Living in California and curious as to how one applies for California PFL benefits? Here is how to apply for California PFL benefits.
Paid family leave provides benefits for those who need to take time off work to meet a pressing demand or need such as helping a sick family member. California PFL provides up to eight weeks of paid time off.
Options for Applying for PFI Benefits
One has two options when applying for PFL benefits:
Option 1. Using SDI online
Option 2. Submitting a claim for paid family leave (PFL) benefits through mail
How does one use SDI online?
Here are the steps to utilizing SDI online (which is deemed the easier approach when applying for PFI benefits)
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Step 1. Gather all the required information, including:
-First and last name, social security number, California driver’s license number, the most recent employer’s business name, and phone number, as well as address
-If applicable, include wages received or thought to be received in the future
-All information regarding workers’ compensation
-Proof of relationship applicable for bonding claims
-All military assistance paperwork
Step 2. Register through the Benefits Programs Online website
-Create a username and password as well as a security profile.
Step 3. Log in through the created profile to file a new claim
-Select one of the following options – Paid Family Leave Bonding, Paid Family Leave Care, or Paid Family Leave Military Assist and follow the steps in each section to fill out the form.
-Complete the forms and review them to ensure all details are correct.
-Select submit.
-Note the form receipt number for future reference.
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Step 4. Attach the forms required
-In the case of bonding, the new mother: do not attach any additional documents
-In the case of bonding, other: select File a New Claim under the main menu on your home page, select Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Bonding Attachment, then select the receipt number received when Part A was filed.
-In the case of care claims: Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Care Attachment, and then select the receipt number received when the online claim was filed.
-In the case of Military assist claims: forms may include active duty orders, letters of necessary call, then select Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Military Assist Attachment, and then select the receipt number received when Part A was filed.
Step 5. The claim is successfully filed and the EDD will contact the filer with the status of their claim.
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