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Accidentally put wrong info on PFL claim - how to fix?

I messed up big time on my paid family leave claim. It's been over a month since I submitted it and I haven't heard anything back. I just realized I accidentally put my own information under the 'Care Recipient' section instead of the person I'm actually caring for. Has anyone else made a mistake like this? What should I do now? I'm worried this is going to delay everything even more.

Zainab Abdulrahman

Oof, that's rough buddy. I'd say your best bet is to call them ASAP and explain the situation. They might be able to correct it without you having to resubmit everything. Good luck!

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Miguel Castro

Thanks for the advice. I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Connor Byrne

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold that way.

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Yara Elias

20 minutes? You got lucky! I was on hold for 2 hours last week 😭

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QuantumQuasar

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Keisha Jackson

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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QuantumQuasar

Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Paolo Moretti

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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QuantumQuasar

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to call yourself!

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Amina Diop

Here's what you need to do: 1. Don't panic! Mistakes happen and they can usually be fixed. 2. Try to contact them ASAP. Use the online portal if possible to send a message explaining the error. 3. If you can't reach them online, keep calling. Be persistent! 4. When you do get through, explain calmly what happened. Ask if they can correct it on their end. 5. If they can't fix it, ask about the process for submitting a correction or amendment. 6. Make sure to get the name of who you spoke to and any case number for your records. 7. Follow up in writing (email or mail) to have a paper trail of your correction request. 8. Keep checking your claim status online regularly. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.

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Miguel Castro

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Fingers crossed I can get it sorted out quickly.

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Oliver Weber

This is great advice! I'd add: if you send anything by mail, use certified mail so you have proof they received it.

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Natasha Romanova

ugh the system is so broken. why cant they make it easier to fix simple mistakes?? 🤬

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NebulaNinja

I had a similar issue last year. It took forever to get it fixed, but they eventually did. Just keep at it!

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Miguel Castro

How long did it take for you to get it resolved?

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NebulaNinja

It took about 6 weeks total. But I think I caught it earlier than you did. Hopefully yours won't take as long!

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Javier Gomez

Pro tip: if you cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out on social media. Sometimes they respond faster there.

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Emma Wilson

This! I got a response on Twitter within a day when I couldn't get anyone on the phone for weeks.

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Malik Thomas

have you tried faxing them? sounds old school but sometimes it works lol

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Isabella Oliveira

Oof, that's a bummer. But don't worry, it's not the end of the world. I've heard they're pretty understanding about mistakes like this. Just make sure you're super clear when you explain what happened. And maybe throw in a 'my bad' for good measure 😅

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Miguel Castro

Haha, I'll definitely include a 'my bad'! Thanks for the encouragement.

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Ravi Kapoor

This is why we need better systems. It's ridiculous that one small mistake can cause so much trouble. Hope you get it sorted out soon, OP!

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