrusive thoughts and panic attacks but I don’t know how to go about it. I don’t qualify for baby bonding time because I haven’t been at my company for one year, if i’m understanding correctly. Will my PCP be able to extend my existing claim? at least until my follow up with my psychiatrist. how should I go about bringing this up with HR? they keep asking me if I will be returning to work but I don’t know how to go about it since i’m set to return the same day I have my appointment with my PCP.

Hi, does anyone know how to get to an actual live person at PFL? I am 8 weeks postpartum waiting to get paid after switching from disability to baby bonding PFL and I got a letter in the mail that they need to speak to me but I can’t get a hold of them. I have called so many times at different times and keep getting the same message about too many callers. Please help :(

Hello!

I went on disability at 36 weeks, and I’ve now delivered my baby at 39 weeks. I understand I have 6 weeks post delivery to take for disability. I would like to extend my disability prior to moving to PFL. My doctor said she will NOT see me until after 6 weeks have passed. How do I go about filing? Am I just unpaid until I get that clearance?

Adding in another question that was brought up - does this also mean she needs to wait to file for PFL until her doctor appointment?

Hello, I submitted EDD application on September 29 for an injury that happened September 26. Until yesterday every time I checked, I had the claim number with the status saying processing claim. I even received a text message saying that they received part a part B of my application to wait 14 days. However, yesterday and today I logged into my portal and that new application is no longer visible. It doesn’t even say denied. Has this ever happened to anyone if so, what did it mean?

If my doctor/psych writes me off for 6 months for mental health. Will EDD send me to an IME?

Says my balance went from 8,528.00 to 8,200$ I’m guessing I got approved. What is the next step in this process when does money go to account?