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EDD PFL baby bonding for twins - one application or two? So confused!
I just had twins 6 weeks ago (yay sleep deprivation x2!) and I'm getting ready to apply for baby bonding PFL. My employer's HR dept said I should be filling out separate PFL applications for each baby, but when I started the online application, it only asks for ONE child's information. Now I'm totally confused! Do I submit two separate applications or just one application for twin baby bonding? Has anyone here gone through this with multiples? I'm worried about messing up and delaying my benefits since we're already struggling financially with double everything!
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Does EDD send an approval letter for PFL baby bonding claims?
I recently filed for baby bonding PFL after my maternity disability ended and I'm trying to figure out what to expect next. My disability claim went through fine and payments started automatically, but the PFL process seems different. Do they actually send you an official approval letter for Paid Family Leave claims? I'm nervous because my employer is asking for proof that my leave is approved, and I don't know what documentation I'm supposed to give them. I can see my claim is in the system when I log into my EDD account, but there's no status update yet. Has anyone gone through this recently?
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Just wondering if you ever got your approval letter? I'm applying for baby bonding next month and want to know what to expect
Yes! It actually came in the mail yesterday. It took exactly 12 days from when I submitted my application. The letter shows all my claim details including the weekly benefit amount ($1,480) and the total claim period (8 weeks). My HR department was satisfied with it.
Congrats on getting your letter! That's really helpful to know the timeline. I'm expecting my first baby in a few months and trying to plan everything out in advance. Did you have any issues transitioning from disability to PFL, or was it pretty seamless? I've heard some people have gaps between the two benefits and I'm worried about that happening.
EDD PFL claim - letter says missing info but doesn't specify what. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my paid family leave claim. The letter I got says there's missing information, but it doesn't specify what exactly is missing. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to figure out what they need from me?
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I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The vague "missing information" letters are so frustrating. In my case, it turned out they needed an updated wage statement from my employer because the dates didn't match up with my claim period. What helped me was logging into my EDD online account and looking at the "Notices" section - sometimes there are more specific details there that don't make it into the mailed letters. Also, if you submitted your claim recently, double-check that all your forms were signed and dated properly. I missed a signature on one of the secondary pages and that held everything up for weeks. Hope this helps and you get it resolved soon! The waiting is the worst part. 🤞
PFL benefits approval timeline confusion - no notification after 2 weeks
I submitted my baby bonding PFL claim 2 weeks ago and I'm getting really anxious because I've heard nothing back. No approval, no denial, literally zero communication from EDD. The online portal just shows "pending" with no other details. Is this normal?? How long does the approval process typically take before you start getting paid? Also, I'm confused if PFL has the same waiting period as SDI? Do I have to wait 7 days before benefits kick in like with disability? My savings are running low and I really need to know when I might see some money coming in. My employer told me it would be quick but this feels like forever!
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This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - submitted my PFL claim for baby bonding about 12 days ago and seeing nothing but "pending" status. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially @Yara Assad's resolution, has given me so much clarity about what might be going wrong. I'm also transitioning from SDI to PFL and now I'm pretty convinced that's where my claim is stuck too. The advice about using Claimyr and asking specifically about "inter-program transitions" is gold - thank you @Nora Brooks and @Christian Bierman for those insider tips! It's honestly ridiculous that we need to become EDD experts just to access benefits we've already paid for, but this community knowledge sharing is invaluable. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning right at 8:01 AM with all the magic phrases you've shared. For any other new parents reading this who are feeling stressed about delayed PFL claims - this thread proves that persistence pays off and we're definitely not alone in dealing with EDD's broken system. Thanks everyone for taking the time to share your experiences and solutions!
@Julia Hall I m'so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! I ve'been following along as someone who s'expecting my first baby in a few months, and honestly, this whole conversation has been like a crash course in EDD survival tactics that I never knew I d'need. It s'both comforting and infuriating to see how common these SDI-to-PFL transition issues are - comforting because it shows it s'not just individual mistakes causing delays, but infuriating because this is clearly a systemic problem that EDD should have fixed ages ago. The fact that we all have to become amateur bureaucracy experts just to get benefits we ve'been paying into is absolutely wild. I really hope your call tomorrow morning goes smoothly with those magic phrases! Please update us if you get through - these success stories give the rest of us so much hope when we re'dealing with the EDD maze. Good luck with your little one and getting this sorted out!
This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant and planning my maternity leave, and honestly I had no idea about any of these SDI-to-PFL transition issues until reading everyone's experiences here. The fact that this is such a widespread problem that EDD apparently knows about but hasn't fixed is just mind-blowing. @Yara Assad thank you so much for sharing your journey and especially for coming back with the update about getting it resolved! And huge thanks to @Nora Brooks for the "inter-program transitions" tip and @Christian Bierman for the advice about exact date matching - I'm definitely going to be extra careful about those details when I submit my claims. I'm bookmarking this entire thread and the Claimyr service info. It's honestly sad that we need to pay third-party services and become EDD experts just to access our own benefits, but this community knowledge sharing makes me feel so much more prepared. For any other expecting parents who find this thread later - save these tips! The real-world advice here is invaluable compared to EDD's vague official information. You all have probably saved me weeks of stress and confusion!
@Oliver Becker I m'so glad you found this thread helpful for your planning! As someone who s'relatively new to this community but has been lurking and learning from everyone s'experiences, I can t'believe how much valuable information is packed into this conversation. The fact that expecting parents have to do this much research just to navigate basic state benefits is honestly shocking. I m'also bookmarking everything here - especially the Claimyr service and all those specific phrases like inter-program "transitions that" seem to be the magic keys to actually getting help from EDD. It s'amazing how this community has basically created an unofficial user manual for surviving the EDD system! Thanks to @Yara Assad and everyone else for being so generous with sharing their experiences and solutions. This is exactly the kind of real-world knowledge that makes all the difference when you re trying'to focus on your new baby instead of battling bureaucracy.
Moving to another state during pregnancy disability leave - will this affect my EDD benefits?
Hi everyone! I'm due with my first baby in February and starting my pregnancy disability leave in January. My husband just got a job offer out of state that we can't pass up, so we'll be moving to Nevada mid-February (right around my due date, great timing right? 🙃). \n\nI'm worried about what happens with my CA disability benefits if I move. Will EDD still pay me if I'm living in another state? Do I just need to update my address with them? Or does moving completely disqualify me from receiving benefits? I worked and paid into SDI in California for the past 4 years, so it seems unfair to lose those benefits just because we're moving.\n\nHas anyone dealt with moving during maternity leave? What about transitioning to PFL baby bonding afterwards - can I still claim that from Nevada if I'm eligible? Any advice appreciated!
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Thank you for these specific details! I'll talk to my doctor about completing any needed forms before we move. I didn't even think about that potential complication.
Moving during pregnancy/maternity leave can be stressful enough without worrying about benefits! I went through something similar when I moved from CA to Arizona during my second pregnancy. A few additional tips that helped me: 1. Take screenshots of your EDD account showing your updated address - sometimes their system glitches and it's good to have proof you updated it 2. If you're doing direct deposit, consider keeping your CA bank account open until all your benefits finish, just to avoid any payment delays 3. Save all your mail forwarding confirmations from USPS in case EDD needs them The good news is CA really does honor benefits for people who move - they understand life happens! Just stay on top of the paperwork and you should be fine. Congrats on the baby and the new adventure! 🍼
Ryder Greene
Welcome to the twin parent club! 🎉 I went through this exact same confusion with my twins in 2023. Your HR department definitely mixed something up - it's ONE application for PFL baby bonding regardless of how many babies you're bonding with. I made the mistake of initially trying to submit two applications and the second one got rejected with a note saying I already had an active claim. The way I think about it: you're taking time off work to bond with your new family additions, not separate time off for each individual baby. The 8 weeks covers your bonding period with both twins together. One tip: when you fill out the application, just use one baby's info but maybe mention in any comments section that you have twins. Some people also attach both birth certificates when they submit documentation, though I'm not sure if that's required. Good luck and congratulations again!
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Toot-n-Mighty
I went through this same situation with my twins last year! Your HR department is definitely giving you incorrect information. You only need to submit ONE PFL application for baby bonding, even with multiples. The benefit is based on YOUR leave from work to bond with your new family, not per child. I was also confused initially and called EDD to confirm - they told me that whether you have 1 baby or 5 babies, you still get the same 8 weeks of PFL for bonding. When filling out the DE2508 form online, just enter one of your twins' information and maybe add a note in the additional comments section mentioning that you have twins. Make sure you have both birth certificates ready in case EDD requests additional documentation during processing. And don't worry about the timing - since you're at 6 weeks postpartum, you're right on track to apply for PFL if your disability benefits are ending soon. Hang in there - the newborn twin phase is brutal but it does get easier! The financial stress is real with double everything, so getting your PFL sorted will definitely help. Congratulations on your babies! 🎉
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Alice Fleming
@Lydia Santiago Great questions! You can apply for PFL while you re'still on SDI, but the PFL benefits won t'start until your disability period officially ends. I recommend applying about 2 weeks before your SDI is set to end to avoid any gaps in benefits. EDD doesn t'automatically transition you - you have to submit a separate PFL application. The timing coordination with your employer is mainly about making sure they know you re'extending your leave for bonding time after your recovery period. Some people run into issues if they don t'communicate this clearly with HR. The good news is that since you re'expecting twins, you already know what to expect with the application process thanks to this thread! Just remember - one application for both babies when the time comes. Good luck with your delivery!
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
@Lydia Santiago Great questions! Yes, you can transition directly from SDI pregnancy (disability to) PFL baby bonding without any gap - that s'actually the ideal way to do it. You should apply for PFL about 2-3 weeks before your SDI ends so there s'no interruption in benefits. The timing can be tricky though - I recommend calling EDD or using one of those callback services mentioned earlier to make sure you get the transition right. Your employer doesn t'handle the transition, it s'all through EDD, but you should definitely keep HR informed about your leave dates. Also start gathering your documents now birth (certificates, etc. because) once those babies arrive you ll'be too exhausted to deal with paperwork! Feel free to ask if you have more questions - this community has been super helpful for navigating all the California benefits stuff.
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