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Does ne1 know if he can still get the full 8 weeks even if he applies late? like if he waits 2 weeks after baby born to apply does he still get all 8 weeks?
Yes! He still gets the full 8 weeks of PFL benefits as long as he takes them within the first 12 months after birth. The application timing doesn't reduce his benefit amount - it just affects when he starts receiving payments. But remember, he needs to file within 41 days of starting his leave to avoid claim issues.
One more important thing I forgot to mention - when your fiancé files, he'll need to provide your information as the birth mother and indicate his relationship to the child. The EDD system will likely cross-reference with your pregnancy disability claim (if you filed one) to verify the birth. Also, he should select "Bonding with new child" as the reason for leave, NOT "Care for a family member" which is a different type of claim. I've seen people make that mistake and have their claims delayed.
Thank you for the extra details! I am on SDI for pregnancy now, so hopefully that will make his verification process smoother. I'll make sure he selects baby bonding specifically.
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Have you contacted the American Cancer Society? They sometimes have resources for families dealing with cancer including transportation assistance and financial guidance. Might be worth calling them while you sort out the EDD situation.
I haven't thought of that - thank you for the suggestion! I'll give them a call tomorrow. At this point I'm willing to explore any options that might help.
Coming back to add: Be very careful how you phrase things in your interview. If you say "I can't work because I'm caring for my husband," that's an automatic disqualification for UI. Instead, explain that you are actively seeking work that accommodates your constraints, such as remote positions, flexible scheduling, or evening/weekend hours. Be prepared to provide examples of jobs you've applied for that would work with your caregiving responsibilities. This shows you're making a good faith effort to find suitable employment while balancing your caregiving duties. However, I want to set realistic expectations - with only one quarter of earnings, the monetary qualification will likely be the biggest hurdle, regardless of availability issues. Benefits are calculated based on your highest quarter earnings in the base period, and you need a minimum amount across multiple quarters to qualify.
This is extremely helpful advice. I've been applying for remote customer service jobs and weekend retail positions, so I'll make sure to document those applications before the interview. I'm trying to stay hopeful, but it sounds like the one quarter of work is going to be the dealbreaker regardless of how I explain my availability. It's so frustrating that there seems to be this gap in support for caregivers.
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oh also make sure he put the right bank info for direct deposit! my friend's husband had his deposit rejected because he put the wrong account number and it delayed everything by another 2 weeks!
Good idea! I'll have him double check that tonight too.
To follow up on the certification question you asked earlier - for PFL bonding claims, there's usually just one certification at the beginning, not ongoing certifications like with unemployment or disability. The initial certification should have been part of his application (DE 2501F form). Once approved, payments are generally made all at once for consecutive weeks of leave, unless he specifically requested intermittent bonding. If his claim is approved, he'll get a Notice of Computation in the mail showing his weekly benefit amount and maximum benefit amount. The direct deposit should follow shortly after approval.
Thank you so much for explaining this! The whole process is so confusing, especially when you're sleep deprived with a newborn. I appreciate everyone's help!
James Maki
I just remembered something else! Check if your claim was assigned a different claim ID after you gave birth. Sometimes they create an entirely new claim for the post-birth recovery period rather than continuing your pre-birth disability claim. If this happened, you might be looking at the wrong claim status. Try going to your claim history and see if there's another claim that was opened around your delivery date.
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Lindsey Fry
•I just checked and I only see one claim, but that's a really good idea. Maybe they created a new one but it's not showing up in my account for some reason? This whole system is so confusing!
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Kayla Morgan
update?????? did u get thru to anyone? im curious if that claimyr thing actually works cause im about to start maternity leave next month and im already nervous about dealing with edd again
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Lindsey Fry
•I actually did get through using Claimyr! The agent said there was an issue with how my pre-delivery disability was supposed to transition to post-delivery. Apparently my doctor needed to submit additional documentation confirming the birth date, which she did today. The agent said I should receive payment within 5-7 business days. I'm cautiously optimistic!
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