btw i had my baby 3 months ago and the transition from SDI pregnancy disability to PFL baby bonding was another nightmare with the website... make sure you file the baby bonding claim the day after your pregnancy disability ends or you might have a gap in payments like i did!!

I'm so glad you got it working with Microsoft Edge! I've been lurking here for a while and this EDD login nightmare seems to be affecting so many people. I'm expecting my first baby in June and honestly these stories have me terrified about dealing with EDD when the time comes. Quick question - for those who successfully got through, did you notice any issues with claim status updates or payment delays after the system update? I keep hearing mixed things about whether the backend issues are affecting actual benefit processing or just the login portal. Also @Keith Davidson thanks for the heads up about the SDI to PFL transition timing! That's exactly the kind of detail they don't tell you anywhere official but could save weeks of headaches.

Quick question - are you applying for state or federal parental leave? The rules can be different and sometimes you can qualify for one even if denied for the other.

Hey Dylan, I went through something similar with my PFL claim last year. First thing - don't panic! Even if you're outside the 41-day window, there are still options. I'd recommend calling EDD first thing in the morning (like 8am sharp) - that's when you have the best chance of getting through. When you do get someone on the line, ask them to pull up your claim and verify the exact dates. Sometimes their system shows different info than what you think. If you did miss the deadline, definitely file an appeal citing "good cause" - having a newborn and being overwhelmed is totally legitimate. I've seen people get approved even after missing deadlines when they can show they had valid reasons. Also, make sure you have your baby's birth certificate ready - you'll need it for the appeal process. And document everything going forward! You've got this! The system is confusing but don't let them intimidate you. Keep pushing! 💪

make sure u file ur claim as soon as ur doctor says u can go out! u get 4 weeks b4 ur due date for the pregnancy disability. and then 8 weeks after for baby bonding if u had c section (or 6 weeks if regular delivery). but DONT file the baby bonding part until after u have the baby - i made that mistake and had to start over lol

Congrats on baby #2! 🎉 Just wanted to add that if you run into any issues logging into your old account, don't panic. Sometimes the system locks you out after being inactive for so long. I had this happen and had to call the technical support line (different from the claims line) to get it unlocked. The number is 1-833-978-2511 and they were actually pretty helpful with account access issues. Also, once you're in, double-check that your direct deposit info is still correct - mine had somehow gotten cleared out over the years and I almost had my first payment sent as a paper check which would have delayed things even more. Good luck with everything!

I know this doesn't help your immediate situation, but I want to mention that there's currently legislation being considered to expand parental leave benefits for federal workers. If you're passionate about this issue (as it sounds like you are), consider contacting your representatives. The more federal employees who speak up about these gaps in coverage, the more likely we are to see meaningful change in the future. There's a Federal Employee Family Leave caucus that's specifically working on these issues.

Congratulations on getting those extra 6 weeks approved! That's a huge win, especially given how difficult it can be to navigate federal leave policies. I'm currently dealing with something similar as a new federal employee - it's so frustrating how we fall through the cracks between state and federal systems. Your post has been really educational for me to understand what options might be available. Enjoy that precious bonding time with your baby, and definitely follow the advice about getting everything in writing! It sounds like you really advocated well for yourself and your family.

I actually went through this exact same situation last month! Here's what worked for me: I called the PFL helpline first thing in the morning (around 8:05 AM) and got through pretty quickly. The rep was super helpful - they deleted the wrong form right away and walked me through uploading the correct one. Make sure you have your Social Security number and claim number handy when you call. The whole thing took maybe 20 minutes once I got connected. Don't stress too much about it messing up your application - they deal with this kind of thing all the time!

Hey! I had this exact issue a few weeks ago. I was panicking thinking I'd ruined everything, but it turned out to be no big deal at all. I called the PFL customer service line and explained what happened. The rep was really understanding and said this happens more often than you'd think. They removed the wrong form from my account within minutes and told me exactly how to upload the correct one. The key is to call them sooner rather than later - don't let it sit there stressing you out like I did! You got this! 💪