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EDD PFL identity verification delay holding up remaining baby bonding payments - stressed about timeframe
My husband is halfway through his 8-week baby bonding leave and we're stressed about payment delays after EDD suddenly requested identity verification. His PFL claim started fine - we got the award letter and first payment for 3 weeks arrived promptly. Then out of nowhere, EDD sent a request for identity verification (ID, W-2, and SSN documentation) TWO WEEKS after they'd already sent the first payment! We submitted everything immediately through the online portal, but it's been radio silent for almost 2 weeks now. His leave period is almost over and we're still missing payments for the remaining 5 weeks. Has anyone dealt with these random identity checks AFTER payments started? How long did you wait for payments to resume? We're counting on this income and getting really worried they won't pay before he has to return to work next week.
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Baby Bonding PFL payments delayed after Pregnancy Disability ended - no money for 3 weeks!
Help! My Pregnancy Disability claim ended 3 weeks ago (April 27th) and I still haven't received ANY baby bonding payments. I filed the PFL claim online a week before my PDL ended and got the confirmation number, but nothing has shown up in my account. Has anyone else experienced this delay between pregnancy disability and baby bonding? I'm starting to panic because we budgeted for this income and my savings are running low. Called EDD 12 times today and couldn't get through to a real person. Anyone know how long this gap is supposed to be or what might be going wrong?
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Why is everyone acting like this is normal?? It's NOT normal or acceptable for the state to just stop sending money to new parents! When I had my baby in 2023, I didn't have any gap between disability and baby bonding. Something is wrong with your claim specifically. Did you file online or using paper forms? The paper forms take WAY longer.
Actually, seamless transitions are the exception, not the rule. The majority of claimants experience a 1-3 week gap between PDL and PFL. You were one of the lucky ones! The system processing time varies significantly based on claim volume, staffing levels, and whether any verification is needed. Online filing is faster, but even then, gaps are common during the transition.
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD today! The rep confirmed there was nothing wrong with my application, but said there's usually a 2-3 week processing period when transitioning from PDL to PFL Baby Bonding. She said my payment should be issued within the next 5 business days. For anyone else in this situation - it seems like waiting is normal (though super stressful). Thanks everyone for your advice and support!
That's great news! Glad you got confirmation. For future reference (or for others reading this), if you need to transition from PDL to PFL again for another child, file the PFL claim about 2 weeks before your PDL ends. It won't start paying until after PDL ends, but having it pre-processed in their system can reduce the gap significantly.
congrats!! isnt it SUCH a relief when you finally talk to someone who can help?? enjoy your baby bonding time!! 💕👶
Confusion about SDI to PFL transition timing - do I apply for baby bonding today or wait?
Just got my final pregnancy disability payment today (yay!) and I'm now 5 weeks postpartum. My official SDI return-to-work date is set for 4/29/2025, but I'm totally confused about when I should file for baby bonding PFL. Do I need to wait until my disability officially ends on 4/29 before applying, or should I submit my PFL claim today? Also, there's like 6 extra days between my last disability payment and my RTW date - will those days just go unpaid or should my PFL automatically kick in to cover them? I'm worried about creating a gap in benefits. First-time mom here and completely overwhelmed by all these different benefits!
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Update - I used Claimyr this morning and got through to EDD in about 15 minutes! The rep told me the online transition prompt wasn't appearing because of a "flag" on my disability claim that was preventing the PFL option from showing up. She removed the flag, processed my PFL application over the phone, and confirmed my benefits will start immediately after my disability ends with no gap. Those 6 days will be covered! Such a relief to have this sorted out quickly. For anyone facing the same issue, definitely worth getting through to a real person.
Great update! This is exactly why it's so important to be proactive with EDD. Their system has these little glitches that can cause big problems if not addressed. Glad you got it sorted out quickly!
Thank you SO much for the update! I'm going to try this right now. It sounds like my situation might be similar with some kind of flag preventing the transition. I'll report back with how it goes!
How long after SDI ends until first PFL baby bonding payment arrives?
Hi everyone! My pregnancy disability just ended and I submitted my PFL application for baby bonding last week. I'm getting really anxious about when I'll see my first payment. The rent is due soon and my savings are dwindling fast. Has anybody gone through the SDI to PFL transition recently? How long did it take from when you submitted the PFL claim until you actually saw money in your account? The EDD website just says "processing times may vary" which isn't helpful at all! 😩
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Yes! Thank you for checking back. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got through to EDD yesterday. Turns out there was a small discrepancy between when my doctor said my disability ended and when I started my PFL claim (off by one day). The representative fixed it while I was on the phone, and my online account updated this morning showing the claim is now approved! They said I should see payment within 24-48 hours. What a relief!
Both our baby bonding PFL claims stuck pending for 2+ months - Should we reapply?
Our twin situation has turned into an EDD nightmare! My wife and I both submitted baby bonding PFL applications back in late February 2025 after our twins were born. It's now almost May and BOTH our claims still show as 'pending' in the EDD portal. I thought PFL claims were supposed to be processed within 14 days? We've each called at least 20 times and either get disconnected or sit on hold until the office closes. I'm starting to panic because our savings are almost gone and neither of us is getting paid. Should we just submit new applications? Would that make things worse? Has anyone dealt with both parents having stuck PFL claims at the same time?
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wait i'm confused... i thought you could only get PFL if you were the one who gave birth? can both parents really get it at the same time? my husband and i are expecting in july and we didn't know we could both apply...
There are two different programs. Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) or State Disability Insurance (SDI) is what covers the person who gives birth - typically 4 weeks before delivery and 6-8 weeks after. Then there's Paid Family Leave (PFL) for baby bonding, which BOTH parents can take - up to 8 weeks each. So yes, both you and your husband can receive benefits, but the birthing parent typically transitions from SDI to PFL after recovery.
omg this changes everything!!! we had no idea he could get paid leave too! thank you so much for explaining!!!
Quick update for anyone interested: We finally got through to EDD this morning! Turns out there was a "system flag" on both our accounts because we have the same address and birth date for the twins. The representative removed the flag and said both claims should be processed within 5-7 business days. So relieved! For anyone else stuck in pending: definitely mention "escalation" when you call (thanks @HR-Person!), and yes, twin births with both parents applying does seem to cause problems in their system.
Excellent news! This is exactly the issue I suspected. So glad you were able to get it resolved. Make sure to check your accounts daily, and if you don't see movement within 7 days, call back and reference the previous call.
How did you actually get through?? I've been calling for DAYS and can't get a real person!
Zoe Stavros
After you get this resolved, make sure your husband files his final certification correctly. Since you mentioned he's going back to work next week, he'll need to report his return-to-work date on his final certification. If he doesn't do this accurately, it could trigger an overpayment notice months later. The specific question is on the certification form where it asks if there was any change in your eligibility - returning to work counts as a change, and he'll need to provide the exact date.
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Andre Rousseau
AuthorOh thank you for this! I hadn't even thought about the return to work certification process. Will definitely make sure he reports the correct date to avoid any overpayment issues later.
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Liam Sullivan
Just wanted to update everyone - we finally got through to EDD using Claimyr this morning! The rep confirmed they received all our identity verification documents and said the system shows they were "pending review." She put a note on the account about his leave ending next week and said she'd flag it as time-sensitive. Hopefully this helps speed things up! Will update again when/if we receive payment.
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Amara Okafor
That's excellent news! The time-sensitive flag can definitely help expedite things. In my experience working with these claims, you should see movement within 2-3 business days once that priority flag is applied to the account. Definitely update us when you hear more!
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