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Good luck!!! It really was like night and day difference between dealing with EDD directly vs having the assembly rep involved. Hope you get it resolved quickly!
This is such a helpful thread! I'm a new parent who just started my baby bonding leave and was considering the Money Network card for convenience, but after reading all these horror stories I'm definitely switching to paper checks ASAP. Does anyone know approximately how long it takes for the DE 5800 form to be processed? I've only received one payment so far on the card, so I'm hoping I can switch before more payments come through. Also, @Juan Moreno - thank you for mentioning the CFPB option, I had no idea we could report these issues there!
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Does anyone know if theres a way to check the status of your claim online? I submitted mine weeks ago and havent heard anything back 😕
Yeah, you can check on the EDD website. Log into your account and look for the 'Claim Status' section.
Oh awesome, thanks! I'll give that a try.
Just went through this process myself a few months ago! One thing I wish someone had told me earlier - make sure your doctor fills out the medical certificate completely and legibly. My first one got rejected because the doc's handwriting was illegible and they missed a required field. Had to go back and get it redone, which delayed my whole claim by like 2 weeks. Also, if you're planning to take leave consecutively (like one parent right after the other), coordinate your start/end dates carefully so there's no gap in coverage. Good luck with everything! 🍼
This is such valuable advice! Thank you for sharing your experience. The part about coordinating dates between parents is something I hadn't even thought about yet. Did you and your partner both take the full 8 weeks, or did you split it differently? Also, when you say "no gap in coverage," do you mean to make sure one person's leave starts exactly when the other's ends?
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I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Going through this while navigating bureaucracy is incredibly difficult. Just wanted to add that when you submit your PFL application, make sure to clearly document the caregiving activities you're providing for your husband - things like helping him manage daily tasks he's struggling with due to his condition, accompanying him to medical appointments, and providing emotional support during the estate settlement process. EDD sometimes asks for specifics about what "care" looks like. Also, since you mentioned multiple trips to the UK, you might want to include a brief note explaining that the caregiving includes helping him handle his mother's affairs overseas, as this directly relates to his diagnosed condition. The international aspect shouldn't disqualify you as long as you're actively providing care. Wishing you and your family strength during this difficult time. The fact that his doctor was understanding and provided the proper diagnosis is a huge step forward.
This is really excellent advice about documenting the specific caregiving activities! I hadn't thought about how to clearly explain what "care" looks like in this situation, but you're absolutely right that EDD might want those details. The point about the international travel being part of the caregiving is especially helpful - I was worried that might complicate things, but framing it as helping him handle his mother's affairs as part of managing his diagnosed condition makes total sense. Thank you for taking the time to share these specifics. It's reassuring to know there are people in this community who understand the nuances of these situations. @8b55e46058ca I hope this additional guidance helps with your application!
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One more thing - make sure your husband's employer didn't report him as having returned to work "permanently" after his first bonding period. Some HR departments make this mistake, and it can cause EDD to question the second claim. If possible, have him check with HR about how his first leave period was classified in their records.
That's a great point I hadn't considered! I'll have him talk to HR tomorrow. Thank you!
I just went through this exact situation in December! My husband took his second PFL bonding period after using only part of his 8 weeks initially. Here's what worked for us: 1) We applied exactly 30 days before his leave start date, 2) In the "additional information" section, I wrote "CONTINUATION OF BONDING LEAVE FOR SAME CHILD - PREVIOUS CLAIM #[his claim number]", 3) We kept all documentation from the first claim handy, and 4) He called EDD within 48 hours of submitting to confirm they could see it was a continuation claim. The whole process went smoothly and he got approved within 2 weeks. The key is being very explicit that it's a continuation and having the previous claim details ready!
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I love how specific your steps are. Quick question - when you say he called within 48 hours to confirm, did he just ask them to verify the claim was in the system correctly? And did you have any issues with the online system recognizing it as a continuation versus trying to create a completely new claim?
This is so reassuring to hear about a recent success story! I'm definitely going to follow your exact steps. One thing I'm wondering - did your husband's employer need any special paperwork for the second leave period, or was the EDD approval sufficient? I want to make sure we don't run into any issues with his job protection during the second bonding period.
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Seriously tho, has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I'm thinking of reaching out to mine to see if they can help speed things up.
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NebulaNinja
•I did this last month! My rep's office was actually pretty helpful. They couldn't make miracles happen, but they did get me some answers about my claim status.
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Javier Gomez
•That's a good idea. At least it might put some pressure on the system to work faster.
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Kendrick Webb
I'm in week 7 of waiting for my PDL approval and honestly starting to lose hope. It's so frustrating because I need this money to cover my expenses while I'm out on leave. The stress of waiting is almost worse than the original reason I needed the leave! Has anyone had success getting through to someone who could actually help expedite the process? I've tried the regular phone lines but like others mentioned, it's nearly impossible to get through. Might have to try that calling service someone mentioned earlier.
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Andre Dupont
•@Kendrick Webb I totally feel your frustration - week 7 is rough! The financial stress while waiting definitely makes everything harder. That calling service @Dylan Mitchell mentioned might be worth trying at this point. Also, maybe check if you submitted everything correctly in your original application? Sometimes a small missing document can cause major delays. Hang in there, you re getting'close to that typical 8-10 week window that @Connor Byrne outlined. 💪
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