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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD! For anyone with the same question in the future - yes, you need to submit a new DE2508 form for the second period of baby bonding, but no, it's not a completely new claim in terms of wage eligibility. It's considered accessing your remaining balance of the original entitlement. The representative confirmed all leave periods must be at least two weeks long (with some exceptions) and must be completed within 12 months of birth/adoption/placement. Thanks everyone for your help!
Glad you got through and got the information you needed! Thanks for coming back to share the update - this will help other parents in the same situation.
Great to see this got resolved! As someone who works in HR and deals with PFL questions regularly, I can confirm that Omar's update is spot on. The split baby bonding process confuses a lot of new parents and even some HR departments. Just to add a few tips for anyone else in this situation: 1) Keep your original claim number handy when you call EDD, 2) Make sure your employer knows about the intermittent leave plan from the start, and 3) Submit your new DE2508 at least 2-3 weeks before you want the benefits to start. The processing times can vary but planning ahead helps avoid gaps in pay. Congrats on your little one Omar!
This is such helpful information! As a new parent myself, I had no idea about the 2-3 week advance processing time recommendation. I'm planning to take my baby bonding leave in a few months and was going to submit everything just a week before. Thank you for the practical tips - especially keeping the original claim number ready. It's reassuring to hear from someone who deals with these cases regularly. The whole PFL system seems so complicated from the outside!
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Congratulations on your pregnancy! I went through a similar situation with employment gaps and was worried about PFL eligibility too. The good news is that California's system is designed to help working parents, and your situation sounds like it should qualify. Since you worked from January-July 2024 at your original job, then had part-time work through December, you should definitely have enough earnings in your base period (which would be all of 2024 for an April 2025 claim). The fact that you're back with the same employer might actually work in your favor for job protection rights too. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here - start gathering your documentation now! Keep all your pay stubs, employment letters, and any correspondence with your employer about your rehiring. Having everything organized will make the claims process much smoother when you're dealing with a newborn. Also, don't stress too much about the complex system - it seems overwhelming at first, but EDD has gotten better at processing maternity claims in recent years. You've got this!
Thank you so much! That's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through something similar. I'm definitely going to start organizing all my documentation now - that's such good advice. It's been really stressful worrying about whether I'd qualify, but everyone here has been so helpful in explaining how the system actually works. I feel much more confident now that I should be covered. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hey Aisha! Congratulations on your pregnancy! 🎉 I just went through the PFL process myself last year and wanted to share a few things that might help ease your mind: Your work situation actually sounds pretty solid for PFL eligibility. Since you worked full-time from January-July 2024, plus had part-time earnings through December, you should easily meet the $300 minimum earnings requirement for your base period. The system looks at ALL your covered employment, not just one specific job. A couple practical tips from my experience: - Download the SDI mobile app once you create your account - it's way easier to check claim status than the website - When your doctor certifies you for disability, ask for a copy of the form they submit. Sometimes there are delays and having your own copy helps if you need to follow up - Start tracking your expected due date and count backwards 4 weeks - that's typically when you can start your pregnancy disability claim The rehiring situation is actually great news for job protection! Since it's the same employer, your previous service time might count toward FMLA/CFRA eligibility thresholds. You've got this! The system can be confusing but it sounds like you're asking all the right questions. Feel free to ask if you have any other concerns!
This is such helpful practical advice, thank you Vanessa! I had no idea there was an SDI mobile app - that will definitely make things easier. And asking for a copy of the certification form is brilliant - I wouldn't have thought of that but it makes total sense in case there are any processing delays. I'm going to start counting backwards from my due date to figure out the timing. It's so reassuring to hear from someone who actually went through this recently and that the process worked out well. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! 💕
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smh EDD needs to get there act together. how hard is it to have a working website in 2023?
For real tho. 💯 It's like they're stuck in 1995 or somethin
Hey OP, any luck with resetting your password? Keep us updated!
@Dylan Campbell That s'actually really good advice! I had a similar issue with another government site and it turned out my password manager extension was causing problems. Also @Emma Davis, if you re'still stuck, try typing the password manually instead of copy/pasting - sometimes there are hidden characters that mess things up.
@Emma Davis I went through this exact same nightmare a few weeks ago! What finally worked for me was doing the password reset on my phone using mobile data instead of WiFi, and making sure I was logged out of ALL other Google/browser accounts first. Something about having multiple sessions seemed to confuse their system. Also try incognito/private browsing mode - that cleared up the issue for me instantly. Hope this helps! 🙏
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This whole thread is exactly what I needed to read right now! I've been trying to adjust my PFL dates for over two weeks and was starting to lose hope. The disability services line at 1-800-480-3287 is news to me - I can't believe there's been an alternative to that main EDD black hole this whole time! I'm definitely going to try the 8:02 AM strategy tomorrow with all my documentation ready. The assembly member backup plan is genius too - never thought about escalating through elected officials. One thing I'm curious about: has anyone had success with the online portal recently, or is calling still the most reliable way to get actual results? I submitted a request online about 5 days ago but haven't heard anything back yet. Really appreciate everyone sharing what actually worked instead of just complaining. This community support makes dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare so much more manageable! 🙏
I'm in the exact same situation! Just discovered this thread and feeling so much more hopeful now. The disability services line is completely new information to me too - I've been banging my head against the wall with that main EDD number for weeks. From what I've read in the comments above, calling seems to be getting better results than the online portal lately. Several people mentioned the online submissions taking a week or more with no response, while the disability line has been getting people through in 15-20 minutes when they call right at opening. I'm setting my alarm for 8:00 AM tomorrow to try that 8:02 strategy! Thanks for asking about the online portal - helps to know I'm not the only one waiting on that front. We've got this! 💪
I've been lurking on this thread and wow, you all have created an incredible resource here! As someone who's currently stuck in PFL date adjustment hell (going on week 3 now), reading through all these real strategies gives me so much hope. I had no clue about the disability services line at 1-800-480-3287 - that's a complete game changer! I've been torturing myself with the main EDD line and getting nowhere. The 8:02 AM timing tip is so smart too, and I love how specific everyone is being about what actually works versus just general advice. The assembly member escalation strategy blew my mind - I never thought about getting elected officials involved but it makes perfect sense that they'd have direct lines to cut through the bureaucracy. Definitely bookmarking that findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov site for backup. Planning to try the systematic approach tomorrow: disability services line at 8:02, all docs ready as PDFs, ask for confirmation email AND case number. If that doesn't work, I'll pivot to the assembly member route. Thanks everyone for turning what felt like an impossible situation into an actual action plan! This is exactly the kind of community support we need when dealing with these systems. 🙏
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Just wanted to add that if you're still having trouble after checking online, you can also try the EDD mobile app - sometimes it loads faster than the website, especially during peak hours. I've noticed that payment dates usually show up 1-2 days before the money actually hits your account, so don't panic if you see a date but don't get paid immediately. Also, if your claim shows "pending" for more than a few weeks, that's when I'd definitely try calling or reaching out to your assembly member like others mentioned. The system is definitely frustrating but most people do eventually get their payments sorted out!
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Mei Liu
•Great point about the mobile app! I didn't even know EDD had one. And yeah, that delay between seeing the payment date and actually getting the money is nerve-wracking - good to know that's normal. Thanks for the heads up about the "pending" timeline too. This whole thread has been so helpful for someone like me who's new to navigating all this EDD stuff!
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Aisha Hussain
Hey Isabella! I went through this exact same thing a few months ago and I totally feel your stress. Here's what helped me figure out my payment timeline: If you log into your EDD account, look for a section called "Claim Status" or "Payment Information" - it should show you if your payments are "Issued," "Pending," or if there are any holds on your account. One thing that really helped me was setting up text notifications through the EDD portal. They'll send you updates when your payment status changes, which saved me from obsessively checking the website every hour (guilty as charged lol). Also, if you're on Paid Family Leave specifically, payments usually come on the same day of the week that you first got approved, but it can take 2-3 business days to actually show up in your bank account after EDD says it's "issued." Don't lose hope - I know the waiting is absolutely brutal, but most people do get their payments eventually. The system is just super backed up. Keep checking your account and definitely try some of the other suggestions people posted here. You got this! 💪
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Alexander Zeus
•This is such great advice, thank you! I had no idea about the text notifications - I'm definitely going to set those up right away. The part about payments coming on the same day of the week is really helpful too, I'll keep track of that pattern. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's been through the same thing and came out the other side. The waiting really is brutal but knowing it worked out for you gives me hope! 🙏
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