California Paid Family Leave

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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.


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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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Any update? Were you able to reach EDD or use that Claimyr service? Curious if you got your payment issue resolved.

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Great news! I ended up using Claimyr this morning and got through to EDD in about 15 minutes. The rep confirmed I certified too early, but she was able to override the hold and release my payment. Should be in my account by tomorrow! Thanks everyone for your help.

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Ravi Kapoor

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Glad to hear you got it resolved! I'm dealing with something similar right now - been waiting 2.5 weeks for my second PFL payment and it's stuck on "pending" too. Did the EDD rep mention anything about preventing this issue in the future? Like exactly when we're supposed to certify during the 2-week period? I want to make sure I don't mess up my next certification.

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Hey! The EDD rep told me to wait until the very last day of my 2-week certification period before submitting. So if your period runs Sunday to Saturday, certify on that Saturday evening or Sunday morning at the earliest. She said certifying early triggers an automatic review flag in their system. Also mentioned that if you're ever unsure about timing, you can check the "certification periods" section in UI Online - it shows you the exact dates for each period. Hope this helps and you get your payment sorted soon!

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Diego Ramirez

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edd needs to get there act together fr. how are ppl supposed to survive when they cant even get there benefits??? smh

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget we're real people with bills to pay.

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Sean O'Connor

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Hey, former EDD employee here. The conflict notification usually means there's an issue with overlapping claim periods or inconsistent information. It's a pain, but you need to talk to someone to clear it up. Try calling first thing in the morning or right before they close - those are usually the best times to get through.

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Sean O'Connor

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Ask them to review your claim for any overlapping periods or data inconsistencies. Sometimes it's as simple as a typo in a date. Also, have all your documents ready - paystubs, any letters from EDD, etc. The more info you can provide, the easier it'll be for them to sort it out.

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Sean Doyle

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This is super helpful! @Amina Diop I m'dealing with something similar - been stuck for weeks too. @Sean O Connor'do you know if there s'a way to check online what specific conflict is causing the issue, or do we have to call to find out?

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Molly Hansen

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I'm going through something similar right now! Had my baby in February and EDD cut off my disability payments 5 days before my doctor's return date. It's so frustrating when you're already dealing with postpartum recovery and a newborn. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like having your doctor submit that DE2501 extension form is the way to go. I'm definitely going to ask my OB to do the same thing. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through extra hoops for money we're already entitled to, but at least there seems to be a solution. Thanks for posting about this - I was starting to think I was the only one dealing with EDD inconsistencies between pregnancies!

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Max Knight

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You're definitely not alone! I've been reading through all these responses too and it's both frustrating and reassuring to know this is happening to so many of us. It really shouldn't be this complicated when we're dealing with newborns and recovery. I'm also going to have my doctor submit the extension form - seems like that's our best bet for getting those missing days paid. Hope you get your 5 days resolved quickly!

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Liam McGuire

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I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Had my baby in late February and EDD stopped paying me 3 days before my return-to-work date that my doctor certified. It's so confusing because with my first baby two years ago, they paid me right up until the day I went back to work. I'm a single mom and those missing days represent almost $500 that I really need right now. Between diapers, formula, and daycare deposits, every dollar counts. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the doctor extension form is the way to go, but it's frustrating that we have to fight for benefits we should already be getting. Has anyone had success getting retroactive payment once the extension is approved, or do they just start paying from when the new form is submitted?

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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My payment was supposedly processed 6 days ago and I'm checking the mailbox like 3 times a day 📬 The stress is real when you need that money ASAP. I've been reading that some people have had success with the USPS Informed Delivery service - it shows you what mail is coming that day. Might help ease some of the anxiety of not knowing if today's the day. Also saw someone mention that if it goes past 10 business days, you can request a payment inquiry or even ask for a replacement check. Fingers crossed both our checks show up soon! 🤞

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StarStrider

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Thanks for mentioning the USPS Informed Delivery! I just signed up for that - never knew it existed. Hopefully it'll help me know when to expect it instead of this constant guessing game. The 10 business day rule is good to know too. I'm on day 6 so I'll give it a few more days before I start panicking completely 😅 This whole process really needs an overhaul!

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I'm in the exact same situation right now! My payment status changed to "issued" 5 days ago but still nothing in my mailbox. The daily mail check has become part of my routine at this point 😩 I called the EDD number yesterday and after 2 hours on hold, the rep told me to wait 10 business days from the issue date before they can do anything. She also mentioned that mail delays have been worse lately due to staffing issues at USPS. I'm trying to stay patient but it's hard when you're budgeting around that money. Definitely going to try that Informed Delivery thing someone mentioned - sounds like it could save some anxiety!

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Daniel White

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I'm so glad I'm not the only one going through this! Just hit day 7 since my payment was "issued" and I'm definitely feeling that mailbox anxiety too 📫 It's frustrating that they make us wait 10 business days before they'll even look into it - like, we need this money now! Thanks for sharing what the rep told you about USPS staffing issues, that actually makes me feel a bit better knowing there's a reason for the delays. I'm definitely signing up for that Informed Delivery service everyone's talking about. Hoping all of our checks show up soon! 🤞

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Seriously tho, has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I'm thinking of reaching out to mine to see if they can help speed things up.

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NebulaNinja

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I did this last month! My rep's office was actually pretty helpful. They couldn't make miracles happen, but they did get me some answers about my claim status.

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Javier Gomez

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That's a good idea. At least it might put some pressure on the system to work faster.

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Kendrick Webb

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I'm in week 7 of waiting for my PDL approval and honestly starting to lose hope. It's so frustrating because I need this money to cover my expenses while I'm out on leave. The stress of waiting is almost worse than the original reason I needed the leave! Has anyone had success getting through to someone who could actually help expedite the process? I've tried the regular phone lines but like others mentioned, it's nearly impossible to get through. Might have to try that calling service someone mentioned earlier.

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Andre Dupont

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@Kendrick Webb I totally feel your frustration - week 7 is rough! The financial stress while waiting definitely makes everything harder. That calling service @Dylan Mitchell mentioned might be worth trying at this point. Also, maybe check if you submitted everything correctly in your original application? Sometimes a small missing document can cause major delays. Hang in there, you re getting'close to that typical 8-10 week window that @Connor Byrne outlined. 💪

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