EDD PFL postpartum form confusion - what 'other part' are they asking for?

They're probably talking about the DE2508F form - that's the baby bonding claim form, which is separate from your doctor's medical certification. You would have needed the doctor form for your pregnancy disability claim (SDI), but for the PFL baby bonding, you need to submit the bonding form plus proof of relationship (like the birth certificate). Did you fill out the actual baby bonding claim form or just send the doctor's certification?

This exact thing happened to me! The "other part" they're talking about is definitely the DE2508F - that's the baby bonding claim form. The doctor filled out medical info was probably on a DE2501 form, which is for disability (your recovery from childbirth). For PFL baby bonding, you submit the DE2508F plus proof you're the parent (birth certificate). Honestly, calling EDD to get clarification is your best bet, but I know it's practically impossible to get through. I spent days trying before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual EDD agent in under 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. It was worth it to get this sorted out fast instead of stressing while my benefits were about to run out.

ya this is confusing af lol. i remember being super confused when i did mine too. pregnancy disability is different from baby bonding pfl. one is for healing from birth the other is for bonding with baby. separate forms for each 🙃

The "other part" they're referring to is the PFL claim form (DE2508F) for baby bonding. There are two distinct benefit periods and forms: 1. Pregnancy Disability (SDI): Uses form DE2501 with doctor certification for your physical recovery from childbirth (typically 6-8 weeks) 2. Paid Family Leave (PFL): Uses form DE2508F for baby bonding (8 weeks in 2025) You need to complete the DE2508F and provide proof of relationship (birth certificate or hospital record). You can find this form on the EDD website under "Paid Family Leave Forms" or through your SDI Online account under "New Claim". Submit this ASAP as processing can take 1-2 weeks. Ideally, you should submit the DE2508F about 1-2 weeks before your SDI benefits end to ensure continuous payment.

When I had my baby last year I remember the whole postpartum process was so frustrating! I kept mixing up which form was which and almost missed out on benefits. My sister had a baby 6 months before me and she kept telling me about these forms but I was so sleep deprived I couldn't keep anything straight lol. Congrats on your new baby though!! The paperwork is annoying but those bonding weeks are precious!

I submitted my baby bonding form (DE2508F) two days after giving birth while still in the hospital because the nurse recommended doing it early. It was approved and ready to go when my disability ended! You should be able to find the form on the EDD website or through your SDI Online account. Good luck!!

EDD makes this INTENTIONALLY CONFUSING!!! They hope you miss deadlines so they don't have to pay. I had the EXACT same issue and almost lost 3 weeks of benefits because of their unclear instructions. They NEVER explain that you need BOTH forms and the transition between disability and PFL is NOT automatic like they claim!!! ALWAYS call and confirm they received EVERYTHING even if the website says it's processed!!

Update: I found the DE2508F form through my SDI Online account and submitted it this morning along with a copy of the birth certificate. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help! I would have been completely lost without your guidance. I'll update again once I hear back from EDD about whether my application is complete now.