Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- 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 – 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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Tyrone Hill
Oof, been there done that. It's a pain but fixable. Just be prepared for a lot of waiting and explaining. The EDD folks I talked to were actually pretty understanding once I got through.
Same experience here. They deal with this stuff all the time, so don't stress too much
PixelPioneer
Hey @Caden Turner, I actually had this exact same issue a few months back! Super stressful but totally fixable. What worked for me was calling the EDD customer service line first thing in the morning (like 8 AM sharp) and explaining that I accidentally submitted the wrong claim type. The rep was able to cancel my PFL claim and help me make sure my CASDI was processed correctly. It took about 2 weeks to get everything sorted out, but no major issues. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you call - they'll ask for your claim number and details about why you need the change. You got this! 💪
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Diego Vargas
Pro tip: call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open. You might have to try a few days in a row, but that's how I finally got through. Good luck!
NeonNinja
•This! Early morning is key. Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason.
Two weeks is definitely on the shorter side for EDD response times unfortunately. I'm at 5 weeks now and still waiting for my determination letter. What I've learned is to keep certifying every two weeks even if you haven't heard back yet - that's super important! Also make sure you have all your documents uploaded in your online portal. The system is definitely overwhelmed right now but you're not alone in this wait. Stay strong! 💪
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omg reading this gives me anxiety just thinking about when i had to do this for my husband last year!!! the whole process is so confusing and edd NEVER explains anything clearly. glad you finally got some answers and hopefully your money comes through soon!!
So glad to see your update! This whole thread has been really helpful - I'm bookmarking it because my elderly mom has been having health issues and I might need to take PFL for caregiving soon. The fact that they don't automatically notify you when they need additional documentation is absolutely ridiculous. How are people supposed to know their claims are stalled? A few questions for anyone who's been through this: How long did it take after you spoke to the rep for your claim to actually get approved? And did you end up getting all the back pay from when you should have been receiving benefits? I'm trying to budget for potentially being without pay for several weeks if this happens.
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DONT GIVE UP!!! I know its frustrating but keep calling and checking your online account. squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that jazz
You're right, I'll keep at it. Thanks for the encouragement! 💪
Lucas Bey
I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Filed mine 10 days ago and still pending. One thing that helped me was logging into the online portal and making sure all my documents were actually uploaded properly - turns out one of my forms didn't go through the first time. Also, if you're on mobile, try accessing it from a desktop computer instead. The mobile site seems glitchy sometimes. Hope this helps and we both get approved soon! 🤞
AstroAdventurer
Ugh, I feel your pain. I had to deal with this last year and it was a NIGHTMARE. Took me 2 months to finally get my benefits. Hang in there!
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Oliver Fischer
Have you tried contacting your local assembly member's office? They often have caseworkers who can help with EDD issues. I had success with this approach when I was stuck in a similar situation. They can sometimes get through to the right people faster than calling directly. Also, document everything - dates you called, times, any reference numbers. It helps when you finally do get through to someone!
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