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I'm telling you, the whole system is rigged. They make it impossible to get your money on purpose. Wake up sheeple! 👀
Oh come on, take off the tinfoil hat. It's just an outdated system with too many people trying to use it.
That's what they want you to think! 🐑🐑🐑
I went through this exact same thing last month! The online portal can be really glitchy about showing deposit dates. What worked for me was logging out completely, clearing my browser cache, and then logging back in. Sometimes it's just a display issue on their end. Also, double-check that your direct deposit info is correct in your profile - I had a friend whose payment was delayed because they had an old bank account number on file. If it's been more than 2 weeks since you filed and still nothing shows up, definitely try the phone route even though it's a pain. Hang in there!
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I just submitted my SDI application online! Thank you all so much for the advice. I've set calendar reminders for 6 weeks after my due date to apply for PFL. Still nervous about the whole process but feel much more prepared now.
Congratulations! One more tip: take screenshots of your confirmation pages and save any emails you get from EDD. Having these records came in handy for me when there was confusion about my claim dates later on.
Great job filing your SDI application! Just wanted to add one more thing - when you do apply for PFL in about 6-8 weeks, make sure you have your baby's birth certificate ready. They'll need it to process your bonding claim. Also, don't panic if there's a small gap between when your SDI ends and PFL starts - that's normal and you can usually backdate the PFL claim to start right after SDI ends. Wishing you a safe delivery and smooth benefit process!
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Congrats on the new baby! Don't stress too much about the paperwork - your little one is what's important. The EDD stuff will get sorted out eventually. Enjoy those newborn snuggles! 💖👶
Aww, thank you! You're right, I should focus on the baby. It's just hard not to worry about the financial stuff too.
Totally get it. Just remember, this phase goes by so fast. Try to soak it in when you can!
I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The key is to be very specific when you call - tell them you need to switch from SDI (State Disability Insurance) to PFL (Paid Family Leave) for bonding time. They have a specific department that handles these corrections. Also, make sure you have your claim number ready when you call. The good news is that once they fix it, you shouldn't lose any benefits - they'll just redirect your claim to the right program. Hang in there, mama! 💪
This is super helpful! I didn't know there was a specific department for these corrections. When you called, how long did it take them to actually make the switch? I'm worried about missing out on payments while they sort this out.
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Hey OP, hang in there. I know it's tough but it will get sorted eventually. Don't forget to take care of yourself while dealing with all this stress. 💜
I went through this exact same situation a few months ago. Here's what finally worked for me: I sent a message through the EDD portal explaining my situation and included my claim number, filing date, and a brief timeline of what happened. Then I also faxed the same information to their PFL department. It took about 10 days, but I finally got a callback and they were able to resolve the issue. Apparently there was a glitch in their system that was holding up payments for certain claims. Don't give up - keep documenting everything and stay persistent!
Zoe Christodoulou
To add some additional clarity on your specific situation: 1. Since your baby is 3.5 months old, your husband has approximately 8.5 more months to take his baby bonding leave (within the 12-month window) 2. He can take his 8 weeks consecutively or intermittently (broken up into smaller periods) as long as it's completed within the 12-month window 3. His claim form (DE2508) should include: - Copy of child's birth certificate or hospital discharge papers - His employment information - His requested leave start date (1/27/2025) 4. He should file approximately 7-10 days before his leave begins (so around January 17-20) 5. Make sure he understands the bi-weekly certification process once his claim is approved The fact that you're planning the transition from your leave to his leave is actually ideal and exactly how the system is designed to work!
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StarSurfer
•This community is amazing! Thank you for such detailed information. I'll make sure he includes the birth certificate copy with his application. One last question - does he need anything from my claim or are our PFL claims completely separate? I wasn't sure if I needed to do anything on my end to show that my leave is ending as his begins.
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Zoe Christodoulou
•Your claims are completely separate! The EDD doesn't require any coordination between parents' leaves. Each parent gets their own independent 8-week entitlement for PFL baby bonding, regardless of whether the other parent uses their leave or not. You don't need to provide any documentation about your leave ending for his claim to begin. The system is designed to allow parents to stagger their leaves exactly as you're doing.
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
Just wanted to add my experience as another data point! My partner and I did exactly what you're planning - I took my full maternity/bonding leave first, then he took his 8 weeks right after mine ended. The transition was seamless and it gave our baby continuous parental care for almost 4 months total. One thing that really helped us was creating a simple checklist for his application: - DE2508 form completed - Birth certificate copy attached - Employer contact info ready - Bank account info for direct deposit - Filing date marked on calendar (1-2 weeks before leave starts) The whole "41 day" thing definitely confused me too at first! But as others have explained, it's about when to file relative to when benefits start, not when to take leave relative to birth. You're totally fine timing-wise. Good luck with the application process!
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