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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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I forgot to mention!! Make sure u get the right form! Baby bonding is form DE2508 not the disability one (DE2501) that u probably used for maternity leave. I got super confused and filled out the wrong one first lol
Update: I applied yesterday and made sure to put March 20th as my baby bonding start date (day after vacation ends). The online system accepted my application! Now fingers crossed it processes without issues. Thanks everyone for your help!!
Glad to hear it! One final tip - take screenshots of your confirmation page and claim number. The EDD online system sometimes has maintenance issues, and having that documentation can be helpful if anything gets lost in their system. Enjoy your baby bonding time!
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is this your first baby? just a heads up that when u do finally get approved youll need to do those certifications every 2 weeks which is annoying when youre sleep deprived with a newborn lol. set calendar reminders so u dont forget!
Great point! Many new parents don't realize PFL requires continued certifications. Unlike PDL where your doctor certifies your condition, with baby bonding YOU must certify every two weeks that you're still caring for your child. Missing certifications can cause payment delays or even claim closures.
Just checking back - has your claim been approved yet? If you're getting close to the 2-week mark with no updates, I'd definitely recommend calling.
It just got approved today! 8 days total. Thanks everyone for your help and keeping me sane during the wait. The payment is already pending in my account too!
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Does anyone know if there's a waiting period for PFL caregiving like there is for disability? I'm in a similar situation and trying to figure out when benefits would actually start if approved.
There's no waiting period for PFL caregiving benefits like there is for SDI. If your claim is approved, benefits begin on the first day you take off work to provide care. However, processing can take 2-3 weeks typically, so you might not receive payments right away even though they'll be backdated to your first day of leave.
Update: I talked to an EDD representative (finally!) and got some clear answers. Since my nephew has a documented developmental disability that requires care, and since I'll be helping with his medical appointments, medication management, and daily living needs during this transition, I DO qualify for PFL caregiving benefits. I need his doctor to complete the medical certification detailing what specific care he needs from me. The rep confirmed I can take up to 8 weeks, either all at once or broken up over a 12-month period. This is such a relief as it will give us time to get appropriate support services in place. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
That's great news! Make sure you have your own documentation of all the care you're providing in case they request additional information. I kept a simple log of medical appointments, medication assistance, and other care activities during my leave, which really helped when they called to verify my claim.
good luck! hope it goes smooth for u and ur nephew
Does EDD PFL still offer discount coupons for Claimyr calling service?
Hey everyone, I'm about to start my baby bonding leave next month and I've heard horror stories about trying to reach EDD by phone. Someone in my mom's group mentioned there used to be discount coupons for a service called Claimyr that could get you through to an EDD rep without the wait. Are these coupons still a thing in 2025? Has anyone used the service recently and how much did it cost? Also wondering if it's even worth using for PFL questions or if I should just plan to spend a day hitting redial like everyone else... My first baby so I'm totally new to this process!
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I used it 2 weeks ago and I don think there were any coupons but maybe i didn't look hard enuf. It was soooo worth it tho cuz i was going insane trying to reach edd. My baby's 3 months old and i was about to not be able to pay rent cuz my claim was pending forever. They got me thru to an agent who fixed it in like 5 min!! And my payment came 2 days later. seriously the best $$ i've spent.
This was exactly my experience too! The agent I spoke to said they were behind on processing due to some system update, but she manually pushed my claim through once I reached her. Probably saved me weeks of waiting.
To answer your specific question about coupons - I haven't seen any discount coupons for Claimyr specifically for PFL claims in 2025. However, they occasionally offer promotional rates at different times of the year. If your situation isn't urgent, you might want to try the standard EDD contact methods first: 1. Online messages through your EDD account (response can take 5-7 business days) 2. Calling during less busy hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays tend to have shorter wait times) 3. Checking if your question can be answered by your employer's leave administrator If those don't work and you need immediate assistance, then services like Claimyr become more valuable, especially if you're dealing with time-sensitive issues like claim transitions or payment delays.
Thank you for the detailed response! My HR department is... not great, to put it mildly. I'll try the online messages first and see if I get anywhere before resorting to paid services. Hoping my claim goes smoothly but it's good to have backup options.
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To answer your other question - your husband should submit his PFL claim AFTER the baby is born, not before. For baby bonding, he'll need to provide the child's birth certificate or other proof of birth. He can take the leave anytime within the first 12 months after birth. Also, the claim form he needs is called the DE 2508 (for baby bonding) not the DE 2501 (which is for disability/pregnancy).
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Carmen Vega
•Perfect, thanks! So we'll wait until after the birth certificate arrives. Is there any advantage to taking the leave immediately after birth versus waiting a few months? I'll be on my own maternity leave for the first 3 months.
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Zoe Stavros
•He can take it whenever works best for your family within that first year. Many fathers choose to either overlap with mom's leave for the first few weeks, or take their leave after mom goes back to work to extend the total time baby has a parent at home. Just remember that PFL can be split into multiple periods, but you need to specify your planned dates when applying.
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Andre Moreau
Congrats on the baby btw!!!! April is such a nice time for a baby, their birthday will always be in spring with nice weather for parties :
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Carmen Vega
•Thank you! We're so excited. And yes, spring birthday parties should be lovely - hopefully with lots of outdoor options!
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