EDD PFL baby bonding for twins - one application or two? So confused!

Congratulations on ur twins!! I had twins in 2025 and just did ONE application. The PFL is for YOUR time off work, not per child. I remember being confused too but the EDD agent told me that multiples dont = multiple claims. You get the same 8 weeks regardless if u have 1 baby or 5 babies (can u imagine?? lol). Just put one of the babies info in the form and maybe mention twins in the comments section if theres one.

Your HR department is incorrect. For EDD PFL baby bonding, you only file ONE application regardless of how many children you're bonding with at the same time. The bonding leave is based on YOUR time away from work, not per child. The DE2508 form only has space for one child because that's all that's needed. For twins, you still receive the standard 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave for baby bonding. Unfortunately, you don't get double the time for twins - the benefit is per parent, not per child. Make sure to have both birth certificates ready though, as EDD might request documentation for verification purposes.

This is one of those things that SHOULD be clearer on the EDD website!!! I remember wondering the exact same thing when my sister had triplets. The system is designed for the typical situation and doesn't explain these edge cases well. But yeah, one application is all you need.

Not sure if this applies to your situation, but when I had my twins in July, I first had pregnancy disability (4 weeks before birth + 6-8 weeks after depending on delivery type) and THEN I did the baby bonding PFL. So altogether I got 18-20 weeks. Just make sure you understand the difference between disability for recovery and PFL for bonding - they're separate benefits with separate applications!

when i did my pfl for my twins in january i put both their names in the comment/additional info section just to be safe. one application is all u need but i figured better safe than sorry. also side note: why doesn't california give extra time for multiples?!! it makes no sense that someone with one baby gets the same time as someone with two or more!

Just to add another perspective: while California PFL doesn't give extra time for multiples, check if your employer has any additional leave policies. Some companies offer supplemental parental leave that DOES provide additional time for multiple births. My company gives an extra 4 weeks for twins or higher-order multiples on top of their standard parental leave policy. Worth asking your HR about this - they might have misunderstood your question about EDD benefits vs. company leave policy.

I spent THREE HOURS trying to get through to EDD last month about this exact question (plus other issues with my claim). Kept getting disconnected or stuck on eternal hold. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an EDD rep in less than 30 minutes. They confirmed it's ONE application for multiples, and actually helped me fix some other issues with my application while I had them on the phone. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 - totally worth it when you're too exhausted with twins to keep calling over and over!

BTW ur HR department probably got confused with FMLA/CFRA which is different from EDD. Those r the protected leave laws that keep ur job while ur out. EDD just pays u money during leave. They work together but r separate things. With FMLA/CFRA the time off doesnt change with multiples either, still 12 weeks total.

Just curious - did you already transition from SDI to PFL? That was the most confusing part for me. Had to CALL to get it fixed because the online system kept messing up my transition. Anyway, hope you get it sorted - twins are amazing but exhausting!

Welcome to the twin parent club! 🎉 I went through this exact same confusion with my twins in 2023. Your HR department definitely mixed something up - it's ONE application for PFL baby bonding regardless of how many babies you're bonding with. I made the mistake of initially trying to submit two applications and the second one got rejected with a note saying I already had an active claim. The way I think about it: you're taking time off work to bond with your new family additions, not separate time off for each individual baby. The 8 weeks covers your bonding period with both twins together. One tip: when you fill out the application, just use one baby's info but maybe mention in any comments section that you have twins. Some people also attach both birth certificates when they submit documentation, though I'm not sure if that's required. Good luck and congratulations again!

I went through this same situation with my twins last year! Your HR department is definitely giving you incorrect information. You only need to submit ONE PFL application for baby bonding, even with multiples. The benefit is based on YOUR leave from work to bond with your new family, not per child. I was also confused initially and called EDD to confirm - they told me that whether you have 1 baby or 5 babies, you still get the same 8 weeks of PFL for bonding. When filling out the DE2508 form online, just enter one of your twins' information and maybe add a note in the additional comments section mentioning that you have twins. Make sure you have both birth certificates ready in case EDD requests additional documentation during processing. And don't worry about the timing - since you're at 6 weeks postpartum, you're right on track to apply for PFL if your disability benefits are ending soon. Hang in there - the newborn twin phase is brutal but it does get easier! The financial stress is real with double everything, so getting your PFL sorted will definitely help. Congratulations on your babies! 🎉