Do I need to notify EDD when my baby is born for PFL baby bonding benefits?

You definitely need to file a separate PFL claim for baby bonding! The transition from pregnancy disability to baby bonding is NOT automatic. Your HR is correct. After your baby is born, you'll need to submit the DE2501FP form for baby bonding benefits. Don't wait until your disability ends - you should file for PFL about 1-2 weeks before your pregnancy disability claim ends to avoid payment gaps. You'll need your baby's birth certificate (or hospital documentation) to complete the application.

congrats on the baby! i went thru this last yr and its super confusing. yes you def need 2 file for PFL separate from disability, they r completely diff claims. the dr office should give u forms but u can also apply online in ur existing edd account. just make sure u do it BEFORE ur disability ends or youll have a gap!!

I just went through this nightmare process!!! So many confusing steps that NOBODY explains clearly. Yes, you file a brand new claim for PFL after your baby is born. Don't make my mistake - I thought it would automatically transition and ended up with NO MONEY for almost 3 weeks while they processed my late PFL application!!! The EDD website is USELESS. I spent HOURS trying to get through on the phone to ask questions. Seriously, I called over 40 TIMES and kept getting disconnected or told the wait time was 4+ hours.

When i had my baby the hospital gave me papers for the birth certificate and i just sent that in with my pfl claim. make sure you mark it as baby bonding not disability!!! my cousin did disability by accident and got denied and had to appeal!!!

Here's the exact process: 1. You're currently on pregnancy disability (SDI) 2. When your baby is born, you don't need to immediately notify EDD just to report the birth 3. About 1-2 weeks before your disability benefits end (so around week 4-5 postpartum), file your PFL claim for baby bonding 4. You can file online through your existing SDI Online account - look for the "File a New Claim" button 5. Select "Paid Family Leave" as the claim type 6. You'll need the baby's birth certificate or hospital documentation showing birth and parental relationship 7. Your claim will process and benefits should begin when your disability period ends If you're eligible for the full 8 weeks of PFL for baby bonding, you can take it all at once after your disability ends, or split it up (minimum 2-week increments) within the first year of your child's birth.

oh also dont forget u need 2 do the claim certifications every 2 wks when ur on pfl its not automatic they deposit $ just cuz ur approved!!!

The previous comment is correct - you don't need to certify for PFL like you do for disability. PFL payments are issued automatically once approved. One thing no one mentioned: if you have any unused vacation or PTO that your employer requires you to use during baby bonding, you must report this to EDD. You can't receive both PFL and full employer pay for the same period. Many people get hit with overpayment notices later because they didn't report employer-paid time off during their PFL period.

Just to confirm what others have said - you're doing the right thing by planning ahead! The key points: 1. You absolutely need to file a separate PFL claim 2. You should do this 1-2 weeks before your disability claim ends 3. You can file through your SDI Online account 4. You'll need documentation of birth and your relationship 5. Unlike disability, you don't need to certify every two weeks And to answer your original question directly: No, you don't need to notify EDD immediately when your baby is born - just make sure to file for PFL before your disability ends!

Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! I just went through this exact situation 6 months ago and can confirm what others have said - you definitely need to file a separate PFL claim for baby bonding. One thing I'd add is to make sure you have all your documents ready ahead of time. The hospital will give you temporary paperwork showing the birth, but I found it helpful to also request a certified copy of the birth certificate as soon as possible since some people have had issues with temporary documents. Also, if you're planning to take the full 8 weeks of baby bonding leave, you can actually start your PFL claim to begin the day after your disability ends - there's no mandatory gap between the two benefits. Good luck with everything!

Just wanted to add one more helpful tip from my recent experience - when you file your PFL claim online, there's a section where you can choose your start date. Make sure to select the date that's immediately after your pregnancy disability ends (so if your disability ends on a Friday, start your PFL on the following Monday). I made the mistake of leaving a few days gap thinking I needed "recovery time" between the two benefits, but that just meant I lost those days of pay! EDD doesn't automatically connect the dates for you, so you have to be intentional about making them seamless. Also, keep copies of everything you submit - I screenshot each page of my online application just in case there were any issues later. The whole process took about 10 days from submission to first payment, which was faster than I expected. You've got this!