PFL claim stuck in limbo after transitioning from disability - no updates since October

Same thing happened to me! took almost a month with NO communication. EDD is seriously the worst with these transitions ugh

There's often a processing gap between Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) and Paid Family Leave for baby bonding. Three weeks is unfortunately within normal processing times right now. However, you should definitely call EDD to check on your claim status since you're already past the 10-day processing estimate they give. Make sure they have all your documentation and that nothing is holding up your claim. Also verify that your physician properly closed your disability claim with an end date of 1/12/25, as this is required before they can process the PFL portion. Sometimes the transition gets stuck if there's any discrepancy in dates.

when i had my first baby in 2024 i waited 6 weeks for pfl to kick in after disability and ended up calling my assembly person!!! try that if u cant get thru to edd

I had similar issues transitioning from disability to PFL last year. The system is frustrating beyond belief! Two things to check: 1. Make sure your doctor properly closed your disability claim with a RTW (return to work) date that matches when you filed PFL 2. Check if your DE2501F was properly processed - this is the form that officially ends your pregnancy disability And most importantly - KEEP CALLING. The EDD phone system is designed to frustrate you into giving up. I found using Claimyr (claimyr.com) was the only way I got through. They connected me to an EDD agent in about 10 minutes after I spent days getting nowhere. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 Once I got an actual person on the phone, they found my PFL claim was just sitting there waiting for someone to push it through the system. Got paid 3 days later!

The entire EDD system is BROKEN!!! I had my baby in November and I'm STILL fighting with them about my transition from disability to baby bonding. They lost my paperwork TWICE and then had the nerve to tell me I didn't qualify even though I've been at my job for 3 years!!! My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every text. You'll need it when they inevitably screw something up. And don't trust the online system - it never shows what's actually happening with your claim.

This transition delay between Pregnancy Disability and PFL is unfortunately common, but there are specific steps you can take to resolve it: 1. Verify your disability claim shows as properly closed in the system 2. Check that your PFL claim DE2508F form was properly completed with the correct child information 3. Call EDD specifically during the first hour they open (8:00-9:00am) when wait times are shortest 4. Use the Contact Us form on the EDD website specifically referencing the transition delay In my experience helping clients with these issues, there's often a simple documentation issue that's easily fixed once you reach the right person. The system is designed to process these transitions, but sometimes it needs a human to push it through.

When I was waiting for my PFL after disability last year my coworker told me she had luck submitting a new claim completely but idk if thats good advice actually lol. My sister-in-law said just keep calling until you get through but that took her like 3 full days of trying! This whole process is so confusing especially with a newborn.

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! Used the Claimyr service that someone recommended and was connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out my doctor DID file the DE2501F form but it was processed under a slightly different name (they had my middle name as my last name 🙄). The agent fixed it right there on the phone and said I should see payments within 3-5 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!