EDD Baby Bonding Payments Delayed - No Money After Maternity Leave Ended
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I was getting paid maternity leave, but that ended. I filled out all the paperwork to start baby bonding leave, but I haven't received any payments yet. It's been a while and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced delays with baby bonding payments? Any advice on what I should do next?
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Lauren Wood
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. The system is so slow sometimes. Have you tried calling them? It might be worth a shot to see if there's any hold-up with your paperwork.
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Dylan Baskin
Thanks for the suggestion! I've been trying to call, but the lines are always busy. It's so frustrating š«
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Ellie Lopez
Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can get through faster that way.
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Dylan Baskin
Ooh, good idea! I'll give that a try tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed š¤
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Chad Winthrope
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Paige Cantoni
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Kylo Ren
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.
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Chad Winthrope
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
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Nina Fitzgerald
How long did it take for them to get through?
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Chad Winthrope
It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line.
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Jason Brewer
Here's what you need to know about baby bonding payments: ā¢ They typically start within 2 weeks after your claim is approved ā¢ Make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly ā¢ Double-check that your employer submitted their portion ā¢ If it's been more than 3 weeks, definitely follow up ā¢ Keep a record of all your communications If you're still having trouble, consider reaching out to your local representative. They can sometimes help expedite things.
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Dylan Baskin
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll double-check everything and follow up if needed.
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Kiara Fisherman
This is gold šÆ Saving this for future reference!
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Liam Cortez
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy š¤” I swear they make it complicated on purpose
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Savannah Vin
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out payments.
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Dylan Baskin
I did check, but it just says 'pending'. Not very helpful š
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Savannah Vin
Ugh, that sucks. Hang in there!
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Mason Stone
I'm in the same boat rn. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. This system is so broken š¤
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Makayla Shoemaker
5 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local rep?
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Mason Stone
Not yet, but I'm about to. This is getting ridiculous.
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Christian Bierman
Quick question - did you file for baby bonding immediately after your maternity leave ended? There shouldn't be a gap between the two, otherwise it might cause delays.
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Dylan Baskin
Oh no, I think there might have been a small gap. I didn't realize that could cause issues š°
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Christian Bierman
Don't panic! It's not necessarily a deal-breaker, but it might explain the delay. Definitely worth mentioning when you get through to someone.
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Emma Olsen
This might sound weird, but have you tried reaching out on Twitter? I've seen some people get responses that way.
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Lucas Lindsey
Sending positive vibes your way, mama! š This stuff is stressful enough without having to chase down payments. Hope it gets sorted soon!
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Dylan Baskin
Aww, thank you! It really helps to know I'm not alone in this š¤
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