Maximize Your Maternity Leave Benefits in California

In this video will go over how to maximize your maternity leave benefits via PFL paid family leave and PDL pregnancy disability leave.
If you're pregnant in California and plan on taking maternity leave, watch this video so you don't miss out on the tips.
Educating yourself on the rules of disability and pfl benefits is crucial as you will be your own advocate for filing claims and ensuring you get paid proper benefits.
Check out my other videos on this topic that include step by step tutorials on how to file, need to knows for PFL and Maternity leave and more!
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[@KimDuong-gm4ib]

How do you apply one week early when you’re still working prior to the 4 weeks before due date

[@daphvega935]

On my end it shows OASDI is that the same?

[@marjorieortiz4651]

Thank you for thissss! Appreciate it! ❤

[@CaelaCook]

You're so welcome!

[@brandimorini2529]

hi! my HR is telling me that i only qualify for disability benefits if my doctor deems me as unable to work due to illness or injury? For example, if i have a smooth labor with no complications, i don't qualify for PDL. Is that accurate? My work provides nothing on top of what the state offers, so trying to maximize. I assumed i'd have 6-weeks of PDL + 8-weeks PFL in the least for a smooth labor. Is it common for OB's to say you qualify for disability leave even if you have no birth complications? Help!!! Due 7/15. Thank you!

[@phrai80]

Hi, are there any changes in fmla, pfl and cfra 2024? Im seeing 12 weeks? Is that right? Thanks for your help

[@CaelaCook]

Hello! Pfl is still 8 weeks in 2024!

[@-DesertRose-X]

The physicians statement, can that be from my obgyn or does that have to be from a primary care doctor?

[@CaelaCook]

Either can submit! But typically your OB

[@hilasela4444]

What if I only have one quarter of payroll from the 18 months? Will this still be my highest quarter to calculate by edd?

[@CaelaCook]

Yes it would!

[@Patricia-xz1vz]

how does the disability come into play if my work pays up to 12 weeks? is what my work covers separate?

[@Elizabeth-mt6bb]

Wondering the same thing! We pay into it seems we should be compensated

[@CaelaCook]

Thank you for watching! all of my videos are geared towards those who do not get disability benefits from their employers. I’m not exactly sure on your anwser and don’t want to misinform you!

[@Babyruth2108]

So helpful ❤

[@CaelaCook]

I'm so glad!

[@hales7639]

I’m 34 weeks and going on disability leave at 36weeks. I should apply for disability at 35 weeks? I thought you couldn’t apply until you’ve stopped working?

[@shelletms]

i just attempted to apply and i was unable to.... so this is not correct :(

[@bocphot911]

I have a Qs It means im 20w pregnant 4/20 in SD, Cali.My due date is end week of August. So i should sign EDD in July. Last week im off at work to labor. My PFL will pay me 8w with 75% since im out of working. PDL will pay me 4w. Is it right? Thank you. I heard after i have baby birth certificate i must buy insurance for them at my work asap at baby birthday. If not hospital will charge these days baby dun have insurance at hospital Pregnant labor: $30k Baby caring: $54k Deductible: $3k I saw a video show me that... total cost giving birth baby is USA almosy $100k is fk crazy

[@surinac7874]

You get free 30 days after the 30days you will have to get your baby their insurance by add him/her to either yours our your husbands insurance

[@bocphot911]

@@surinac7874 thank you

[@smh2754]

Does this apply for dads?

[@CaelaCook]

Most of this info is for the moms!

[@TarynMarie1000]

Can you explain PDL and PFL vs short term disability leave? One that I would pay into through open enrollment.

[@CaelaCook]

PDL refers to unpaid job protection, SDI is payment while you are not working for pregnancy related disability. PFL is paid family leave after birth.

[@holyxvegan]

I wanted to stop working when I was 7 months pregnant, would I still be eligible to apply for PDL still?