Need EDD PFL direct phone number to extend my baby bonding leave - urgent!

There's no special direct number for PFL that I know of. They make it nearly impossible to talk to anyone on purpose! I had to keep calling that same number over and over for my maternity transition. Try calling right when they open at 8am.

u dont actually need to talk to anyone to extend PFL! just submit a new de2501f form marking it as an extension. thats what i did for my twins last year. much easier than calling.

I was in the exact same situation last month trying to extend my bonding time. I wasted literally 5 days trying to call that useless EDD number, getting disconnected every single time after 45+ min holds. It was INFURIATING!!!! I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 The agent was able to process my extension right away and I didn't miss any payments. Seriously saved my sanity because I was ready to scream after all those failed calls.

To properly extend your PFL baby bonding claim, you need to: 1. File a new PFL claim using form DE2508 before your current claim period ends 2. Mark it as the same care recipient/child as your original claim 3. Submit any supporting documentation for the medical reason (like your baby's RSV diagnosis) The best way to reach EDD is unfortunately still the main line (1-877-238-4373), but try calling Tuesday-Thursday between 8:00-8:30am or 4:00-4:30pm when call volumes are typically lower. Avoid Mondays and Fridays when they're swamped. Also, check your UI Online account daily - sometimes they'll post messages there requesting additional information rather than calling you.

The EDD system is designed to be frustrating and make people give up. They WANT you to get tired of calling so they don't have to pay your benefits!!!! I went through this nightmare last year and it took me THREE WEEKS to get someone on the phone about my maternity leave transition. By then I had already missed payments and had to use credit cards to buy groceries. The whole system is corrupt and designed to fail.

I work with EDD claims regularly, and I can provide some accurate information here: 1. For baby bonding PFL extensions in 2025, you must file a new claim using form DE2508 if you're extending beyond your initially approved period. This must be done before your current claim period ends. 2. For RSV situations specifically, you actually have two options: - File a new PFL claim for baby bonding (extending your bonding time) - OR file a PFL claim for caregiving (since the baby has a medical condition) The caregiving option requires a medical certification from your baby's doctor using Section B of the DE2508 form. This might be better in your case because it doesn't count against your 8-week baby bonding allocation. 3. For fastest processing, submit through your UI Online account and upload any supporting documentation there as well. 4. If you absolutely must speak with someone, the most reliable method is calling at 8:01am exactly when the lines open, but prepare to redial multiple times.

i just went thru this whole process and found out you can actually update your claim online now! login to your UI online account, go to contact us, then select paid family leave from dropdown, then select extend benefits as reason. worked for me without calling at all

When my twins were sick last year I had the same problem! So frustrating right? I ended up going to the actual EDD office in person. Had to wait for 2 hours but at least I finally talked to someone who could help. If you have an office nearby might be worth trying.