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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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To answer your question about splitting the 8 weeks - yes, you can! Under PFL baby bonding, you can break up your 8 weeks however you want, but EDD requires each segment to be at least 1 week long. So you could do 4 weeks in July and 4 weeks in September, or even 2-2-2-2 spread out over different months within the first year after birth. Just know that each time you start a new segment, you'll need to file additional certification paperwork.
That's perfect! I might do exactly that - maybe 4 weeks in summer and then save the rest for when I need it later in the year. Thank you SO much for all this information!
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HEADS UP!!! I tried doing EXACTLY what you're planning and it was a NIGHTMARE!!! EDD is impossible to deal with for unusual situations like this. They denied my initial claim saying I wasn't available for work since I was planning to move, even though it was for my husband's job (not military tho). I appealed and eventually won but it took FOUR MONTHS to get any money!!! By then we had already moved and I had found a job in our new state. The system is BROKEN!!!! 😡😡😡
Military spouse relocations are actually specifically protected under California UI law - it's a different situation than a regular job-related move. While the system certainly has its issues, the military spouse provision was created exactly for situations like the OP's. It's important not to discourage someone from claiming benefits they're legally entitled to receive based on a different circumstance.
Kelsey Chin
I work with military families on benefits issues, and I want to clarify a few things: 1. You are absolutely eligible for UI after SDI ends, and the military spouse provision applies to your situation. 2. Document everything! Keep a record of all communications with EDD. 3. If possible, begin your job search before your SDI ends - this strengthens your case that you're actively seeking employment. 4. Once in Virginia, you'll need to register with their workforce agency (Virginia Employment Commission) within a week of arrival, but continue to certify through California. 5. Your UI claim will be based on your California base period wages, regardless of your move. The key is proper documentation and timing. File your UI claim immediately after SDI ends, not before or with a gap. And despite what others have said, the system generally works correctly for military spouses - it just requires careful attention to the application details.
Molly Hansen
•Thank you for this expert advice! I didn't realize I'd need to register with Virginia's workforce agency while still certifying through California - that's really helpful to know. I'll start my job search right away and keep detailed records of everything. I feel much more confident navigating this transition now.
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EDD makes this INTENTIONALLY CONFUSING!!! They hope you miss deadlines so they don't have to pay. I had the EXACT same issue and almost lost 3 weeks of benefits because of their unclear instructions. They NEVER explain that you need BOTH forms and the transition between disability and PFL is NOT automatic like they claim!!! ALWAYS call and confirm they received EVERYTHING even if the website says it's processed!!
While the process could definitely be clearer, I don't think they're intentionally making it confusing to avoid paying benefits. The EDD website does explain the difference between SDI and PFL, though it's buried in several pages of information. They're actually required by law to process complete applications within a specific timeframe. The bigger issue is their outdated systems and understaffing.
Amara Eze
Update: I found the DE2508F form through my SDI Online account and submitted it this morning along with a copy of the birth certificate. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help! I would have been completely lost without your guidance. I'll update again once I hear back from EDD about whether my application is complete now.
Great! Just make sure you certify for benefits weekly once your PFL claim is approved. Many people don't realize they need to continue certifying during baby bonding PFL similar to how you did with disability. The certification questions are slightly different though.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my claim was finally approved! It took exactly 16 business days. I ended up calling EDD yesterday (used the Claimyr service that someone recommended here and it worked great - got through in about 10 minutes). The rep told me my claim was actually approved 2 days ago but the online system hadn't updated yet. She also said my EDD card should arrive within 7 days. Thanks everyone for the help!
Grace Lee
Update us if you manage to get through! I'm curious if that Claimyr service actually works as well as some people say. It would be nice to have a reliable way to reach EDD when necessary.
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William Rivera
•Will do. I'm trying the 8AM call tomorrow first, but if that doesn't work, I'll try the service and let you know how it goes. At this point I just need to talk to anyone who can tell me why my claim is stuck in limbo.
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William Rivera
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD! I tried calling right at 8AM as suggested but still couldn't get through after 7 attempts. So I used the Claimyr service mentioned above and got connected to a representative in about 25 minutes. Turns out my claim was flagged because my employer accidentally listed my return-to-work date incorrectly (they put the date I started leave instead of the date I'm returning). The EDD agent fixed it immediately and said my payments should be processed within 3-5 business days for the full 8 weeks. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! If anyone else is stuck in PFL limbo, definitely try either calling right when they open or use a service to get through if you're desperate like I was.
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Evan Kalinowski
•Glad to hear you got it resolved! It's almost always something simple that's causing the hold-up, but you need to actually speak to someone to find out what it is. Hope your payments come through quickly!
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Victoria Charity
•congrats on the new baby btw!! enjoy your time with the little one :
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