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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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PSA: Don't forget to factor in taxes when budgeting for your leave. PFL benefits are taxable income!
Just wanted to add that if you're planning to take PFL intermittently (like a few days here and there), make sure to coordinate closely with your employer's HR department. They'll need to track your usage to ensure you don't exceed the 8-week limit within the 12-month period. Also, some employers have their own policies about how intermittent leave works, so it's worth checking your employee handbook too. Good luck with your application!
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anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to access benefits we're entitled to? the system is broken af 😤
Totally agree. It's like they're hoping we'll just give up and go away.
Yup, welcome to bureaucracy 101. Where nothing makes sense and everything takes forever 🙃
I just went through this exact situation a few months ago! You definitely need to submit a new PFL application - they're completely separate systems. The tricky part is timing it right so you don't have a gap in benefits. I'd recommend calling to formally close your SDI claim first, then immediately submit your PFL application. Also make sure you have your doctor fill out the PFL medical certification form (it's different from the SDI one). The whole process took about 2-3 weeks for me once I submitted everything correctly. Hang in there - it's frustrating but definitely doable!
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Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative? They sometimes have liaisons who can help navigate these issues.
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought of that. I'll look into it, thanks!
I went through something similar last year with an SDI overpayment. After paying it back, I was stuck in limbo for weeks not knowing if they received it properly. What finally worked for me was sending a certified letter with tracking to their overpayment unit including copies of my payment confirmation and a request for written acknowledgment. It took about 10 business days, but I got an official letter back confirming everything was settled. Way less stressful than trying to get through on the phone! You might want to try that route while you're still attempting to call.
This is such solid advice! I'm definitely going to try the certified letter route. It sounds way more reliable than playing phone tag with them. Did you send it to their main office or is there a specific overpayment unit address? Also, about how much did the whole certified mail process cost you? Thanks for sharing your experience - it gives me hope that there's actually a solution here! 🙏
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Hey OP, when you do get through, ask them to explain EXACTLY why there's a delay. Don't let them give you vague answers. If they say 'processing time', ask what specific step it's stuck on. Sometimes they'll realize there's actually a fixable issue when you push for details.
I'm going through something similar - filed in February and still waiting! One thing that helped me was asking specifically about the "payment queue" when I called. Apparently there's a separate queue for issuing payments even after claims are processed. Also, double-check that your direct deposit info is correct in your profile - I've heard of people waiting months only to find out their bank info was wrong. Wishing you luck getting this sorted out! 🤞
Val Rossi
Thanks everyone for your responses! I just checked my portal and it actually updated today - it now says approved! Based on your experiences, I should hopefully have the payment within a few days. This is such a relief!
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Caden Turner
•Great news! Glad to hear it worked out. Enjoy your baby bonding time!
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McKenzie Shade
•Perfect timing! Congrats on the approval and on your little one!
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StarSurfer
Congratulations on your approval! That's such great news. I'm currently waiting on my own baby bonding claim decision (submitted 2 weeks ago) and this thread has been so helpful. It's reassuring to see that most people get their online updates first, though clearly EDD's system can be unpredictable. The timeline info from everyone is really valuable - sounds like payments usually come pretty quickly after approval. Hope your payment comes through soon and you can enjoy your bonding time without the financial stress!
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