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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Caden Nguyen
To address the confusion above: Yes, you need PFL (Paid Family Leave) for caring for your child, not SDI. For documentation, you specifically need: 1. DE2501F form (this is the Paid Family Leave claim form) 2. Child's birth certificate or other proof of relationship 3. Medical certification from the surgeon/doctor (part of the DE2501F) Apply online through SDI Online (confusingly named, but it's the same portal for both SDI and PFL claims). This is faster than paper applications. Some additional tips: - The 7-day waiting period was eliminated, so benefits start from your first day of leave - You'll receive approximately 60-70% of your wages during your leave period - If your employer provides paid sick leave, vacation, or PTO, they might require you to use some of that before receiving PFL I hope your child's surgery goes smoothly!
Chloe Green
•Thank you for the detailed breakdown! This helps so much. My employer does want me to use 2 days of sick time first, which sounds like it's allowed. I'll get the forms ready for my son's pre-op appointment next week.
Harper Hill
my sister works at a doctors office and she says LOTS of parents use pfl for kid surgeries. its super common! ur definitely eligible
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Omar Fawzi
FWIW I just updated my tax software preferences to remind me in January to look for the 1099-G. One year I completely forgot about some disability payments and had to amend my return later, such a headache!
That's a really good idea! I just set a calendar reminder for next January too. Thanks!
UPDATE: We just got off the phone with EDD and they confirmed what everyone here said - since the payment was received in 2023, it will be included on the 1099-G for 2023 taxes (filed in 2024). Apparently this is standard practice. Thanks everyone for your help!
Glad you got confirmation! For future reference, this rule applies to all types of taxable income - it's always based on the year you receive the money, not when you earned it. The technical term is "constructive receipt" in tax language.
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NebulaKnight
OMG i just remembered another thing u can try - the online contact form on the EDD website. i used it once and actually got a reply in like 2 days! maybe do that and explain u need proof for calfresh??
That's a good idea! I'll try that too. Trying everything at this point. My CalFresh runs out next week and I'm getting really worried about feeding my family while taking care of mom.
Dylan Wright
Update us on what ends up working! I'm dealing with something similar for my Housing Authority verification and might need the same documentation soon.
Will do! I'm going to try Claimyr today to reach EDD by phone, and if that doesn't work, I'll visit the office in person on Friday. Hoping for a quick resolution!
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Vera Visnjic
Great to hear! One more tip: after you file your PFL claim, check your online account daily to make sure it shows up as
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!!!
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Paolo Esposito
•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!
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Emma Anderson
just use up ur $406 and file for welfare until baby comes. thats what i did. its not worth the headache with EDD.
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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.
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