California Paid Family Leave

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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!

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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.

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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – 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.

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Marilyn Dixon

EDD Family Bonding Claim Issues - Need Advice!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my family bonding claim. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm not sure what to do next and could really use some advice. It's been a frustrating process so far.

Liam Duke

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling right when they open. sometimes u can catch em b4 it gets busy

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Manny Lark

This! Also, I've had luck calling on Wednesdays for some reason. Might be worth a shot.

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Rita Jacobs

Anyone else notice that the wait times have gotten even worse lately? I swear I was on hold for 3 hours yesterday before I gave up.

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Khalid Howes

Yep, it's ridiculous. I think they're understaffed or something. Typical government efficiency 🙄

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Dallas Villalobos

FMLA claim pending for 2+ months, no payments received. What can I do?

My FMLA claim has been pending for over 2 months now and I haven't received any payments. I'm not sure why it hasn't been processed yet. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? What should I do to get this resolved?

Clay blendedgen

Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a faster response. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♂️

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Ayla Kumar

oof, 2 months is rough. i waited 6 weeks for mine and thought THAT was bad. the whole system needs an overhaul fr

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Lorenzo McCormick

6 weeks? You got lucky. I'm going on 4 months now 😭

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Ayla Kumar

4 MONTHS?! omg that's insane. how are ppl supposed to survive???

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Carlos Mendoza

PFL Nightmare: Denied Benefits, Missing Declaration, No Response to Appeal - Help!

I've been dealing with Paid Family Leave (PFL) for years now, taking care of my elderly parent. Every year, it's the same headache with paperwork and delays. Recently, I submitted several claims for short intermittent leaves. PFL sent me a computation and a "Notice of Denied Paid Family Leave Benefits - Declaration Missing" form. I appealed on 12/9 and haven't heard back. The form required my signature, 2 witness signatures, and a doctor's signature stating my parent couldn't sign due to physical and mental issues. I provided everything they asked for, both in writing and through their online portal. It's frustrating that it takes months to clear up these problems each time. Anyone else stuck in this PFL nightmare?

Natasha Petrov

unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just give up on PFL and crowd fund care for each other instead. The system is beyond broken at this point. 🤷‍♂️

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Connor O'Brien

Nah, we shouldn't have to rely on charity for basic rights. We need to fix the system, not abandon it.

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Natasha Petrov

Fair point. I'm just so tired of fighting, you know?

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Amina Diallo

Has anyone had success with getting retroactive payments for denied claims that were later approved? I'm worried about the financial hit while this gets sorted out.

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GamerGirl99

PFL applications vanishing & DI/PFL date mix-up - 8 weeks no payment. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some serious issues with my Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Disability Insurance (DI) claims. I've submitted multiple PFL applications, but they keep disappearing from the system. It's been 8 weeks, and I haven't received any payments. On top of that, there's a mix-up with my DI claim. They said I didn't get paid on 9/3 because my PFL started, but it was supposed to begin on 9/4. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?

PixelPrincess

have u tried faxing ur application? I kno it sounds old school but sometimes it works better than online submission lol

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Omar Farouk

Just wanted to say I'm in the same boat. It's so frustrating! Sending positive vibes your way, hope you get it sorted soon! ❤️

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GamerGirl99

Thanks for the support! It helps to know I'm not alone in this. Hope your situation improves too!

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Mei Liu

EDD Payment Delay: Weeks Without Unemployment Check - What to Do?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment payment. It's been a while and I still haven't received anything. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on what could be causing the delay or what I should do next? I'm getting pretty worried about making ends meet.

Yara Abboud

Have you tried tweeting at them? Sometimes public shaming works wonders 😈

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PixelPioneer

Ugh, I'm so tired of seeing these posts. Not because of you, OP, but because the system is SO BROKEN. How are people supposed to survive when they can't even get the help they're entitled to? It's a disgrace. 🤬

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Keisha Williams

Preach! 🙌 The whole thing needs to be overhauled.

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Paolo Rizzo

PFL claim glitch: Can't add second job info, need status update. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my PFL claim. I put that I have another job, but the system didn't let me add the second job's info. Now I need to get this fixed and check on my claim status. Has anyone else run into this? Any advice on what to say when I finally get through to a rep?

Diego Mendoza

Not to be that guy, but have you tried turning it off and on again? 😅 Jk jk, but seriously, sometimes clearing your browser cache and trying again can help with weird website issues. Might be worth a shot before you spend hours on hold.

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Anastasia Romanov

I feel your pain, OP. The whole system needs a major overhaul. It's 2023, why can't we have a functional online system that actually works? 🤦‍♀️ Sending you good vibes for a quick resolution!

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StellarSurfer

For real tho. My grandma could design a better website, and she still uses AOL. 👵💻

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Mei Zhang

Do I need to certify for PFL benefits? How often and where?

Hey everyone, I'm new to PFL and I'm a bit confused about the certification process. Do I need to certify for Paid Family Leave benefits? If so, how often do I need to do it and where? Any help would be appreciated!

Ava Thompson

Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone for certification days. I missed one once and it was a PAIN to get it sorted out. Don't be like me lol

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CyberSiren

This!!! 💯 Missed certifications can mess up your whole claim. Better safe than sorry!

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Miguel Alvarez

Anyone know if the certification process is different for bonding vs caring for a sick family member? I'm about to switch from one to the other and I'm not sure if anything changes.

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Zainab Yusuf

I've done both. The certification process is pretty much the same, but the questions they ask might be slightly different. Just read carefully and you'll be fine.

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Connor O'Reilly

Filed EDD bonding leave claim on Jan 10 - how long for updates?

Hey everyone, I just filed a claim for bonding leave with EDD on January 10th. Has anyone else gone through this process recently? I'm wondering how long it typically takes to hear back or get any updates. Any tips or experiences would be really helpful!

Malik Jackson

anyone else feel like the EDD website was designed in 1995 and never updated? 🦖💻 trying to navigate that thing is a nightmare

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Isabella Oliveira

LOL for real tho. It's like they're purposely making it difficult 🤡

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Ravi Patel

I swear it goes down for "maintenance" every time I need to use it 🙄

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Freya Andersen

Quick question - does anyone know if you can apply for bonding leave if youre adopting? Or is it only for birth parents?

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Omar Zaki

Yep, adoptive parents can definitely apply for bonding leave! The process is pretty similar, you just need to provide adoption documentation instead of a birth certificate.

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Freya Andersen

Oh thats great news! Thanks for the info 😊

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CosmicCrusader

PFL claim filed in November - no updates since. What to do?

Hey everyone, I filed for Paid Family Leave (PFL) back in November and haven't heard anything since. No updates, no notices, nothing. I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do or say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?

Ethan Clark

pro tip: call right when they open. youll have a better chance of getting through 💯

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AstroAce

This! And avoid calling on Mondays or right after a holiday. Those are the busiest times.

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Yuki Kobayashi

I'm telling you, the whole system is rigged against us. They make it so hard on purpose so people just give up. Don't let them win! Keep pushing until you get what you're owed! 😤💪

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Andre Rousseau

Calm down, conspiracy theorist. It's just bureaucracy being slow as usual. 🙄

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Yuki Kobayashi

Wake up, sheeple! If you can't see how they're trying to screw us over, you're part of the problem! 🐑

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Zoe Stavros

PFL claim filed - now what? Tips for contacting the office?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my paid family leave claim. I filed it recently but I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone gone through this process before? Any tips on how to get in touch with the office? I've been trying to call but no luck so far.

Miguel Ramos

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's how I finally got through after weeks of trying!

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QuantumQuasar

What time do they open? Might have to set an alarm lol

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Miguel Ramos

In my state, it's 8am. But double-check for yours!

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Zainab Omar

This whole system is a joke. We pay into it our whole working lives and then when we need it, we can't even access it. Someone should sue the state for this bs

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Yara Sayegh

Calm down, Karen. It's not perfect but at least we have the benefit. Some states don't even offer paid leave.

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Zainab Omar

Oh sorry, didn't realize I should be grateful for a broken system 🙄 Get outta here with that attitude

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