just went thru this last month. its a nightmare but youll get thru it. deep breaths and lots of coffee lol

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. Here's what I learned: The letter should have payment instructions on the back or second page - look for a remittance address or online portal info. If not, definitely call them. When I called, they set me up with a payment plan that worked with my budget. Also, keep copies of EVERYTHING - your payment confirmations, correspondence, all of it. The whole process is stressful but manageable if you stay organized. You got this! 💪

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! EDD flagged me for a $1,800 "overpayment" when I transitioned from UI to SDI after my gallbladder surgery in December. Like everyone else here, I have all the documentation proving I did everything correctly - I even have the email confirmation from when I reported my last day of work and requested my UI payments to stop. I filed my appeal in February and my hearing is scheduled for June 15th. What's really frustrating is that I know I'm right, but EDD's automated system seems to flag these transitions even when they're done properly. I haven't started a new claim yet, but I'm planning to file one next month for ongoing complications. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that the new claim payments should come through while the appeal is pending. It's reassuring to see that most people eventually won their appeals - it seems like EDD's transition system just has serious issues. Has anyone noticed if there's a pattern to which transitions get flagged? I'm wondering if it's random system glitches or if there's something specific that triggers these false overpayment claims.

I went through this exact situation last year and can share some insight that might help ease your worries. EDD incorrectly flagged me for a $2,100 overpayment when I transitioned from UI to SDI for my hip surgery. Like you, I had done everything correctly and had documentation proving no overlap. Here's what happened with my new claim: I filed a brand new SDI claim about 6 weeks after my appeal was submitted, and my payments came through completely normally while the appeal was still pending. The key thing the EDD rep told me was that as long as your new claim is for a genuinely different benefit period with new medical documentation, their system treats it as entirely separate from any previous overpayment issues. My appeal took about 4 months to resolve (I won, of course), but during that entire time my new claim payments never had any issues. The only thing I'd recommend is keeping detailed records of your new certification dates and payments, just in case you need to reference them later. Having your assembly member involved is huge - they can really expedite things if any problems do arise with your new payments. You should be fine, but definitely stay on top of following up if anything seems delayed!

Update: I finally got through to EDD! For anyone with a similar situation - I needed to 1) File a recurrence claim for my postpartum condition 2) Have my doctor complete the DE 2501R form specifying it's postpartum depression related to pregnancy 3) End my PFL claim early. The agent confirmed I won't have another waiting period since it's pregnancy-related. Thanks everyone for your help!

Congratulations on getting through to EDD and getting this resolved! Your experience will definitely help other new parents who run into similar situations. The transition between PFL and SDI for pregnancy-related complications seems to be a common issue that isn't well explained in their materials. Thanks for sharing the specific steps - having the DE 2501R form number and the confirmation about no waiting period for pregnancy-related recurrences is really valuable information for this community.

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. The wait times are usually shorter then.

I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago! One thing that really helped me was having my doctor's office fax the extension paperwork directly to EDD while I was on the phone with them. That way they could confirm they received it right away and there was no delay in processing. Also, don't forget to ask about whether your extension affects your return-to-work date for job protection purposes - that caught me off guard! The whole process took about 10 days for me once I got through to someone. Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy! 🤞

This happens way too often. It's like they're playing games with our money. I had to fight for weeks to get paid for days covered by my doctor's note. Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep calling every day. It sucks, but persistence pays off. 2. Send a message through your online account explaining the situation in detail. 3. Contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 4. If all else fails, file an appeal. It takes time, but it's your right. Remember, document EVERYTHING. Every call, every message, every piece of paper. Good luck!

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My doctor's note covered me through the 12th, but EDD only paid me through the 10th. It's so frustrating because I know the documentation is clear and was submitted properly. I've been trying to get through on the phone for days with no luck. Has anyone found that sending duplicate copies through different methods (online, fax, and mail) actually helps speed up the process? I'm worried about overwhelming them with paperwork, but at this point I'm desperate to get this resolved.