Congrats on getting through, Yara! That's such a relief. For anyone else reading this thread, I'd also recommend documenting everything in writing after your call - date, time, agent name if they give it, and all the key points discussed. I learned this the hard way when I had conflicting information from different EDD reps and needed to reference my previous conversations. Also, that direct extension number is gold - definitely save it! Wishing you a smooth transition and congratulations on your little one coming soon! 🎉

Another tip that worked for me - if you're still having trouble getting through by phone, try reaching out to your local state assembly member's office. They often have direct contacts at EDD and can help expedite issues for constituents. I was stuck in a similar situation last year and my assembly member's office got me connected with an EDD supervisor within 48 hours. You can find your representative at findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov. It's a free service and they're surprisingly helpful with state agency issues!

Hello! Did you ever get paid past your baby’s birthday? My benefits stopped the day before my daughter’s 1st birthday. I had about 1 week left of benefits left in my claim :

This is such an important thread - thank you to everyone sharing their experiences! I'm seeing conflicting information here that's really concerning. Some people like @Amina Toure and @FireflyDreams report getting their full 8 weeks even past the 1-year mark, while @Chanaii Hgmg and @Lizeth Aparicio had their benefits cut off right at the birthday. This suggests EDD might be inconsistently applying their own rules, which is incredibly unfair to families. For anyone in this situation, I'd strongly recommend: 1. Get written confirmation from EDD about your specific case before your baby's birthday 2. Document everything - save emails, take screenshots of your claim status 3. If benefits are cut off unexpectedly, file an appeal immediately 4. Consider contacting your state representative if you believe EDD is misapplying the rules The fact that some families are losing precious bonding time due to what appears to be inconsistent policy enforcement is really troubling. No parent should have to worry about their benefits being cut short when they're following the rules correctly.

Hey OP, when did you initially file your claim? There might be different follow-up procedures depending on how long it's been.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my PFL claim 2 months ago and it feels like I'm stuck in limbo. The phone system is absolutely brutal - I've probably made 50+ calls and only gotten through once, just to be told they needed more documentation (which I had already submitted twice). One thing that's helped me stay organized is creating a spreadsheet with all my call attempts, confirmation numbers, and what was discussed each time. Also screenshot everything in your online account - I've had things mysteriously disappear from my portal before. Has anyone tried faxing documents instead of uploading them online? I'm wondering if that might be more reliable. At this point I'm willing to try anything! 😩

Oh! I forgot to mention - if you're having trouble reaching EDD (and trust me, you WILL), I found that calling right when they open at 8:00 AM sometimes works. But honestly, after trying for days I broke down and used Claimyr too. Saved me hours of frustration and got me connected to someone who actually knew about the military spouse provision. Best $20 I spent during that whole stressful move.

As a fellow military spouse who went through this process, I want to add one more tip that really helped me - make sure you have your husband's social security number ready when you file. EDD will ask for it to verify the military connection. Also, if you're worried about the base period earnings, you might want to calculate your total wages from any part-time work you had in 2024. Even small amounts from multiple jobs can add up to meet that $1,300 threshold. I was surprised to find that my scattered part-time work while in school actually did qualify me! Don't give up hope before you run the numbers. Good luck with your move to Arizona!

I had my baby last year and its so confusing the way everything works in California!!! I thought PFL and CFRA were the same thing but they're totally different right? And then theres SDI too? Why do they make this all so complicated for new parents????

Just want to add my support here - you're absolutely in the right! I went through something similar 3 years ago and my company initially tried the same argument. What helped me was getting everything in writing from them about WHY they were denying my request, then responding with the specific CFRA regulations that others have mentioned here. Once I had their denial documented, it became really clear they were violating state law. Also, don't forget that during your baby bonding leave, you'll be eligible for PFL benefits (about 60-70% of your wages) even though you've been on disability for months. The PFL and CFRA eligibility windows run independently. Stay strong and don't let them intimidate you - 7 years with the company means you've definitely earned these rights!