EDD PFL missing second payment for husband's baby bonding - 3 weeks no check!

did he certify for the second payment period? my hubby almost missed his 2nd payment bc he didnt realize the certifications need to be done every 2 weeks just like regular UI claims. check his online acct and see if theres a certification waiting

This is a common issue with baby bonding PFL claims. The system requires biweekly certifications, but unlike UI, the EDD portal doesn't always clearly show when they're due. Your husband should: 1. Log into his SDI Online account (not the regular UI Online) 2. Go to the 'New/Additional Claims' tab 3. Check if there's a certification form waiting 4. If not, submit a contact request through the portal AND keep calling If he certified but payment is still delayed, it could mean there's a verification issue they haven't notified you about yet. Unfortunately, phone contact is essential to resolve this.

OMG I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM!!!! The certification thing is SO CONFUSING with PFL compared to disability. When I was on pregnancy disability leave before my baby bonding, the payments just came automatically. Then with PFL they suddenly wanted certifications but never told me!!! I lost almost 3 weeks of payments because I didn't know I needed to certify. Such a stupid system.

After you complete the certification, payment typically takes 3-5 business days to process, though it can sometimes take up to 10 days. Make sure your husband's contact information is current in the system. One thing that trips people up: If your husband is doing the full 8 weeks of baby bonding PFL, make sure he submits that final certification even if it's for less than a full two-week period. Many people miss their final partial payment because they don't realize they need to certify for those last few days.

I went through this exact nightmare last year with my wife's claim. Calling EDD is literally impossible - I spent 4 days straight trying to get through. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 25 minutes. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 The EDD rep confirmed we had missed a certification and helped us get the claim back on track. Honestly wish I'd known about this service weeks earlier - would have saved us so much stress and waiting.

It's definitely legit - they don't work for EDD, they just have a system that keeps dialing and navigating the phone tree until they get through, then they call you and connect you. I was skeptical too but was desperate after not getting through for over a week. The rep I talked to actually helped fix our certification issue on the spot.

my husband did baby bondig pfl last year and we noticed the payments were super inconsistant. sometimes 5 days after certifying sometimes like 12 days! no rhyme or reason. EDD is a total mess but the money always came eventually.

Quick question for anyone who knows - does the first payment usually take longer than subsequent ones? My husband is about to start his PFL next month after our baby arrives and I'm trying to budget correctly. Thanks!

Just checked back - did your husband receive his payment after completing the missed certification? If it's been more than 10 business days, there might be another issue that needs addressing.

So glad you got it sorted out! This is exactly why I always tell people to check for pending certifications first when PFL payments are delayed. The EDD system is notorious for not sending clear notifications about when certifications are due. For anyone else reading this thread - another tip is to set calendar reminders every 2 weeks from your PFL start date to check for certifications, even if you don't get notified. It's much easier to stay on top of them proactively than to chase down missed payments later. Hope the rest of your husband's leave goes smoothly with the twins! Having that financial stress lifted makes such a difference during what should be a special bonding time.

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently on maternity leave through SDI and planning to transition to PFL for bonding time in a few weeks. Reading about the certification requirements has been eye-opening - I had no idea PFL worked differently than regular disability payments. I'm definitely going to set up those calendar reminders that Aisha mentioned. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't make this clearer, but at least now I know what to expect. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's going to save me (and probably my husband when he takes his PFL later) from the same payment delays and stress you all went through!

I'm going through a very similar situation right now! My wife just started her baby bonding PFL two weeks ago and we're already confused about the certification process. After reading this thread, I immediately went to check her SDI Online account and sure enough, there's a certification form that's been sitting there for 3 days that we had no idea about. It's absolutely ridiculous that EDD doesn't send any kind of email notification or text alert when these certifications are due. How are people supposed to know? We got so used to the automatic payments during her pregnancy disability that we just assumed PFL would work the same way. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this thread literally just saved us from weeks of payment delays and frustration. Going to set up those biweekly calendar reminders right now!