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- Review Your Eligibility. You must be eligible to receive PFL benefits. Some requirements are: You aren't able to do your regular work because you need to provide care for a seriously ill family member, bond with a new child, or participate in a qualifying event because of an eligible family member’s military deployment to a foreign country.
- File Your Claim. You have two options to file for PFL benefits. You can file your claim using SDI Online (recommended) or by submitting a Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits (DE 2501F) by mail.
- Attach Additional Documents. If you submitted your PFL Bonding or Care claim through SDI Online, you must submit additional documents to complete your claim.
- The EDD Determines Eligibility. Once a properly completed claim application is received, the EDD usually determines eligibility within 14 days. The EDD will send you the Notice of Computation (DE 429DF) to inform you of your potential weekly benefit amount based on the wages you earned in your base period.
Celebrating 20 Years of Paid Family Leave. Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides benefit payments to people who need to take time off work to: Care for a seriously ill family member. Bond with a new child. Participate in a qualifying event because of a family member’s military deployment.
California’s PFL program is a component of the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program (edd.ca.gov/Disability) that is funded through state-mandated payroll deductions. PFL is available to eligible Californians who need to take time off work to: Bond with a new child through birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Jul 1, 2020 · File a claim for Paid Family Leave benefits online or by mail with the EDD. Applying online is the fastest way to get your benefits. Go to edd.ca.gov to apply. Have earned at least $300 in wages that are subject to SDI deductions (look for “CA SDI” on your paystubs) during the 12-month base period of your claim.
California State provides Paid Family Leave (PFL) wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who need time off work. You may be eligible for PFL if you are unable to work due to pregnancy or childbirth. Phone: 877-238-4373.
You can apply for PFL benefits in two ways: • Online by visiting edd.ca.gov/SDI_Online. • By mail by requesting a Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits, DE 2501F form at edd.ca.gov/Forms. As part of your application, you’ll need to provide: • The name of your employer. • The date you want your claim to begin (first day of family leave).
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Apply for Paid Family Leave benefits using SDI Online. Visit edd.ca.gov/SDI_Online for more information. You may also apply using a paper form. Visit edd.ca.gov/Forms to request a Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits, DE 2501F form.