California Paid Family Leave

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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 – 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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Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of uploading online? I've heard it can sometimes be faster. Might be worth a shot if you're really stuck.

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OP, make sure you're checking your spam folder too! I almost missed an important EDD email cuz it went straight to spam. They really need to get their act together 🙄

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Good call! I'll double-check my spam folder right now. Thanks for the tip!

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Pro tip: If you're having trouble reaching someone on the phone, try calling right when they open. I got through in like 5 minutes!

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lol tried that. Still on hold for 2 hours 🤡

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Oof, guess I got lucky then. Sorry it didn't work for you!

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Hey OP, how long of an extension are you looking for? Might affect the process.

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I'm hoping for another 6 weeks. My little one is having some health issues 😕

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Gotcha. Def get a detailed note from the pediatrician. That'll help your case. Sending good vibes your way!

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have u tried faxing ur docs? sounds old school but it worked for me lol

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Anyone else feel like they're playing unemployment roulette? 🎰 Never know if you're gonna hit the jackpot (aka actually get paid) or lose it all 😅

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LOL too real 😂 Except in this casino, the house ALWAYS wins

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Hey OP, congrats on the new addition! 👶 Just a heads up, make sure you're clear on how your employer's policy interacts with the state benefits. Some companies "top up" your pay to 100%, others don't. It can make a big difference in your planning.

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Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check with HR about that. Didn't even think about the possibility of a top-up.

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unpopular opinion: take all the time you can get. you'll never get these early months back with your kid. work will always be there, but your baby wont be tiny forever 💯

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Easy to say when you're not the one paying the bills... 🙄

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I get it, money's tight. But if theres any way to make it work, its worth considering. Just my 2 cents 🤷‍♂️

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Anyone else notice that the PFL system seems to be extra slow lately? Wonder if they're short-staffed or something.

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Probably. Seems like every government agency is understaffed these days. 🙄

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Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through or receive your payment?

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Still no luck 😔 Gonna try some of the suggestions here tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

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