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.

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!

Update: We finally got through to EDD this morning! Turns out there was a document missing that they never notified us about. They needed my husband's ID verification even though he submitted all the other documents correctly. The rep was able to push it through and said payment should process within 48 hours. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

Congratulations on getting it resolved! This is such a perfect example of why the EDD system is so frustrating - they required additional ID verification but never sent any notification about it. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now with my own PFL claim (different reason though) and this gives me hope that calling persistently will eventually work. Did you try calling right at 8am like others suggested, or did you get through at a different time? Always trying to figure out the best strategy for actually reaching a human there!

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you have all your paystubs and any documentation about your time off ready when you call. It'll make the process smoother if you have everything on hand.

This happened to me too! When I called, they told me to submit a "Request for Reconsideration" form (DE 1000M) along with documentation showing the correct dates I was off work. You can download it from the EDD website. It took about 10-14 business days to get the backpay once they approved the correction. Also, if you're really struggling with rent, see if your landlord will accept a partial payment with proof that you're waiting on the EDD correction - some are understanding about government benefit delays.

Just wanted to add some clarification about why this happens: - For birth mothers: You transition from SDI (State Disability Insurance) pregnancy claim to PFL baby bonding. The system links these because they're related to the same pregnancy/birth event. - For non-birth parents: You only qualify for PFL baby bonding (not SDI), so each period is treated as a separate claim event in their system. It's confusing but actually works correctly once you understand the distinction. Just have your husband complete the DE2508 form again and make sure to note the previous claim period when asked.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My partner took his first 4 weeks of bonding leave in January and we're trying to file for his remaining weeks. His EDD account shows absolutely nothing from his previous claim, which had us panicking that something went wrong. Reading through everyone's responses is such a relief - sounds like this is totally normal for non-birth parents. We were worried we'd have to start from scratch and potentially lose out on the remaining time. Going to have him file a new claim today and make sure to check that box about previous leave for the same child. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! This community is a lifesaver when the EDD system is so confusing.

hi i have a question im getting disability for pregnancy now but my baby isnt born yet. do i need to wait to apply for baby bonding or can i do it now?

Just wanted to add - if you're worried about the payment gap, you can also reach out to your local Assembly member's office! They have EDD liaisons who can sometimes expedite cases or at least get you a real person to talk to faster than calling the main number. I had to do this when my PFL got stuck in processing for over 3 weeks and they were able to get it moving within 48 hours. It's worth a shot if you're the primary income earner and can't afford delays. Also, make sure you have all your documents ready (birth certificate, medical release form, etc.) because they'll ask for everything again even though you already provided it for disability.