How to extend PFL claim by one week after already receiving payment?

you prob need to call EDD, but good luck gettin through lol. took me like 3 days of trying when i needed to fix my dates

You need to contact EDD directly to modify your return-to-work date. This happens more often than you think! You have a few options: 1. Call the PFL customer service line at 1-877-238-4373 (though wait times can be very long) 2. Send a secure message through your SDI Online account explaining the situation 3. Submit a written request to extend your claim Make sure to clearly state that you're requesting to extend your baby bonding claim by changing your return-to-work date from 3/15 to 3/22. Include your claim ID number in all communications. They'll need to process an adjustment to your claim.

I had the EXACT same issue with my maternity leave last month!!! I put 3/1 instead of 3/8 and panicked when I realized my mistake. Called EDD like 20 times and kept getting disconnected or waiting forever. Finally got through to someone who said I needed to fill out a DE2501F form (I think??) to extend the dates. But then someone else told me I just needed to send a message through the portal. The whole thing was so confusing!!! Did you end up getting it fixed?

To extend your Paid Family Leave claim by one week, you need to contact EDD to amend your return-to-work date. Here's the correct process: 1. For baby bonding PFL claims, you need to submit a request through your SDI Online account using the Contact EDD feature. Select "General Information" as the category and "Claim Update" as the subject. 2. In your message, include: - Your correct return-to-work date (3/22) - Your claim ID number - A brief explanation that you made an error on your original application 3. If you don't receive a response within 7-10 business days, then call the PFL office directly. The form mentioned above (DE2501F) is actually for disability extensions, not PFL baby bonding extensions, which is why you're getting conflicting information.

This is a common issue and the problem is EDD makes it insanely difficult to get help. I tried for 2 weeks to reach someone about changing my PFL dates and kept getting disconnected. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They basically call EDD for you and then connect you once they reach someone. Saved me hours of frustration and the rep was able to adjust my return date immediately. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5

Why cant they make this easier??? My baby was premature and I had to change EVERYTHING about my leave dates and literally cried on the phone with them 3 times trying to sort it out. The online system is so horrible!!! Just venting but I feel your pain!

UPDATE: I was able to get through to an EDD rep this morning after trying the contact form and waiting 3 days with no response. They confirmed I needed to request the date change by phone. The rep updated my return-to-work date from 3/15 to 3/22 while I was on the call. She said I should see the additional week's payment in 3-5 business days! So relieved this worked out. Thanks everyone for your help!

That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get it resolved quickly. This thread is going to be super helpful for other parents who run into the same issue. Thanks for posting the update - it gives hope that EDD can actually be reasonable when you reach the right person!

This is such a valuable thread! As someone who just started my PFL claim last week, I'm definitely saving this for reference. It's crazy how many hoops you have to jump through for what should be a simple date change, but I'm glad to see there are actual solutions that work. The step-by-step instructions from @Giovanni Rossi and @Dylan Evans are gold, and @PixelWarrior thank you for following up with your successful resolution - that gives me confidence that if I run into issues, there's a path forward!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently 7 months pregnant with my first baby and trying to get all my ducks in a row for PFL before the little one arrives. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so educational - I had no idea that changing dates could be such a complex process, but I'm grateful to see there are clear solutions when issues come up. @PixelWarrior, congratulations on your new baby and I'm so glad you got everything sorted out! @Giovanni Rossi and @Dylan Evans, thank you for providing such detailed step-by-step guidance. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference. It's amazing how this community comes together to help each other navigate these bureaucratic challenges. Hopefully my PFL claim goes smoothly, but if not, I know where to come for advice!

This thread is incredibly informative! I'm new to this community and currently navigating my first PFL claim for baby bonding leave. Reading through everyone's experiences and solutions has been so reassuring - especially seeing @PixelWarrior's successful resolution! The detailed guidance from @Giovanni Rossi and @Dylan Evans about the correct process for extending PFL claims is exactly what I needed to understand. It's unfortunate that the system is so confusing and requires so much persistence, but knowing there are multiple approaches (SDI Online messaging, phone calls, and even services like the one @Sofia Gomez mentioned) gives me confidence that issues can be resolved. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is such a valuable resource for new parents trying to figure out these complex benefits!