EDD payment suddenly stopped after transitioning from pregnancy disability to baby bonding PFL - no payment for 2 weeks!

the EXACT same thing happend to me in January!!! the system is totally broken. its not automatic like they claim on the website. u have to file a seperate PFL claim after your pregnancy disability ends. nobody tells u this bc EDD customer service doesnt exist lol. you need to file a new claim ASAP using the DE2508 form for baby bonding.

This is a common misunderstanding, but the transition is NOT automatic. Pregnancy disability and Paid Family Leave are two different benefits that require separate applications, even though both are administered by EDD. Here's what you need to do: 1. File a PFL claim using the DE2508 form specifically for bonding with your newborn 2. You'll need to provide your child's birth certificate or hospital documentation 3. No medical certification is needed for bonding claims (unlike pregnancy disability) 4. The 8-week PFL clock starts when you file, so do this immediately The reason your account says "submit a continued claim form" is because your pregnancy disability claim has ended, but the system doesn't know you're planning to transition to PFL since that requires a separate application.

OMG I had my baby last year and went through this exact nightmare! The EDD website is SO misleading - they make it sound like you just flow from one benefit to the next but nope! You definitely need to file a new claim for the PFL baby bonding portion. The most frustrating part is that there's almost always a gap between the benefits and they don't warn you about it! I ended up with 3 weeks of no income between my disability ending and PFL starting. Budget for that possibility if you can!

When I had this exact problem last year, I spent DAYS trying to reach someone at EDD with no luck. Complete nightmare with a newborn! I finally used Claimyr.com and got connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They were able to push my baby bonding claim through faster once I explained the situation. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 Anyway, once I filed the new claim for baby bonding and got someone on the phone to explain my financial hardship, they processed it within a few days instead of the usual 2+ weeks. Good luck!

This happens to almost EVERYONE and it's absolutely INSANE that EDD doesn't make this clearer!!! They've been running these programs for DECADES and still can't figure out how to communicate the process properly! I work in HR and literally every single one of our employees who goes on maternity leave runs into this exact problem. The system is designed to FAIL new parents when they're at their most vulnerable and sleep-deprived. It's CRUEL.

To address your immediate financial concern: once you file your PFL claim for baby bonding, you can request that it be backdated to the day after your pregnancy disability ended. Make sure to note this specifically on your application. This won't eliminate processing time, but it will ensure you receive payment for the full eligible period once approved. Also, PFL baby bonding claims typically process faster than initial pregnancy disability claims - usually 7-10 days if there are no issues with your application. Be extremely careful filling out the DE2508 form to avoid delays, particularly the sections about your child's information and your last day worked. One last tip: when you file your PFL claim, there's a section asking about the start date. Make sure this date is the day AFTER your pregnancy disability benefits ended, not your child's birth date. This is a common mistake that causes payment gaps.

my cousin works for edd (not in benefits but in tax) and she says they're crazy understaffed right now with a huge backlog of claims... she said feb/march is their busiest time of year for some reason? so expect delays no matter what you do 😫

I just want to emphasize something important that others have mentioned: when you file your new PFL claim, you need to request the effective date as the day immediately following the end of your pregnancy disability claim. The system defaults to using the application date as the start date, which creates that financial gap people are mentioning. Example: - If your pregnancy disability ended on February 28, 2025 - But you're filing the PFL claim today (March 7, 2025) - You must specifically request March 1, 2025 as your PFL start date Many people miss this and end up losing a week or more of benefits they were entitled to. There's a specific section on the DE2508 form where you can request this retroactive date. EDD can backdate by up to 30 days with proper justification.

im still mad about this whole system. my disability to PFL transition was a disaster last year and i lost almost 2 weeks of pay bc of their stupid "separate application" requirement. like we're supposed to know all this while taking care of a newborn on no sleep?? im convinced the system is designed to save them money by making it confusing enough that people miss out on benefits they deserve.