PFL for newborn: What to expect and prepare for EDD appointment?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to file for Paid Family Leave (PFL) for my newborn son. I've got an appointment scheduled with a representative to discuss my claim. Anyone have experience with this process? What should I expect? Any tips on what questions to ask or documents to have ready?
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Carlos Mendoza
Congrats on the new baby! 🎉 I went through this last year. Make sure you have all your ID docs ready - driver's license, social security card, etc. Also, have your employment info handy (pay stubs, employer contact info). They'll probably ask about your last day worked and when you plan to return.
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Ingrid Larsson
•Thanks for the advice! Did they ask for any medical documentation from the birth?
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Carlos Mendoza
•Yes! Totally forgot to mention that. You'll need the birth certificate or a document from the hospital with the birth date. Good catch!
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Zainab Mahmoud
•dont forget to bring patience lol. the wait times can be brutal 😫
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Ava Williams
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Raj Gupta
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work?
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Ava Williams
•It's legit! You just put in your phone number, and they call you when they get an agent. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Lena Müller
•$20 seems steep for a phone call. Is it really worth it?
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Ava Williams
•For me it was. Time is money, and I was spending hours trying to get through. This way I could actually do other stuff while waiting for a callback.
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TechNinja
Here's what you need to know about PFL: • You can get up to 8 weeks of partial pay • You must have earned at least $300 in wages that were subject to SDI deductions • You need to file your claim within 41 days of when you want your family leave to begin • Have your physician/practitioner complete the medical certification Make sure to ask about: 1. How long the processing time is currently 2. If there's any way to expedite the process 3. What happens if you need to extend your leave Good luck!
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Ingrid Larsson
•Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks for breaking it down like this. I'll definitely use this as a checklist.
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Keisha Thompson
•This guy PFLs 😎
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Paolo Bianchi
ugh im in the same boat. been trying to get my PFL sorted for weeks now. the system is so broken 😤
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Yara Assad
Pro tip: set up reminders for any follow-ups or deadlines they give you. It's easy to forget with a newborn keeping you busy!
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Ingrid Larsson
•Good idea! I'm already feeling scattered with the lack of sleep 😴
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Olivia Clark
Anyone know if the rules r different for adoptin? Asking for a friend
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Javier Morales
•Pretty sure it's the same process, but you might need different documentation. Maybe adoption papers instead of birth cert?
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Olivia Clark
•thx ill let them know!
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Natasha Petrov
Just went through this last month. One thing nobody told me: if you're planning to take your leave in chunks (like I did), make sure you clarify that upfront. It can affect how they process your claim.
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Connor O'Brien
Does anyone know if you can apply for PFL if youre self-employed? Asking for my brother whos a freelancer and just had twins 👶👶
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Amina Diallo
•I think self-employed people can opt into SDI coverage, which would then make them eligible for PFL. But he'd need to have done that before the birth, I'm pretty sure.
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Connor O'Brien
•Ah man, too late for him then. Thanks for the info tho!
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