California Paid Family Leave

Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.

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  • Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
  • Skip the long phone menu
  • Call the correct department
  • Redial until on hold
  • Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
  • Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call

If I could give 10 stars I would

If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!

Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls ā€“ which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Isabella Ferreira

How long for FL package confirmation? EDD radio silence

Hey everyone, I submitted my family leave package and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes to hear back? I just want to make sure they received it and that everything is good to go. Anyone have experience with this?

GalaxyGuardian

Anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you need it most? šŸ¤” Coincidence? I think not!

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Aisha Abdullah

LOL for real tho. It's like they know exactly when we're gonna try to log in šŸ˜‚

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Ethan Wilson

Hey OP, hang in there! The waiting game sucks, but it'll work out. Sending good vibes your way! āœØ

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Isabella Ferreira

Thanks, I really appreciate the support! This community is awesome.

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Haley Stokes

EDD Form Submitted Week Ago - No Response or Payment. What Next?

I submitted my unemployment form over a week ago and still haven't heard anything back or received any payment. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried because I really need that money. What should I do next? Should I try calling them or just keep waiting?

Sergio Neal

Anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? šŸ™„

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Savanna Franklin

OMG yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me šŸ˜‚

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Juan Moreno

Hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat. This too shall pass. In the meantime, have you looked into any local food banks or assistance programs? They can be a lifesaver while waiting for UI to come through.

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Haley Stokes

That's a good idea, I'll look into that. Thanks for the support!

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Kennedy Morrison

EDD Child Bonding Payments Delayed 2+ Months - No Payment, No Notices. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm at my wits end here. I filed for child bonding payments back in June and it's been over 2 months now. Still haven't seen a dime or even gotten any notices from EDD. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to get through to someone who can actually help?

Christian Bierman

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds old school, but it worked for me when I was having issues.

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Emma Olsen

ugh this makes me so mad. we shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get what we're entitled to. the system is rigged against us šŸ˜¤

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Lucas Lindsey

Preach! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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Dylan Fisher

PFL claim info verification failing - help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my Paid Family Leave claim. The system keeps saying my information can't be verified. Has anyone else run into this? Any tips on how to fix it? I'm getting really frustrated and could use some advice.

Rhett Bowman

Here's what worked for me when I had verification issues with my PFL claim: 1. Double-check ALL your info. Even tiny discrepancies can cause problems. 2. Make sure your ID isn't expired. 3. If you've moved recently, update your address everywhere. 4. Try uploading clearer photos of your documents if you did it on mobile. 5. Use the online portal to message them directly about the issue. 6. As a last resort, fax your documents (yes, seriously, sometimes this works better). Hope this helps! The system is a pain, but don't give up. You'll get through eventually!

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Dylan Fisher

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try all of these. Fingers crossed something works! šŸ¤ž

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Abigail Patel

Faxing?? What year is it, 1995? šŸ˜‚ But for real, if it works, it works. Good tips!

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Daniel White

tldr; EDD's verification system sucks and we're all suffering. Welcome to the club, OP! šŸŽ‰šŸ˜­

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Aidan Hudson

EDD Family Leave Claim Process - What to Expect and Tips Needed

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with an EDD Family Leave Claim and I'm not sure what to expect next. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I be prepared for? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!

Avery Saint

Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to be as confusing as possible? šŸ¤” It's like they want us to give up and not claim our benefits.

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Taylor Chen

Preach! šŸ™Œ I swear they make it complicated on purpose

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Keith Davidson

Nah, I think it's just underfunded and outdated. Still sucks tho

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Ezra Bates

Hey OP, don't forget to check if your employer offers any additional family leave benefits on top of what EDD provides. Some companies do, and it can make a big difference!

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Aidan Hudson

That's a great point, I'll definitely look into that. Thanks!

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Megan Cassidy

Hello all! I've tried multiple times to submit my PFL application, and it keeps saying it's in a draft form. I get a confirmation page, but no receipt number, and received no emails that it's been received. Then when I try to attach the doctor's portion it says there's no submitted form to attach it to.  Has anyone else had this issue? I have a few guesses as to what could be going on. 1. I'm out of the country and using a to fill out the form. (The family member I'm caring for is in Colombia.) 2. There's a in the system. 3. I filled something out wrong and it's not accepting it. (There are no error messages.) 4. The agents still need to it and only then will they give me a receipt number? This one seems odd, as I would think they would the whole thing after the doctor's portion has been attached. Any guidance would be much appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL application submission issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mkwip-QCNA

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Tom Maxon

If you didn't get a confirmation number on the confirmation page then it's likely something has gone wrong. I doubt it's IP-related (could be with their new updates, but that seems too sophisticated for the EDD). They still are ironing out all the bugs with their new myEDD portal. Also, my claim was stuck in pending for three months due to a technical glitch. When I used to call them, I got transfered to a tech specialist and got it fixed that way.

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Megan Cassidy

Awesome, thank you! Using as we speak!

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