Anyone else notice that EDD seems to call more often on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Or am I just imagining things?

Don't panic! I've been in the same boat. When EDD calls and you miss it, they usually don't leave a voicemail which is super frustrating. Here's what worked for me: immediately check your UI Online account for any updates or messages, then try calling back using the 1-800-300-5616 number. If you can't get through today, try again first thing tomorrow morning. Also, keep your phone on you at all times for the next few days - they might try calling again. The good news is that missing one call won't hurt your claim, but definitely stay on top of it. You got this! 💪

Also remind your son that when he activates the card, he should create a unique PIN - not something obvious like a birth date or 1234. And he should NOT keep the PIN written down anywhere near the card. That's another way fraud happens. When the money transfers to his regular bank, it'll be much safer than sitting on that EDD card.

Congratulations on becoming a grandparent! 🎉 I went through this exact same situation when my daughter had her baby bonding leave approved last year. The fraud concerns are 100% real - I personally witnessed horror stories in this community and decided to be proactive. Here's what worked perfectly for us: As soon as her EDD card arrived, we immediately set up automatic transfers through the Bank of America EDD portal (NOT the EDD website). The setup takes maybe 10 minutes and then it's completely hands-off. Every time a payment hits the card, it automatically moves to her checking account within 1-2 business days. I also highly recommend your son: - Set up mobile alerts with his regular bank for deposits over $100 - Keep the physical card in a safe place even after transfers are set up (he'll need it to access the BofA portal later) - Never write down his PIN anywhere The peace of mind is worth it! With a newborn, the last thing he needs is dealing with fraud recovery. Better to spend 10 minutes setting up transfers than potentially months fighting to get stolen money back.

I'm so sorry your family is going through this difficult time. As someone who recently navigated PFL for my own family situation, I want to reassure you that your husband absolutely qualifies for Paid Family Leave to care for your hospitalized daughter. The fact that he's splitting his time between providing direct care at the hospital and managing childcare at home actually strengthens his case - this shows he's an essential part of your daughter's care team. When he applies using form DE2508F, make sure to document both his hospital visits and how the family caregiving responsibilities have been divided between you two. One tip: when the doctor completes the medical certification, ask them to be specific about why your daughter needs family support during her recovery. Phrases like "requires assistance with daily activities" or "benefits from family emotional support during hospitalization" can help establish the medical necessity. Also, don't let his HR department's misinformation delay the application. PFL has covered family caregiving since 2004 - it's definitely not just for new parents! The sooner he applies, the sooner you'll have some financial relief during this stressful time.

I'm so glad you found all this information helpful! Your family's situation really highlights how important PFL is for real caregiving emergencies like this. One additional tip that might help: when your husband submits his claim, he should include a brief written statement explaining the care arrangement - something like "I provide direct care to my hospitalized adult daughter during evening visits while alternating childcare responsibilities with my spouse to ensure continuous family support during her recovery." This helps EDD understand the full scope of his caregiving role. Also, if your daughter's condition requires ongoing care after discharge, the doctor can extend the PFL certification. Many people don't realize that PFL can continue even after the initial hospitalization if she still needs family assistance during recovery at home. Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery and hoping the PFL application process goes smoothly for your family. Don't hesitate to keep pushing back against any misinformation from his employer - you have the law on your side here.

I'm in a similar situation right now - filed my PFL claim about 4 weeks ago and just got my Notice of Computation this week. Still no payment though! The waiting is killing me because I really need this money to help with my mom's care. I've been trying to call but can barely get through. Has anyone had success with calling at specific times of day? I heard early morning might be better but not sure if that's true. Also wondering if the Notice of Computation means we're basically approved and it's just a matter of waiting for payment processing? Would love to know what others have experienced with timing after getting that notice!

Going through something similar right now! I filed my PFL claim about 5 weeks ago and just received my Notice of Computation last week. Still waiting on the actual payment to come through. The financial stress is real when you're already dealing with family issues that require the leave in the first place. I've been checking the online portal obsessively but it just shows "claim processed" without giving a clear timeline for payment. One thing I learned from calling (took me 47 tries to get through!) is that the Notice of Computation basically means your claim is approved and they've calculated your weekly benefit amount. The rep told me payments typically start 2-4 weeks after that notice, depending on their processing backlog. She also mentioned that if you don't see payment by week 6 total from your initial filing, definitely call back. Hang in there - we're all in this frustrating waiting game together! 💪

btw if u already had a disability claim for pregnancy before ur baby bonding claim they sometimes dont send a new card. they just load the money on ur old one. happened to me and i kept waiting for a new card but the $ was already on my old card lol

I just went through this exact same situation in February! The debit card message had me so confused too. Here's what I learned from my experience: The automated system mentions the debit card for EVERYONE who calls about PFL, regardless of approval status. It's super misleading! What actually happened with my claim: - Week 1-3: Called daily, heard debit card message, got my hopes up - Week 4: Finally got through to a rep who told me my claim was still "under review" - Week 5: Randomly checked my online account and saw the first payment had been processed! - Week 6: Debit card arrived in mail So the timeline can vary a lot. Since you found that letter asking for your baby's birth certificate, that's probably what's been holding things up. Once you upload that document, you should see movement within 5-10 business days. The good news is that when it does get approved, you'll get all the back pay from when you first filed. Keep checking your SDI Online account daily - that's where you'll see the payment show up first before any card arrives. Hang in there!