Paid Family Leave

The support you need, when you need it most.

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Paid Family Leave

The support you need, when you need it most.

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Applying for Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave

The fastest and easiest way to apply for disability or Paid Family Leave benefits is through myEDD. When applying online, select direct deposit for benefit payments. Direct deposit is a safe, fast, and easy way to automatically receive your payments deposited into your personal bank account. Receive updates about the status of your claim and payments through myEDD, and more.

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.
  • Support a family member in the US armed forces who is deploying to a foreign country.

If eligible, you can receive benefits for up to eight weeks. Your benefit amount is 70–90% of your weekly wages earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date. For more information about what may affect your benefit payments visit:

You will choose your benefit payment option when you file your claim:

  • Direct deposit (SDI Online claims only)
  • Debit card
  • Check

To learn more, visit Your Benefit Payment Options.

PFL provides benefit payments but not job protection. Your job may be protected by other laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act.

You can apply for PFL online or by mail. We recommend that you apply online.

New! You can now view your PFL claim status, access payment history and upload documents on SDI Online. 

Apply Online Eligibility Requirements Calculate Benefit Payments

Birth Mothers

For people who are pregnant or new mothers who recently gave birth.

PFL for Birth Mothers

Fathers

For new biological fathers.

PFL for Fathers
 

Adoptive or Foster Parents

For new parents, either through adoption or foster care.

PFL for Adoptive or Foster Parents

Caregivers

For those providing care to a seriously ill family member.

PFL for Caregivers
 

Military Family Members

For those taking time off to support a family member in the US armed forces deploying to a foreign country.

PFL for Military Family Members

Licensed Health Professionals

For licensed health professionals looking for information about certifying claims, and more.

Physician Information
 

Employers

For employers looking for information about PFL, Disability Insurance, voluntary plans, and more.

Employer Information

Self-Employed

For self-employed individuals or independent contractors looking for information about PFL, Disability Insurance, voluntary plans, and more.

Self-Employed Information

Voluntary Plans

For employers and employees looking for information about voluntary plans, including security deposit requirements, online services, and eligibility requirements.

Voluntary Plan Information
 

Community Partners – PFL General Toolkit

Community partners play a valuable role assisting people who need Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. We’ve created this toolkit with information and materials about PFL to share with your members, clients, customers, and community.

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Social Media Toolkits

Use our social media toolkits to help spread the  word about our programs, services, news and updates!

Additional Resources

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