Extending disability claim for postpartum depression before switching to PFL baby bonding

Your doctor needs to submit a supplemental certification for your extension. There should be a form called "Physician/Practitioner's Supplementary Certificate" (DE2525XX) that your doctor fills out and submits to EDD directly. This is different from applying for PFL, which you'll do after your disability period fully ends. You might want to call your doctor's office to make sure they submitted this form already. Sometimes the extension gets approved automatically if your doctor submitted it, but you won't see any update online right away.

omg i went thru the EXACT same thing last year!! my dr extended my disability for ppd too but my online account never showed anything different. i just kept getting paid then when the extension was over i applied for baby bonding. dont stress too much, the system is confusing af but the $ should keep coming as long as ur dr sent in the extension form

when I had ppd they put me on Zoloft and it saved my life honestly. have u started any meds yet or just waiting for the psychiatrist? the edd stuff will work out but make sure ur taking care of urself too ❤️

The EDD system is DELIBERATELY CONFUSING and they HOPE you'll give up trying to get what you're entitled to! I've been through this THREE TIMES with my kids and every time there's some new way they try to deny benefits. Make sure you document EVERYTHING - dates, times, who you talked to. If your doctor submitted the extension form but EDD "loses" it (which happens ALL THE TIME), you'll need proof.

If you're having trouble reaching EDD to confirm they received your extension, you might want to try Claimyr. I found them after spending days trying to get through to EDD for my maternity leave claim issues. They got me connected to an actual EDD rep in about 10 minutes (after I'd spent literally weeks trying on my own). Their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 that shows how it works. Totally worth it when you need to speak with someone at EDD quickly, especially for complicated situations like yours.

i thought baby bonding and materntiy leave were the same thing? im confused

Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Call your doctor TODAY to confirm they submitted form DE2525XX for your extension 2. Request a copy of this form for your records 3. If your doctor hasn't sent it, get them to do it immediately 4. Keep your current claim open - DO NOT file for PFL yet 5. Wait until after your extension period ends to file for baby bonding PFL 6. When you do file for PFL, use form DE2501FP The system doesn't show extension options online because extensions are initiated by healthcare providers, not claimants. Your online portal won't update until after they process the extension paperwork, which can take 7-10 business days.

Don't worry about what your online account shows right now. There's often a delay between when your doctor submits paperwork and when the system updates. If your doctor submitted the extension last Thursday, EDD is probably still processing it. You likely won't see the extension reflected online until after your original end date passes. If you don't receive payment within 10 days after your regular disability would have ended, then it's time to follow up. But for now, you've done everything right.

for baby bonding later make sure u apply ON THE FIRST DAY after ur disability ends!! i waited a week thinking id get backdated and i lost a whole week of $$

I went through something similar with my second baby. The mental health extension paperwork can be confusing, but here's what helped me: I called my doctor's office and asked them to email me confirmation that they sent the DE2525XX form, along with the date they submitted it. Having that documentation gave me peace of mind while waiting for EDD to process everything. Also, don't feel guilty about needing the extension for PPD/PPA - this is exactly what the system is designed for. Taking care of your mental health IS taking care of your baby. The transition to PFL baby bonding will happen smoothly once your extended disability period ends, but focus on getting better first. Wishing you all the best! 💙

I'm so sorry you're going through this - PPD/PPA is incredibly tough and navigating EDD on top of it feels impossible sometimes. I just want to echo what others have said about not feeling guilty for needing this extension. Your mental health matters so much, especially with a new baby. One thing that helped me when I was in a similar situation was keeping a simple log on my phone of all the EDD-related calls and documentation. Just basic stuff like "2/18 - called doctor's office, confirmed they sent DE2525XX on 2/14" so I could reference it later if needed. The brain fog from PPD made it hard for me to remember details, and having it written down was a lifesaver. Also, if you haven't already, consider asking your OB about resources for new mom support groups in your area. Sometimes just knowing you're not alone in this journey helps with the anxiety around all the paperwork stuff. Hang in there mama! 💕