Hello! Did you ever get paid past your baby’s birthday? My benefits stopped the day before my daughter’s 1st birthday. I had about 1 week left of benefits left in my claim :

This is such an important thread - thank you to everyone sharing their experiences! I'm seeing conflicting information here that's really concerning. Some people like @Amina Toure and @FireflyDreams report getting their full 8 weeks even past the 1-year mark, while @Chanaii Hgmg and @Lizeth Aparicio had their benefits cut off right at the birthday. This suggests EDD might be inconsistently applying their own rules, which is incredibly unfair to families. For anyone in this situation, I'd strongly recommend: 1. Get written confirmation from EDD about your specific case before your baby's birthday 2. Document everything - save emails, take screenshots of your claim status 3. If benefits are cut off unexpectedly, file an appeal immediately 4. Consider contacting your state representative if you believe EDD is misapplying the rules The fact that some families are losing precious bonding time due to what appears to be inconsistent policy enforcement is really troubling. No parent should have to worry about their benefits being cut short when they're following the rules correctly.

Just curious - did you already transition from SDI to PFL? That was the most confusing part for me. Had to CALL to get it fixed because the online system kept messing up my transition. Anyway, hope you get it sorted - twins are amazing but exhausting!

Welcome to the twin parent club! 🎉 I went through this exact same confusion with my twins in 2023. Your HR department definitely mixed something up - it's ONE application for PFL baby bonding regardless of how many babies you're bonding with. I made the mistake of initially trying to submit two applications and the second one got rejected with a note saying I already had an active claim. The way I think about it: you're taking time off work to bond with your new family additions, not separate time off for each individual baby. The 8 weeks covers your bonding period with both twins together. One tip: when you fill out the application, just use one baby's info but maybe mention in any comments section that you have twins. Some people also attach both birth certificates when they submit documentation, though I'm not sure if that's required. Good luck and congratulations again!

Update on my previous comment: The current average processing time for pregnancy disability claims is actually 5-7 weeks according to what I've heard from several other moms in my support group. For the transition to PFL baby bonding, it's another 2-3 weeks. The most common delay factors are: 1) Doctor's verification forms being incomplete 2) Employer verification delays 3) System backlogs, especially during summer months when many staff take vacation. If it's been 6+ weeks since you filed, you definitely should try to speak with a representative, as your claim might have an issue that needs manual intervention.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the stress of not getting payments while caring for a newborn is just awful. I went through something similar last year and what finally helped was calling EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they open - I literally had my phone ready to dial at 7:59 AM. It took me about 12 tries over different days, but I finally got through without being disconnected. The agent found that my claim had been flagged for "manual review" even though all my paperwork was complete, and she was able to release the payments that same day. Also, make sure you're checking your EDD online account daily for any notices - sometimes they request additional info but don't always send it by mail or email. Hang in there, you WILL get your money eventually!

Hey OP, just wanted to say don't lose hope. I know it's tough waiting, but your claim will get processed eventually. Sending good vibes your way! ❤️

I'm going through something similar right now - my PFL claim has been stuck for 3 weeks. What's really frustrating is that they don't give you any updates or timeline estimates. I've been checking the portal obsessively but it just stays on "Pending Process". From what I've read online, it seems like delays are pretty common, especially if they need to verify anything with your employer or if there are any discrepancies in the paperwork. Have you double-checked that your employer submitted their portion correctly? Sometimes that's where the holdup happens.

UPDATE: We finally got through!!! Used the Claimyr service that someone recommended here and got connected to an EDD agent in about 10 minutes. Turns out there was a simple issue - they needed additional identity verification because my husband has a new address that didn't match his previous tax records. The specialist processed it right away and said payments should start processing within 5-7 business days, with full backpay. Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. This has been such a stressful experience but I'm relieved it's finally getting resolved!

Congratulations on getting it resolved! This is such a perfect example of why people shouldn't give up on their PFL benefits even when EDD makes it incredibly difficult. Your story will definitely help other parents who are going through the same nightmare. It's ridiculous that a simple address verification issue caused weeks of stress and almost forced your husband back to work early, but I'm so glad you got the backpay sorted out. Enjoy the rest of your family bonding time - you definitely earned it after all that hassle!