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
AuthorThank 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
AuthorAww, 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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