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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Maya Patel

EDD Payment Delays: Filed Claim, No Benefits Received Yet - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my unemployment benefits. I filed a claim a while back and still haven't received any payment. Has anyone else experienced delays with their benefits? I'm getting worried because bills are piling up and I really need this money. Any advice on how to speed up the process or who to contact would be really appreciated!

Alexander Zeus

anyone else notice how the website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

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Alicia Stern

omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me 😂

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Gabriel Graham

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on where you are.

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Maya Patel

I'm in California. Heard it's pretty bad here compared to some other states.

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Gabriel Graham

Oof, yeah CA is swamped. Hang in there, buddy. You're definitely not alone in this mess.

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Nathaniel Stewart

PFL claim disqualified due to wrong dates - 2 month wait, need help!

Has anyone else had their paid family leave disqualified because of wrong dates? I've been waiting for 2 months and just found out it was rejected due to incorrect dates on the application. I'm so frustrated and don't know what to do next. Any advice on how to fix this or appeal the decision?

Camila Castillo

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, the system is such a joke sometimes.

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Brianna Muhammad

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting 3 months now. This thread is giving me some ideas tho. Hang in there!

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Nathaniel Stewart

Thanks, you too! We'll get through this somehow. 💪

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StarSurfer

PFL Account Login Issues - Can't View Claim. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble logging into my Paid Family Leave account. Has anyone else experienced this? I keep trying to view my claim but nothing's working. Any advice would be appreciated!

Amara Adeyemi

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

Wait, we have to PAY to talk to someone now? That's messed up. The system is so broken 😡

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Amara Adeyemi

I hear ya, but for me, time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day trying to get through. Just my two cents!

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Dylan Wright

Here's what worked for me: 1. Try accessing the site early in the morning (like 6-7 AM). Less traffic then. 2. Make sure your browser is up to date. 3. Disable any ad-blockers or VPNs you might be using. 4. If all else fails, call the technical support line. Be prepared to wait, but they can usually help. Hope this helps! Let us know if you get it sorted.

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StarSurfer

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. Really appreciate the help 😊

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Oliver Weber

EDD claim verification - office closing soon, what to do?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get my claim verified but the EDD office is closing soon. Anyone else in the same boat? I'm worried they won't get to my case today. Any tips on what to do if I can't reach them before they close?

NeonNinja

LOL welcome to EDD hell. Where the rules are made up and your time doesn't matter 🤣

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Anastasia Popov

I feel ya, OP. I've been in the same boat for months now. It's so frustrating when you can't get a straight answer from anyone. Hang in there!

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Oliver Weber

Thanks for the support. It helps to know I'm not alone in this mess!

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Jasmine Hancock

PFL claim still processing after a month - anyone else experiencing delays?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their paid family leave to process? It's been a month and I still haven't heard anything. I'm starting to get worried about my finances. Anyone know how long this usually takes or if there's a way to speed things up?

Jabari-Jo

Has anyone else noticed that the processing times seem to be getting worse? I swear it only took like 2 weeks when my coworker did this last year.

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Kristin Frank

Yeah, I've heard they're super understaffed right now. Covid backlog + budget cuts = 💩show

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Micah Trail

Protip: if u can, apply before u actually need the leave to start. gives em more time to process b4 ur financially screwed

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AstroAce

Can I cancel PFL and extend SDI after losing insurance? Need urgent advice!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I lost my insurance temporarily and couldn't see a doctor in time to extend my disability. Now I'm wondering if it's too late to cancel my Paid Family Leave (PFL) and have the doctor extend my disability instead. Has anyone been in a similar situation or know what I can do? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Aisha Abdullah

lol welcome to the wonderful world of bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up

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Ethan Wilson

ain't that the truth 😂

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NeonNova

Have you looked into retroactive disability coverage? Some states offer it under certain circumstances. Might be worth investigating.

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Vince Eh

PFL status and payment details - how to actually get info?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to check my PFL status and payment details but I'm having trouble getting through. Has anyone else had issues with this lately? Any tips on how to get the information I need?

Romeo Quest

I'm in the same boat, been waiting on my PFL payment for 2 months now. This system is a joke 🤡

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Val Rossi

2 months?! That's insane. Have you filed a complaint?

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Romeo Quest

Yep, filed a complaint, called a million times, sent emails. Nothing seems to work 🤷‍♂️

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Eve Freeman

Has anyone tried faxing their inquiries? I know it sounds old school, but I've heard it can be effective.

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Isaiah Cross

EDD Payment Delayed 8 Weeks After Approval - What Can I Do?

Hey everyone, I've been waiting for my payment for 8 weeks now. I filed my claim and it's been approved, but still no money. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait? I'm getting really frustrated and don't know what to do next. Any advice would be appreciated!

Laila Prince

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. Sometimes their social media team is more responsive.

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Isabel Vega

This might sound crazy, but has anyone tried going to their local office in person? I'm thinking of doing that as a last resort.

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Dominique Adams

I tried that last month. Waited in line for 3 hours only to be told they can't help and I need to call. Total waste of time. 🤦‍♂️

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Isabel Vega

Ugh, that sucks. Thanks for saving me a trip!

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Alexis Robinson

What docs do I need for new FMLA claim? Help!

Hey everyone, I need some advice on filing a new FMLA claim to get paid while I'm off work. I've got my doctor's paperwork ready, but I'm not sure what else I need. Anyone been through this process recently? What other documents should I have on hand when I call to file my claim?

Justin Evans

Pro tip: if you can, try to call first thing in the morning when they open. The wait times are usually shorter!

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Alexis Robinson

Oh that's smart! Do you happen to know what time they open?

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Justin Evans

I think it's 8am in most states, but double check for your area just to be sure!

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Emily Parker

am i the only 1 who thinks its messed up that we have to jump through so many hoops just to take care of ourselves or our families? the system is broken af 😤

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Ezra Collins

Preach! 🙌 It's like they want to make it as difficult as possible

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Victoria Scott

Totally agree. We need serious reform in how we handle work-life balance in this country.

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Lena Kowalski

PFL benefits not paid yet - EDD sent notices but no $. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having issues with my Paid Family Leave benefits. I've submitted all the paperwork and received some notices from EDD, but I still haven't gotten any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm getting worried about bills piling up while I wait.

Liam Murphy

Anyone else notice that EDD seems to move faster if you bug them on social media? I tweeted at them every day for a week and suddenly my claim started moving. Coincidence? 🤔

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Amara Okafor

Hey OP, what kind of notices did you receive? Might help to know what they said to give better advice.

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Lena Kowalski

They were just acknowledgment notices saying they received my claim. Nothing about needing more info or anything like that.

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Amara Okafor

Hmm, sounds like it might be stuck in processing then. Definitely try to get someone on the phone if you can. Good luck!

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