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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Oliver Cheng
Does anyone know if there's a waiting period for PFL caregiving like there is for disability? I'm in a similar situation and trying to figure out when benefits would actually start if approved.
Fiona Sand
•There's no waiting period for PFL caregiving benefits like there is for SDI. If your claim is approved, benefits begin on the first day you take off work to provide care. However, processing can take 2-3 weeks typically, so you might not receive payments right away even though they'll be backdated to your first day of leave.
Luis Johnson
Update: I talked to an EDD representative (finally!) and got some clear answers. Since my nephew has a documented developmental disability that requires care, and since I'll be helping with his medical appointments, medication management, and daily living needs during this transition, I DO qualify for PFL caregiving benefits. I need his doctor to complete the medical certification detailing what specific care he needs from me. The rep confirmed I can take up to 8 weeks, either all at once or broken up over a 12-month period. This is such a relief as it will give us time to get appropriate support services in place. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
That's great news! Make sure you have your own documentation of all the care you're providing in case they request additional information. I kept a simple log of medical appointments, medication assistance, and other care activities during my leave, which really helped when they called to verify my claim.
Ellie Kim
•good luck! hope it goes smooth for u and ur nephew
Does EDD PFL still offer discount coupons for Claimyr calling service?
Hey everyone, I'm about to start my baby bonding leave next month and I've heard horror stories about trying to reach EDD by phone. Someone in my mom's group mentioned there used to be discount coupons for a service called Claimyr that could get you through to an EDD rep without the wait. Are these coupons still a thing in 2025? Has anyone used the service recently and how much did it cost? Also wondering if it's even worth using for PFL questions or if I should just plan to spend a day hitting redial like everyone else... My first baby so I'm totally new to this process!
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I used it 2 weeks ago and I don think there were any coupons but maybe i didn't look hard enuf. It was soooo worth it tho cuz i was going insane trying to reach edd. My baby's 3 months old and i was about to not be able to pay rent cuz my claim was pending forever. They got me thru to an agent who fixed it in like 5 min!! And my payment came 2 days later. seriously the best $$ i've spent.
This was exactly my experience too! The agent I spoke to said they were behind on processing due to some system update, but she manually pushed my claim through once I reached her. Probably saved me weeks of waiting.
To answer your specific question about coupons - I haven't seen any discount coupons for Claimyr specifically for PFL claims in 2025. However, they occasionally offer promotional rates at different times of the year. If your situation isn't urgent, you might want to try the standard EDD contact methods first: 1. Online messages through your EDD account (response can take 5-7 business days) 2. Calling during less busy hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays tend to have shorter wait times) 3. Checking if your question can be answered by your employer's leave administrator If those don't work and you need immediate assistance, then services like Claimyr become more valuable, especially if you're dealing with time-sensitive issues like claim transitions or payment delays.
Amara Eze
•Thank you for the detailed response! My HR department is... not great, to put it mildly. I'll try the online messages first and see if I get anywhere before resorting to paid services. Hoping my claim goes smoothly but it's good to have backup options.
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I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned above when I had an issue with my PFL baby bonding claim last month. It actually worked - got me through to an agent in about an hour when I'd been trying for days on my own with no luck. The agent fixed my issue right away once I got through. Definitely worth trying if you're desperate!
Ellie Perry
UPDATE: I finally got through!! Used that Claimyr service someone recommended above and had an agent on the phone within 40 minutes. The rep confirmed I was missing payments for those dates and processed a supplemental payment that should arrive in 7-10 days. She also said this happens A LOT with transitions from disability to PFL because they're treated as separate claims even though they're related. Thanks everyone for your advice!
Teresa Boyd
•Great news! Glad you got it resolved. Make sure you check your account in about a week to confirm the payment was actually processed. Sometimes they say they'll fix it but you need to follow up. If it doesn't show up in 10 days, call again!
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Oliver Weber
when my friend had her baby she got a doula and the doula knew ALL about the edd stuff and helped her fill out everything right! maybe look into that? worth every penny she said!!!
I hadn't thought about asking a doula for help with EDD paperwork! That's actually a really good idea. I'm looking for a doula anyway so I'll definitely ask about that when interviewing them. Thanks!
just use up ur $406 and file for welfare until baby comes. thats what i did. its not worth the headache with EDD.
Amina Toure
•That's not necessarily the best advice. EDD benefits are typically higher than welfare benefits, and filing for a new disability claim after delivery is a straightforward process with the right documentation. It's better to maximize the benefits you're entitled to rather than switching to a different program that might provide less support.
Everett Tutum
is this your first baby? just a heads up that when u do finally get approved youll need to do those certifications every 2 weeks which is annoying when youre sleep deprived with a newborn lol. set calendar reminders so u dont forget!
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Sunny Wang
•Great point! Many new parents don't realize PFL requires continued certifications. Unlike PDL where your doctor certifies your condition, with baby bonding YOU must certify every two weeks that you're still caring for your child. Missing certifications can cause payment delays or even claim closures.
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Melissa Lin
Just checking back - has your claim been approved yet? If you're getting close to the 2-week mark with no updates, I'd definitely recommend calling.
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Aria Khan
•It just got approved today! 8 days total. Thanks everyone for your help and keeping me sane during the wait. The payment is already pending in my account too!
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