Just gave birth - notifying EDD about baby's arrival while on SDI maternity leave

congrats on the baby! you have to file a NEW claim for PFL baby bonding after ur SDI ends. they dont automatically switch u. dont wait too long or youll have a gap in payments

Congratulations on your new baby! Here's what you need to know: 1. You don't need to notify EDD specifically about the birth while on SDI pregnancy disability. Your doctor's office will update your medical certification when appropriate. 2. Your pregnancy disability typically continues for 6-8 weeks after delivery (8 weeks for C-section, 6 weeks for vaginal birth). 3. About 1-2 weeks before your pregnancy disability is scheduled to end, you should apply for PFL baby bonding by filing form DE2508. This ensures a smooth transition. 4. You can file the PFL claim online through your SDI Online account - look for the option to file a PFL claim. Don't wait until your postpartum checkup if that would create a gap. You can apply for PFL based on your expected SDI end date.

The EDD system is THE WORST about this transition! They make it seem like it should be automatic but IT'S NOT! I ended up with no income for almost a MONTH because nobody told me I had to file a whole separate claim for baby bonding. My doctor said the same thing about waiting for the checkup but that's TERRIBLE advice. Start your PFL paperwork at least 2 weeks before your SDI runs out!!

I went thru this in January! I had my baby on Jan 2 and i was already on SDI pregnancy disability before birth. Heres what I did: 1. I didnt have to tell EDD specifically about the birth date (my doctor did that on their end) 2. My SDI continued for 6 weeks after vaginal birth (would be 8 for c-section) 3. About 10 days before my SDI was going to end, I filed for PFL baby bonding through my SDI online account (look for the PFL option) 4. You'll need your baby's birth certificate info and possibly SSN to complete the application Don't wait for your postpartum checkup! That could cause a gap. Just time it so your PFL starts right when your SDI ends. Congrats on your little one!!! 💕👶

When I had my baby i tried calling EDD to ask these exact questions and was on hold for 3 HOURS before being disconnected!!! So frustrating when you're trying to take care of a newborn and deal with this stuff!

Just wanted to add something important nobody mentioned yet - if you're planning to return to work part-time after your SDI ends (instead of taking full PFL baby bonding), you NEED to report this on your final SDI certification! My sister didn't and got in trouble for "overlapping benefits" because she started working part-time but was also on PFL. The rules about this are super confusing!

To directly answer your questions: 1. You don't need to formally notify EDD about the birth while on pregnancy disability. Your healthcare provider will update your medical certification with the delivery date. 2. Your SDI pregnancy disability continues automatically for 6 weeks after vaginal delivery or 8 weeks after C-section. 3. For transitioning to PFL baby bonding, file form DE2508 through your SDI Online account approximately 1-2 weeks before your SDI ends. 4. You'll need: child's birth certificate information, your employment details, and possibly the child's SSN (though you can often update this later if you don't have it yet). The critical timing mistake many people make is waiting until after SDI ends to apply for PFL, which creates a payment gap. Apply early enough for processing time.

Omg I literally just went through this same thing last month! My doctor never mentioned I needed to apply separately for the baby bonding part and I just assumed it would continue from my pregnancy disability. When my SDI payments suddenly stopped I freaked out and called EDD in a panic (while holding a screaming newborn). Just a heads up - when you DO file for the PFL baby bonding, it asks if you want to start it immediately after SDI or on a specific date. Make sure you select "immediately after SDI ends" option to avoid gaps. Also random but make sure you're getting the right benefit amount? My weekly benefit amount for PFL ended up being different than my SDI amount (slightly less) and no one could explain why.