EDD PFL auto-payments for 6 weeks after birth notification - do they continue?

Yes, your claim should continue with automatic payments for the recovery period after childbirth (typically 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for C-section). You don't need to certify every two weeks during this post-partum recovery period. However, you DO need to file a separate PFL claim for baby bonding when your disability claim ends. Don't wait until the last minute to file that baby bonding claim - you should submit it about 1-2 weeks before your disability ends to avoid payment gaps.

Congrats on your baby girl!! When I had my son last year, my payments DID continue automatically after I submitted my notice of birth. But EDD randomly stopped them at week 5 after birth (even though I had a c-section and was entitled to 8 weeks). I had to call like 50 times to get it fixed! The system is sooo broken. Just keep an eye on your claim and be ready to fight if things go wrong!

If you submitted your Notice of Actual Birth (DE2501F form), you should receive automatic payments for the standard recovery period. However, be aware that there's often confusion between pregnancy disability and PFL baby bonding. They are two SEPARATE claims with different processes: 1. Pregnancy disability: Covers before birth and 6-8 weeks after (automatic payments) 2. PFL baby bonding: Must file NEW claim (DE2501FP form) before disability ends The most common mistake is waiting too long to file the baby bonding claim. File it 1-2 weeks before your disability ends. EDD does NOT automatically transition you - this is why people experience gaps.

When I had my baby in January, I submitted my birth notification and payments continued automatically. BUT - and this is important - I received a final certification form about a week before my 6 weeks postpartum period ended. This was my signal to submit my baby bonding claim right away. If you don't see this final certification form in your SDI Online account by week 5, call EDD immediately. Also, if you're having trouble reaching anyone at EDD (which is likely), I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a representative when my claim had issues. They have a service that connects you with an EDD agent without the hours of waiting on hold. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. Saved me hours of frustration when I needed to transition to baby bonding.

my payments after birth were automatic but i still had to make sure to submit my baby bonding claim which is TOTALLY seperate from disability!!! they dont tell u this clearly but u need to do a whole new claim for bonding time. i missed 2 weeks of payments bc i didnt realize and with a newborn those 2 weeks were ROUGH financially

Congrats on ur baby!! This is confusing AF and EDD makes it worse with their terrible communication. I had my baby in Nov and yes the payments continued automatically after I reported the birth for my recovery period. But here's what NOBODY tells you - even though you continue getting checks, they might be a different amount than before!! My weekly benefit amount dropped by like $50 after birth and I never got a clear answer why

One more thing to know - make sure you're clear on whether you had SDI or if you have a different short-term disability through your employer! My friend thought she was on state disability but was actually on her company's private plan, which had completely different rules for postpartum payments. Just double check where your current payments are coming from!

Just to clarify what others have said - yes, after submitting your Notice of Actual Birth, your pregnancy disability payments continue automatically for the standard recovery period. For your timeline planning: 1. Vaginal birth: Typically 6 weeks of recovery benefits 2. C-section: Typically 8 weeks of recovery benefits About 5 weeks after birth (7 weeks for C-section), start your PFL claim process. You must submit a new claim form (DE2501FP) for baby bonding, which is a separate benefit. There should be no certification needed during your recovery period, but you will need to certify for PFL once that claim begins.

Welcome to the confusing world of EDD benefits! I just went through this exact same process 3 months ago. Your disability payments should continue automatically after submitting the birth notice - no need to certify during recovery. But here's what saved me from a payment gap: I called EDD at exactly 5 weeks postpartum to confirm my disability end date and immediately filed my PFL baby bonding claim. The key is being proactive because EDD won't remind you or automatically transition you. Also, keep detailed records of everything - dates, claim numbers, who you spoke with - because you might need to reference them later if there are any issues. The system works but you have to stay on top of it!

Congratulations on your baby girl! I just went through this same situation 2 months ago and can share what worked for me. Yes, your disability payments should continue automatically after submitting the Notice of Actual Birth - no certification needed during the 6-week recovery period. However, I learned the hard way that you MUST be proactive about filing your PFL baby bonding claim. Don't wait for EDD to notify you! I started preparing my PFL paperwork at week 4 and submitted it at week 5 to avoid any gaps. The DE2501FP form can be found in your SDI Online account under "File New Claim." One tip that helped me: set a calendar reminder for week 5 to check your claim status and submit the baby bonding application. EDD's communication is terrible but the benefits are there if you stay on top of the process. Wishing you smooth sailing with your claim!

Congratulations on your baby girl! I'm currently 8 months pregnant and trying to figure all this out myself, so this thread is incredibly helpful. From what I understand after reading everyone's responses, the key points seem to be: 1) Disability payments continue automatically after birth notification for 6-8 weeks, 2) You need to file a completely separate PFL baby bonding claim (DE2501FP) around week 5, and 3) EDD won't automatically transition you or remind you to file. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and setting calendar reminders! Question for those who've been through this - is there a specific day of the week that's better for calling EDD if you need to speak with someone? I've heard mixed advice about timing calls to actually get through.

Congratulations on your baby girl! I went through this exact situation last year and can share some practical tips. Yes, your disability payments should continue automatically after submitting the Notice of Actual Birth - you won't need to certify during the recovery period. However, here's what I wish someone had told me: start monitoring your SDI Online account closely around week 4-5 for any notifications about your claim ending. That's your cue to immediately file the baby bonding PFL claim (DE2501FP form). I also recommend calling EDD around week 4 to confirm your exact disability end date - this gives you a clear timeline for filing the separate PFL claim. The biggest mistake I see people make is treating these as one continuous benefit when they're actually two separate claims that you have to manage yourself. EDD's system assumes you know this, but they do a terrible job explaining it. Set phone reminders now while you remember, because with a newborn, time flies and missing that transition window can cost you weeks of benefits. You've got this, but definitely stay proactive rather than waiting for EDD to guide you!