SDI (Disability): File on or after day 9 of disability. Claim must be filed within 49 days of the leave start date.
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PFL (Bonding/Care): File on or after the first day of leave. Claim must be filed within 41 days of the leave start date.

File up to 30 days before leave or within 30 days after leave starts.
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Benefits are not paid before the first day of absence (can be paid retroactively).

Can apply 30 days in advance, but the claim remains draft until proof of birth is submitted.
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File 30 days before leave (if foreseeable).
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If not foreseeable → file as soon as practicable.
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Foreseeable leave (all types): File 30 days in advance.
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Unforeseeable (Disability/Caregiver):
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Disability (TDI):
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Bonding/Caregiver (HFLL):
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Apply up to 60 days before leave
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Must give employer 30 days notice
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If not possible → notify as soon as possible
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Cannot file more than 60 days in advance

If you can't apply ahead of time, you should submit your Paid Leave application as soon as possible after starting your leave. You may be asked for information about why you could not apply sooner. Apply as soon as you know you need to take leave.
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Disability:
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Bonding:
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Caregiver:
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File up to 30 days before leave starts

You must submit your completed request package to your employer's insurance carrier within 30 days after the start of your leave to avoid losing benefits.
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File 30 days before leave OR
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Up to 30 days after leave starts
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TDI (Disability):
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TCI (Bonding/Care):
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Disability & Caregiver:
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Bonding:
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All leave types:
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