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EDD Family Leave application keeps failing - system still broken?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to apply for family leave through EDD but I'm running into some issues. My husband tried to submit the application but it looks like there's still a problem with the system. Has anyone else experienced this recently? Any tips on how to get through or what we should do next? I'm getting pretty frustrated with the whole process.
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Need help with CA PFL claim - out of work since Jan, husband in hospital. Advice?
I've been out of work since January because my husband got really sick and I had to take care of him in the hospital. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get some income. Has anyone dealt with Paid Family Leave in California? What should I expect when I call them? I'm worried about how to explain everything and if I can get any back pay.
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idk if this helps, but when i applied, i had my doctor fill out the medical certification form SUPER detailed. made the whole process go way smoother.
That's great advice, thank you! I'll make sure to get a really thorough form from the doctor.
PFL Application Stuck Since April - No Forms or Updates Received
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with PFL (Paid Family Leave). I applied back in April and haven't received any forms or updates since then. It's been over a month now and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? Any advice on what I should do next?
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Not to freak you out, but I'd double check that you actually applied through the right channel. I thought I had applied but turns out I had used some third-party site that looked official but wasn't 😱
idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a glitch in their system. When I finally got through to someone, they had to manually push my application through. might be worth asking about that when you call.
Oh wow, I hadn't even considered that possibility. I'll definitely ask about it, thanks!
EDD benefit payment rejected due to form errors - What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My benefit payment got rejected and I think it's because I messed up filling out the forms. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm kinda freaking out here.
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Man, the whole system is broken af. I've been waiting on my benefits for 3 months now. This country is a joke 🤡
Preach 🙌 Its like they want us to give up
Hang in there, friend. We're all in this sinking ship together. 🚢
Quick question - did you receive any notification about why it was rejected? Sometimes they send an email or letter with specific details.
No, I didn't get anything specific. Just a generic 'payment rejected' message. That's why I'm so confused 😕
Oof, that's rough. Definitely try to get someone on the phone then. You need more info to fix this.
PFL claim stuck on 'processing' since April - EDD website shows nothing, what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my paid family leave claim. It's been stuck on 'processing' since mid-April and I'm getting worried. I'm the only one bringing in money right now and I haven't gone back to work yet because I was told to apply for PFL. I got my notice of computation in the mail, but when I check the EDD website, there's nothing showing up. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what I should do next?
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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what we're entitled to? the system is broken af 🤬
Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it hard on purpose.
Totally agree. We need to push for reform. This isn't working for anyone.
Mohamed Anderson
Anyone else notice the system seems to crash more often right after they announce new benefits or changes? It's like they can't handle the traffic or something.
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Ellie Perry
Omg yes! Every. Single. Time. You'd think they'd learn by now 🙄
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Landon Morgan
Maybe we should start a betting pool on when the next crash will be lol
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Teresa Boyd
Hey OP, what specific error are you getting? Might be able to help troubleshoot if you provide more details.
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Gianna Scott
AuthorThanks for asking! It's not giving a specific error code, just says 'unable to process your request at this time' and to try again later. Super helpful, right? 🙃
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Teresa Boyd
Oof, that's a tough one. Sounds like it might be a server issue on their end. Def try the tips others mentioned and maybe give it a day before trying again.
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