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When I was waiting for my PFL after disability last year my coworker told me she had luck submitting a new claim completely but idk if thats good advice actually lol. My sister-in-law said just keep calling until you get through but that took her like 3 full days of trying! This whole process is so confusing especially with a newborn.
Please don't submit a second claim - this can actually cause more delays as the system will flag it as a potential duplicate and may freeze both claims while they investigate.
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! Used the Claimyr service that someone recommended and was connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out my doctor DID file the DE2501F form but it was processed under a slightly different name (they had my middle name as my last name 🙄). The agent fixed it right there on the phone and said I should see payments within 3-5 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
StarStrider
•Yay! So glad you got it figured out! The name mixup thing happened to my friend too!
Sean Doyle
•Great news! This is exactly why speaking to a representative is so important. Simple data entry errors are common but usually quick to fix once identified. Be sure to follow up if you don't see payments by next week.
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CyberNinja
i just went thru this whole process and found out you can actually update your claim online now! login to your UI online account, go to contact us, then select paid family leave from dropdown, then select extend benefits as reason. worked for me without calling at all
Mateo Lopez
•This is partially correct. You can request an extension through UI Online, but you'll still need to provide documentation. For baby bonding extensions in 2025, you need to specify the same child and reason code. For medical situations like the OP's baby with RSV, you'd need to upload the medical certification. The online option is certainly easier than calling, but you still need to complete all the required documentation.
When my twins were sick last year I had the same problem! So frustrating right? I ended up going to the actual EDD office in person. Had to wait for 2 hours but at least I finally talked to someone who could help. If you have an office nearby might be worth trying.
I didn't even think about going in person! There's an office about 30 minutes from me. That might be my backup plan if I can't reach anyone by phone. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Nia Thompson
Regarding notifying your department: YES, you should definitely communicate with both your department chair and HR. This is separate from your EDD benefits, but important for your job protection. Even as an adjunct, you may have rights under CFRA (California Family Rights Act) or pregnancy disability laws. I recommend: 1. Notifying your chair in writing of your pregnancy and expected leave dates 2. Asking HR about any paperwork they need for your leave 3. Clarifying your return-to-work expectations for future semesters 4. Getting documentation of everything in writing Many colleges have specific maternity leave policies for faculty - even adjuncts. Some departments will work with you on finding a substitute to finish the semester if needed or arrange accommodations. Don't miss out on any job protections by focusing only on the EDD benefits.
Sean Kelly
•You're absolutely right - I need to get something in writing from the department about this. My chair knows I'm pregnant but we haven't discussed any formal leave arrangements yet. I'll email HR today to ask about the proper procedures. Thank you!
when i reopened my UI after all my baby benefits it was pretty simple but took like 3 weeks to get money again so save some $$ for that gap!!!
Sean Kelly
•That's such important info - thank you! Knowing about that gap will help us budget better. Really appreciate everyone's help with this complicated situation!
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Sofia Peña
update us if the disability thing works!! i wish i had known about that option when i was going thru this last year. good luck!!
Ruby Garcia
One more thing to be aware of - if your husband received SDI for Pregnancy Disability Leave before applying for PFL Baby Bonding, he should already have an EDD debit card. In that case, the PFL funds would go to the existing card, not a new one. But since you mentioned this is your first time with state benefits, I'm assuming he didn't have SDI first.
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Isaiah Thompson
•Oh that's good to know for future reference! But you're right, this is his first claim since obviously he couldn't get pregnancy disability leave (that was me, but I have private disability through my employer so I never dealt with EDD). This is just for his 8 weeks of baby bonding with the twins.
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Evelyn Martinez
Has your husband checked his UI Online account? Sometimes the payment will show as issued there before the physical card arrives. It might give you peace of mind to see if the system shows the payment as processed yet.
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Isaiah Thompson
•That's a smart idea! I just asked him to check and he says it shows the claim as approved but no payment activity yet. I guess that means they haven't sent money to the card yet anyway, so we're not missing anything even without the card. Hopefully both will show up soon!
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