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EDD PFL baby bonding timeline: applied 5 days ago - when to expect approval?
Hey everyone, my husband just submitted his Paid Family Leave application on the 20th to bond with our 6-week-old daughter. This is our first child, and we're trying to plan our finances. His employer already completed their portion through SDI Online. Has anyone applied for baby bonding PFL recently? How long did it take to get approved? The EDD website says 2 weeks processing time but we've heard horror stories about delays. Getting a bit nervous since rent is due next week and we're counting on this income. Also, does anyone know if he'll receive the payment via debit card or direct deposit? We set up direct deposit for my maternity leave but can't remember if it carries over automatically for his PFL claim.
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EDD PFL baby bonding stuck in pending status - no updates after a month
I submitted my baby bonding PFL claim online about 4 weeks ago after my son was born, but haven't heard ANYTHING except for that automated 'you created an account' letter. No approval, no denial, not even a request for more info! The online portal just shows 'pending' with no explanation. I'm getting really worried because our savings are running low and I thought this process would be faster. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait time lately? What's considered normal processing time for PFL claims in 2025? Is there something I should be doing to move this along??
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Quick update - I checked with a colleague who processes PFL claims, and he mentioned there's currently a processing backlog for baby bonding claims submitted in the last 6 weeks due to a system update. If your claim falls in this window, that might explain the delay. However, he stressed that you should still contact EDD directly as they may need additional information that isn't showing up on your online portal.
Thank you! This is really helpful context. I'll definitely keep trying to contact them directly.
So did you ever get this resolved? I'm curious what ended up being the issue since so many people seem to be experiencing similar delays.
Yes! Finally got it sorted out yesterday. I managed to get through to EDD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above, and found out there was an issue with my employment verification. My employer had sent incomplete information. Once that was corrected, my claim was processed within 24 hours and payment should arrive next week. What a relief! For anyone else experiencing delays - definitely check if your employer responded properly to EDD's verification request!
EDD account registration error - can I mail in PFL certifications instead?
Hi everyone, I'm at my wit's end trying to help my husband with his EDD claim. I have his login info (email/password) but when I tried creating an actual online account for him, it's rejecting the information I enter. The system asked for his name, DOB, SSN, and EDD customer number - I entered everything correctly but keep getting an error saying the info doesn't match what's in their system. Here's my main concern: we received a paper certification form in the mail with fields for reporting work search and earnings. Can we just mail this in to keep his payments coming while we sort out the online account issue? Or is an online account absolutely required to receive benefits now? We've been calling for days but never get through to anyone. Really worried this account problem will delay his payments which we desperately need. Any advice appreciated!
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Just make sure you're continuing to certify on time even if you mail it in!! My friend didn't certify for a couple weeks while trying to fix her account issue and they closed her whole claim! Had to start the process all over again. The EDD system is SO unforgiving about deadlines.
omg yes this happened to my cousin too!! the worst part is they don't even tell u when they close it, u just stop getting paid and then have 2 call and wait forever to find out why
One more important thing I forgot to mention - when mailing certifications, make sure you use black or blue ink (not pencil), sign the form, and mail it to the correct processing center listed on your paperwork. Different claim types go to different addresses. Also, keep certifying every two weeks regardless of whether you've received payment for previous periods. Missing a certification period can cause significant delays even with a valid reason.
Thank you for these additional details! I'll make sure to use blue ink and verify the correct mailing address. We'll definitely keep up with the bi-weekly certifications even while sorting out the account issues.
EDD PFL claim processor said I needed to first exhaust Medi-Cal benefits - totally confused!
I'm 6 weeks postpartum and trying to file for baby bonding PFL after my SDI pregnancy disability ended. Today the EDD claim specialist told me I needed to exhaust my Medi-Cal benefits before getting PFL?? This makes NO sense to me! Medi-Cal is health insurance and PFL is wage replacement - they're completely different programs! Has anyone else been told this bizarre info? I'm so stressed because we're counting on this income while I'm home with the baby. The EDD website shows nothing about Medi-Cal being related to PFL eligibility. Could the rep have confused my case with something else?
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When I went through this transition from pregnancy disability to baby bonding last year, I found it helpful to reference specific EDD publications during my calls. If you mention Form DE2501FP and specifically say you're filing a "Paid Family Leave claim to bond with your new child following a pregnancy-related disability claim," the representatives usually understand better what you need. The rep who told you that you need to exhaust Medi-Cal was completely confused - possibly thinking about State Disability Insurance (SDI) and private disability insurance coordination, which is a different thing entirely. Keep trying and be very specific about what you're requesting.
That's really smart to reference the exact forms and use their terminology. I'll definitely try that approach. The rep I spoke with sounded very new, so maybe they were just confused between different programs.
Quick update question - have you been able to reach another representative yet? Did they correct this misinformation?
Yes! Finally got through today and spoke with someone who knew exactly what they were doing. You were right - the first rep was completely confused. My PFL claim is now being processed correctly. She said it should take 7-10 days to see the first payment. Thank you all for your help and validation that I wasn't crazy!
so glad you got it sorted out!! enjoy your baby bonding time!!
EDD PFL Baby Bonding Form C delay - uploaded but no confirmation text
I'm so frustrated with this PFL process for baby bonding! I applied 22 days ago and just got a letter saying I need to have Part C filled out for my 22-month-old son. Since he obviously can't fill it out himself, I completed it as his parent and uploaded it to my claim portal yesterday. My worry is that I haven't received any confirmation text from EDD acknowledging they got my document. When I uploaded my initial application docs, I got a text confirmation within hours. Has anyone experienced this? Is there a different timeline for Part C document processing? I'm stressing about bills and wondering if my claim is just sitting there unprocessed somewhere in their system.
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One more thing to note - make sure you're regularly checking both your physical mail and your online portal. EDD often sends notices through only one method, not both. If they need additional information regarding Part C, they might mail you a request without posting it to your online account. This happens frequently with baby bonding claims where the care recipient is a minor child.
omg THIS!! they sent me a paper request for more info but nothing showed online. i almost missed the deadline because i was only checking the portal!
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD today using the Claimyr service that someone recommended here (definitely worth it after trying to call on my own for days). The agent confirmed they received my Part C form but said it was missing my son's birthdate in section 2. I'm uploading the corrected form now and she said to expect processing within 5-7 business days. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! What a relief to finally get an answer.
Jamal Carter
wait isnt there a waiting period before you get paid? i thought you dont get paid for the first week of leave or something
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CyberSamurai
That's a common misconception. The 7-day waiting period applies to Disability Insurance (DI) claims, including Pregnancy Disability. However, there is NO waiting period for Paid Family Leave (PFL) claims, which includes baby bonding. PFL benefits are payable from the first day of eligible leave.
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Ethan Wilson
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my husband's claim was approved today! So it took exactly 9 days from application to approval. We haven't received the payment yet but the online portal shows it as processed. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
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Andre Dubois
yayyy!! so happy for you guys! the payment should hit your account in 1-2 business days. congrats on your baby girl! 💕👶
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