Need to find EDD office near Long Beach for delayed PFL benefits - rent due soon!

I tried going to the EDD office in Torrance when my maternity leave transition to baby bonding got messed up, but they told me PFL claims can only be handled over the phone not in person. Super frustrating! They just gave me the same phone number I'd been calling for weeks.

Unfortunately, EDD offices don't process PFL claims in person - they're all handled through the central processing center. The local offices will just direct you to call the same number you've been trying. I went through this last year with my baby bonding claim. Instead of wasting time visiting an office, try calling right when they open at 8:00am. Also make sure you've checked your online account for any pending documentation they might be waiting for - that's what held up my claim for weeks.

I had luck with claimyr.com to get through to an EDD rep for my delayed baby bonding claim. It cost money but totally worth it since I was about to miss my car payment. They connected me to an actual EDD agent in about 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 The rep I talked to was able to see that they needed one more form from my husband's employer that wasn't showing up in my online portal. Got it fixed and had my money within 3 days.

THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!!! I went thru this EXACT SAME THING in April with my PFL claim and ended up having to BORROW MONEY from my parents to pay rent while waiting FIVE WEEKS for my baby bonding benefits!!!! EDD doesnt care that people have bills to pay and babies to feed!!! They claim to support families but then leave us hanging with NO INCOME for weeks on end!!!!

When I filed my PFL last spring after my disability ran out, they needed my doctor to submit another form even though it showed everything was complete online. Defintely try calling at 8:01 am exactly. Thats when I got thru. btw did you file online or with paper forms? The paper forms take waaaay longer to process.

Here's what you need to do: check if your husband's claim is properly designated as baby bonding PFL rather than disability (SDI). Sometimes claims get miscategorized when transitioning from pregnancy disability to baby bonding, especially for fathers. Also, verify that your husband's employer completed their portion correctly. The online system doesn't always show if the employer information is incomplete or inconsistent with the claim details. When you do reach an agent (either through persistent calling or using a service), specifically ask: 1. Is the claim coded correctly as PFL? 2. Is there any identity verification pending? 3. Has the employer information been properly received and processed? 4. Is there a specific document missing that isn't showing in the online portal? In my experience working with many PFL claims, these four questions often uncover the actual hold-up that isn't visible to claimants online.

my wifes claim was stuck for like a month too and i called that number everyday it was insane!! she was on SDI and switching to baby bonding. do u know if ur bf's employer filled out there part? thats what held up ours and the stupid system never told us

I just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to EDD? If your rent is due very soon and you're still waiting, you might want to consider asking your landlord for a short extension and explaining the situation. Many landlords would rather give you a few extra days than deal with finding new tenants, especially if you can show documentation of the pending PFL claim. Also, if you're able to make a partial payment, that often goes a long way toward goodwill while you wait for the full benefit to arrive.