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.
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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
ā¢2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?
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Omar Fawzi
ā¢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 š
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Diego Mendoza
ā¢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
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Anastasia Romanov
ā¢I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Sean Kelly
ā¢Wait, we have to PAY to talk to someone about our benefits? That's messed up.
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Anastasia Romanov
ā¢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 š 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
ā¢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
ā¢This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh šÆ
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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! š«
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Freya Johansen
ā¢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 š¤”
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GalacticGladiator
ā¢LOL this explains so much š¤£
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Ethan Brown
ā¢As a parent, I can confirm toddlers would do a better job š
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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 š
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Carmen Ruiz
ā¢Omg yes! It's like they took a functioning system and said "how can we make this worse?" š¤¦āāļø
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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¤ļøš¶
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Freya Johansen
ā¢Aww, thank you! You're right, I should focus on the positives. The little one is pretty darn cute š„°
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