DE2501F Form: Do I need to put SSN on every page for PFL bonding claim?
Hey everyone, I'm filling out the DE2501F form for Paid Family Leave and I'm confused about the social security number requirement. Do I really need to put it on every single page, even the ones that don't apply to my bonding claim? And what about the attached documents like the hospital verification letter? Should I include it there too? I'm especially unsure about Parts C, D, and E since they're not relevant to my situation. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve DE2501F SSN requirement confusion, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dITGuL8-rdk
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Carmen Ruiz
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through this nightmare last year. From what I remember, they want your SSN on EVERYTHING. It's annoying af but better safe than sorry, ya know? 🙄
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Andre Lefebvre
•Seriously? That seems like overkill. Aren't they worried about identity theft or something?
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Carmen Ruiz
•You'd think so, right? But nope, they dgaf about our privacy apparently 🤷♀️
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Zoe Dimitriou
•I heard its for tracking purposes. Still sucks tho
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QuantumQuest
I just went through this process! Here's what I learned: • Yes, put your SSN on every page of the DE2501F form, even if the section doesn't apply to you. • For attached documents like hospital letters, it's best to include your SSN as well. • For Parts C, D, and E that don't apply, still write your SSN at the top of those pages. • If there's no designated spot for SSN on a page, write it in the top right corner. It's a pain, but it helps them process your claim faster. Good luck with your bonding time!
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Yuki Yamamoto
•Thank you so much for the detailed response! This is exactly what I needed to know. Did you have any issues with your claim being processed?
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QuantumQuest
•Glad I could help! My claim went through pretty smoothly. Took about 2 weeks to get approved. Just make sure you dot all your i's and cross all your t's!
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Jamal Anderson
•This is great info! Saving this for when I need to file next month. 👍
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Mei Zhang
I swear, the EDD makes everything 10x more complicated than it needs to be. Why can't they just use a single identifier for the whole application? 🤦♂️
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Liam McGuire
•Preach! 🙌 Their systems are probably running on DOS or something lol
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Amara Eze
•As someone who works in government (not EDD), you'd be surprised how outdated some of our systems are. It's not always easy to update them.
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Mei Zhang
•@profile 8 That's fair, but come on. It's 2023! Time to get with the program 😤
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Giovanni Ricci
Pro tip: I always make copies of EVERYTHING before sending it in. You never know when they might 'lose' your paperwork. 🙄
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NeonNomad
Has anyone tried calling them to ask? I've been trying for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating!
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•Lol good luck with that. I think their phone lines are permanently busy 🤣
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Dylan Mitchell
•Actually, I found a way to get through! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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NeonNomad
•Wow, really? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Dylan Mitchell
•I was skeptical too, but it seriously worked. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Sofia Martinez
•Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Dylan Mitchell
•@profile 13 I get that, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not having to sit on hold for hours was totally worth it.
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Dmitry Volkov
Anyone else feel like we're living in the stone age with all this paperwork? 🦕 When are they gonna move this stuff online?
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Ava Thompson
•Careful what you wish for. Have you seen how 'well' their online unemployment system worked during the pandemic? 💀
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Dmitry Volkov
•Oof, good point. Maybe paper isn't so bad after all 😅
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CyberSiren
congrats on the new addition to your family, OP! hope the paperwork headache doesnt take away from your special time 👶❤️
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Yuki Yamamoto
•Aww, thank you! It's definitely been a whirlwind, but so worth it. Just trying to get all this sorted so I can focus on the baby!
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Mei Liu
Just wanted to add my experience - I completed my DE2501F form last month and yes, you absolutely need your SSN on every page! I initially skipped it on the pages that didn't apply to me and got a letter back asking me to resubmit with SSN on ALL pages. Learned that lesson the hard way 😅 For the hospital verification letter, I wrote my SSN in small print at the top corner just to be safe. Better to over-document than have delays in processing. The whole thing took about 3 weeks total once I resubmitted properly. Hang in there!
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Maya Lewis
•Oh no, that's exactly what I was worried about! Thank you for sharing your experience - it's so helpful to hear from someone who went through the resubmission process. I definitely don't want any delays, so I'll make sure to put my SSN on every single page, even the ones that seem irrelevant. Did they give you any specific instructions when they sent it back, or just a generic "needs SSN on all pages" message?
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GalaxyGazer
I just went through this exact same situation! Yes, you definitely need your SSN on every single page of the DE2501F form - even Parts C, D, and E that don't apply to bonding claims. I made the mistake of leaving it off a couple pages thinking they weren't relevant and had to resubmit everything. For the hospital verification letter and other attachments, I wrote my SSN in the top right corner in small print. The EDD representative I finally got through to said they need it for their scanning and filing system. It's tedious but saves you weeks of delays. Also, make copies of everything before sending! Good luck with your bonding leave - such an exciting time! 🍼
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Olivia Evans
•Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. I was definitely leaning towards being overly cautious with the SSN placement, and your comment confirms that's the right approach. The detail about the scanning and filing system makes total sense - I guess their automated systems need that identifier on every page to keep everything organized. I'll definitely make sure to put my SSN even on those irrelevant sections. And yes, making copies is such good advice! I've heard too many horror stories about lost paperwork. Really appreciate you taking the time to help out a fellow parent! 🙏
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Sophia Gabriel
I'm going through this same process right now and honestly, the SSN requirement is such a headache! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's super helpful to know I'm not the only one confused by this. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like the safest approach is definitely to put your SSN on every single page, even if it feels redundant. I'd rather be overly cautious than deal with delays or having to resubmit everything. @QuantumQuest and @GalaxyGazer, your detailed explanations are gold! Question for those who've been through this - did you write your SSN by hand on the hospital documents, or did you add it digitally before printing? I want to make sure I'm doing this the most professional way possible.
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