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Filed PFL claim a month ago, no updates. Normal wait time for CA EDD?

Hey everyone, I filed a parental leave claim about a month ago and haven't heard anything back yet. Is this normal? Anyone else in the same boat? I'm starting to get worried about when I'll see any payments.

Omar Fawzi

Ugh, welcome to the club. I filed mine 2 months ago and still crickets. The waiting game is brutal.

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Chloe Wilson

2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?

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Omar Fawzi

Lol good luck with that. I've spent hours on hold and never got through. It's like they don't want us to get our money šŸ™„

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Diego Mendoza

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins of hold time that way.

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Anastasia Romanov

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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StellarSurfer

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Anastasia Romanov

I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Sean Kelly

Wait, we have to PAY to talk to someone about our benefits? That's messed up.

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Anastasia Romanov

I get it, but for me it was worth the $20 to finally get answers. Time is money, ya know?

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Zara Malik

Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: ā€¢ Processing times can vary wildly, from 2-8 weeks typically ā€¢ Make sure all your docs are in order (medical certification, etc.) ā€¢ If you haven't heard anything after 4 weeks, definitely try to contact them ā€¢ Check your online account regularly for updates ā€¢ Sometimes they need additional info but don't tell you šŸ™„ ā€¢ If you can get through on the phone, be super nice to the rep (they're overworked) Hang in there, OP! The system is a mess but you'll get your benefits eventually.

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Freya Johansen

Thank you so much for this detailed response! Really helpful. I'll double-check all my docs and give them a call if I don't hear anything by next week.

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Luca Greco

This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh šŸ’Æ

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Nia Thompson

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update stuff there without sending an email or anything

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Mateo Rodriguez

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed on the 5th of last month. This waiting is killing me. Got bills to pay! šŸ˜«

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Freya Johansen

Oof, I feel you. The stress is real. Hope we both hear something soon!

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Aisha Hussain

Plot twist: the parental leave program is actually run by toddlers. That's why everything takes forever and makes no sense šŸ¤”

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GalacticGladiator

LOL this explains so much šŸ¤£

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Ethan Brown

As a parent, I can confirm toddlers would do a better job šŸ˜‚

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Yuki Yamamoto

Anybody else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system last year, everything's been even slower? Great job, govt šŸ‘

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Carmen Ruiz

Omg yes! It's like they took a functioning system and said "how can we make this worse?" šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø

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Andre Lefebvre

Hey OP, congrats on the new addition to your family! Don't let this bureaucratic nonsense steal your joy. Enjoy those baby snuggles while you can! ā¤ļøšŸ‘¶

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Freya Johansen

Aww, thank you! You're right, I should focus on the positives. The little one is pretty darn cute šŸ„°

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