One more important detail: make sure your husband notifies his employer at least 30 days before taking the second portion of leave (if possible). While he has the right to take intermittent PFL, proper notification is required. California law protects his job during leave if the company has 20+ employees (under CFRA regulations), but smaller companies may have different rules.

Just went through this same situation last month! My partner took 3 weeks initially and then filed for the remaining 5 weeks about 4 months later. The process was pretty straightforward - you do need to file a new DE2508 form but it's basically identical to the original application. The key things that helped us: 1) Keep all your original paperwork handy (especially the claim number), 2) Apply through the SDI Online portal if possible (much faster than paper), and 3) Make sure you're still within the 12-month window from when he first started PFL. One tip - when we called EDD to confirm everything was processed correctly, we mentioned it was a "continuation" of an existing claim and that seemed to help the rep understand what we were doing. The whole thing took about 2-3 weeks to get approved and payments started. Your August timing should work perfectly!

I'm actually experiencing the exact same issue but I'm trying to transition from taking care of my sick mother (PFL) to pregnancy disability. Does anyone know if the process works the same way in reverse? Do I need to file a new claim?

Congratulations on your baby! 🎉 I went through this exact transition last year and it was definitely confusing at first. The key thing to remember is that pregnancy disability and baby bonding PFL are two completely separate claims, even though they're both through EDD. What you filled out reporting the birth was just updating your disability claim - you absolutely need to file a brand new PFL claim for baby bonding. I'd recommend filing it about 1-2 weeks before your disability period ends (so around week 4-5 for vaginal delivery). Use form DE2508 through SDI Online, and you'll need your baby's birth certificate info but no doctor certification required for bonding. The timing is crucial - too early and the system gets confused, too late and you get a payment gap. Also keep certifying for your disability benefits until they officially end! Hope this helps and enjoy your bonding time with your little one! ❤️

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to figure out these forms for days. Let me know if you find any good resources!

Hey everyone! I just went through this nightmare myself last month. One thing that really helped me was breaking it down into smaller chunks instead of trying to tackle everything at once. I'd recommend starting with just one section per day - it's less overwhelming that way. Also, if you're dealing with paid family leave specifically, make sure you have your doctor's documentation ready before you even start filling anything out. The medical certification forms are usually the trickiest part! Feel free to DM me if you get stuck on any specific sections - happy to help a fellow EDD survivor 😅

Based on what you've shared, this seems like a classic case of documents being received but not properly indexed in their system. While pursuing the appeal is necessary to protect your rights, you should also: 1. Send a written request through the online portal specifically asking for a "Document Search" of your Customer Account Number 2. Include the exact dates you submitted documentation previously 3. Reference that a phone interview was scheduled but never occurred 4. Request immediate reconsideration based on their failure to conduct the scheduled interview If you can get through by phone, specifically request to speak with a "Claim Specialist" rather than a regular representative. Regular reps often can't see all documentation in the system.

I'm going through something very similar right now! Filed for PFL baby bonding after my pregnancy disability ended, they claimed my doctor's forms were never received (I have confirmation screenshots), and then they scheduled a phone interview that never happened. Got denied two days later. What's really frustrating is that I called their customer service line over 20 times trying to get through before the denial letter came, and either got busy signals or was disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. It feels like they're setting us up to fail. I'm filing the appeal this week with all my documentation again, plus the screenshots showing I submitted everything properly. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that the appeal process might actually work, even though it's going to be a long wait without income. Has anyone had success getting temporary financial assistance while waiting for an appeal? This timing with a newborn is just brutal.

Pro tip: if you can, set aside some of the money from each payment. Sometimes they overpay and ask for it back later. Learned that the hard way 😭

Just went through this exact same process last month! After getting my letter of computation, my first payment came exactly 14 days later. I didn't have to certify initially - the payments started automatically. But here's what I wish someone had told me: make sure to ask the agent about your specific payment schedule and if/when you'll need to start certifying. Also, double-check that your direct deposit info is correct if you chose that option. The letter should have most of the details, but definitely confirm your weekly benefit amount and total claim duration. One more thing - if you're planning to work at all during your leave (even just a few hours), ask about how to report that income properly. Good luck getting through to them! 🤞