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I had the exact same issue a few months back! The wrong employment date messed up my whole claim timeline. What finally worked for me was faxing a correction request along with my final paystub and a signed letter from HR confirming my actual last day. It took about 2 weeks to process, but way faster than trying to get through on the phone. The fax number should be on your claim paperwork - if you can't find it, it's usually listed on the EDD website under PFL contact info. Just make sure to include your claim number on every page!
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This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently on maternity leave through SDI and planning to transition to PFL for bonding time in a few weeks. Reading about the certification requirements has been eye-opening - I had no idea PFL worked differently than regular disability payments. I'm definitely going to set up those calendar reminders that Aisha mentioned. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't make this clearer, but at least now I know what to expect. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's going to save me (and probably my husband when he takes his PFL later) from the same payment delays and stress you all went through!
Welcome to the PFL journey! You're so smart to research this ahead of time. I wish I had known about the certification differences before my husband started his leave. One thing I'd also suggest is taking screenshots of your online account once you submit each certification - it helps you keep track of what you've done and when, especially if there are any disputes later. The transition from SDI to PFL can be a bit confusing administratively, but knowing about the biweekly certifications puts you way ahead of where we were! Good luck with your bonding time when it starts.
@Grant Vikers hi hopefully I can get a response. I’m in the same boat. I switched to family paid bonding and only received 2 days worth of pay when I submitted my application. It’s been 14 days today and there’s nothing in my account. My claim is active and the only forms I have are reestablishing bonding and claimant change. I see there is a certification process mentioned. Which form would that be?
I'm going through a very similar situation right now! My wife just started her baby bonding PFL two weeks ago and we're already confused about the certification process. After reading this thread, I immediately went to check her SDI Online account and sure enough, there's a certification form that's been sitting there for 3 days that we had no idea about. It's absolutely ridiculous that EDD doesn't send any kind of email notification or text alert when these certifications are due. How are people supposed to know? We got so used to the automatic payments during her pregnancy disability that we just assumed PFL would work the same way. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this thread literally just saved us from weeks of payment delays and frustration. Going to set up those biweekly calendar reminders right now!
@Yara Sayegh what does the certification form look like?
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Quick clarification that might save others some confusion: in California, there are two separate programs: 1. State Disability Insurance (SDI) - this covers your pregnancy disability before birth (if needed) and your recovery period after birth (typically 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for c-section). This requires doctor certification. 2. Paid Family Leave (PFL) - this covers baby bonding time and gives you up to 8 weeks of paid leave. No doctor certification needed, just proof of relationship to the child. The transition between these two programs is where most people get confused. They are separate claims but both managed through the same EDD system and SDI Online account.
One important note about the PFL portion - if both parents want to take the 8 weeks of baby bonding, they can! My husband and I both got our full 8 weeks each. Just wanted to make sure people know it's not a shared pool of time.
As someone who just went through this transition last month, I can confirm you absolutely DO NOT need new doctor paperwork for PFL baby bonding! The medical certification is only required for the SDI disability portion (your recovery period). Here's what you'll need to do: 1. File a new PFL claim using form DE2508 through your existing SDI Online account 2. You'll need your baby's birth certificate information (not the actual certificate, just the details) 3. Set your PFL start date for the day AFTER your disability ends 4. File about 1-2 weeks before your disability period ends to avoid payment gaps The whole process took me maybe 15 minutes online. No doctor visits, no medical forms, no hassle! Just make sure you don't overlap the dates between your disability and PFL claims. Congratulations on your new baby! 🎉
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idk if this helps but i found this calculator on the PFL website that estimates your weekly benefit amount. saved me a bunch of math headaches lol
Oh that's perfect! Do you have a link?
sure thing! here ya go: [insert fake link here] hope it helps!
Just went through this process a few months ago! One thing I wish I'd known earlier - make sure you calculate your benefit based on your highest quarter earnings in the base period (the 12 months before you became disabled/took leave). Also, if you're planning to take the full 8 weeks consecutively, you might want to coordinate with any disability insurance you might have from pregnancy/childbirth since they can sometimes overlap. The EDD website has a benefit calculator but it's kinda buried - search for "PFL benefit estimator" and it should pop up. Good luck with everything! 🍼
Oliver Cheng
Is it just me or does anyone else think its ridiculous how complicated they make this process? Like, we're already dealing with family stuff, why add all this stress? 🙄
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Taylor To
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul. It's 2023, why can't this be more streamlined?
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Ella Cofer
•Totally agree. I work in tech and I'm always shocked at how outdated government systems are. Someone needs to disrupt this space!
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Malik Jackson
Congratulations on getting approved! 🎉 One thing I learned during my PFL experience is to keep copies of everything you submit - not just the originals. I had to resubmit some paperwork because they claimed they never received it, and having my own copies saved me so much hassle. Also, if you're planning to return to work part-time at first, make sure you understand how that affects your benefits. Good luck with everything!
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Freya Andersen
•This is such solid advice! I'm definitely going to make copies of everything. The part-time work thing is something I hadn't even thought about yet - do you know if there's a specific threshold for how many hours you can work while still getting benefits?
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