EDD PFL backpay question - husband's claim filed after baby's birth but no response yet!

Same thing happened to my brother last month!! EDD is sooooo slow right now. But yes he got backpaid for everything once they finally approved him. Took like 5 weeks tho 🙄

Yes, he should receive backpay from the date his baby bonding claim became effective, not from when EDD processes the paperwork. A couple important things to know: 1. PFL baby bonding has a 7-day unpaid waiting period that applies at the beginning of the claim 2. The effective date is usually the Sunday of the week he stopped working or the Sunday of the week the baby was born (whichever is later) 3. Make sure he submitted form DE2508 (the PFL claim form) and included the birth certificate or other documentation showing he's the father If he's returning to work next week, he should still certify for all weeks he was off. The claim will pay for the eligible period once processed.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my husband waited NINE WEEKS for his PFL baby bonding to process last year and then they DENIED him because they said he didn't provide proof of relationship even though we sent the birth certificate THREE TIMES. We had to appeal and it was a nightmare. Just keep calling them to check status.

Just to clarify something important - did your husband start his leave with SDI Pregnancy Disability first, or did he go straight to PFL Baby Bonding? The reason I ask is that if he's doing ONLY baby bonding (not transitioning from SDI), then he can claim up to 8 weeks total, but it has to be taken within 12 months of birth. Also, when he filed the claim after Feb 10th, did he list his first day off as the January date or the February date? This matters for the backpay calculation.

In that case, he'll likely be eligible for PFL backpay starting from February 10th (the date of birth), not January 29th. For baby bonding, the claim start date can't be earlier than the birth date unless he was on another valid leave type. There's also the 7-day waiting period, so payment would start on the 8th day after February 10th. One more thing - if he's returning to work next week but hasn't heard anything, he should still submit certification for all weeks he was off through his last day. Even if it's approved later, they'll pay for all eligible weeks.

heya! i went thru this exact thing last year lol. if its baby bonding PFL (not pregnancy disability) then yeah payment cant start before birth date. BUT! ask his employer if they have a private short term disability plan that mite cover the jan 29-feb 10 period? some do and dont tell u unless u ask!!

I'm a bit confused by some responses here. Your husband CAN receive baby bonding PFL starting from the date of birth (Feb 10th). The 7-day waiting period would apply, making benefits payable from around Feb 18th (depending on how EDD counts it). He cannot receive baby bonding PFL for time before the birth. However, there are options for those pre-birth weeks: 1. If his employer offers paid parental leave 2. If he has vacation/PTO he could use 3. Some unions and employers offer supplemental benefits Regarding the delay - processing times have increased dramatically in 2025. They are currently taking 4-6 weeks on average to process initial PFL claims. Unfortunately, EDD won't expedite claims even if you're facing financial hardship, which is frustrating for many families. Make sure your husband continues to certify for benefits for all weeks he's off work, even if the initial claim is still pending. Once approved, he'll receive all eligible backpay at once.

Just to add some reassurance - I received about 6 weeks of backpay all at once when my PFL baby bonding was finally approved. The good news is that once the claim is approved, the payment typically arrives within 24-48 hours via EDD debit card or direct deposit (if you set that up). If it's been more than 4 weeks since he filed and you've heard nothing, I would definitely try to contact EDD to check the status. Sometimes claims get stuck due to simple verification issues that can be quickly resolved once you speak with a representative.