Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
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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!
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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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claimyr actually works really well, i used it last month when my disability claim was stuck pending for 3 weeks. paid like $20 and got through to edd in 15 mins when i had been trying for days. the person i talked to fixed my claim right away. def worth it when ur desperate
That's good to hear it worked for you too. I was hesitant at first, but after spending hours getting disconnected from EDD, it was worth it to finally get someone on the phone who could help. Saved me weeks of waiting.
I've worked in HR for 10 years and see this confusion ALL THE TIME. Let me clarify a few things: 1. When you stop working due to pregnancy (whether before or after birth), you start with STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE (SDI). 2. For a vaginal delivery, SDI covers up to 4 weeks before birth and 6 weeks after birth. For C-section, it's 8 weeks after. 3. After SDI ends, THEN you can transition to PFL for baby bonding (up to 8 weeks). Your mistake was filing for PFL first instead of SDI. But this is fixable! Call EDD and explain that you misunderstood the process. Ask them to: 1. Process your SDI claim for 2/28/25 to approximately 4/21/25 (6 weeks post-vaginal delivery) 2. Then file a PFL claim for any remaining time before you return to work You'll need to provide medical documentation, but you should get backpay for everything once it's sorted out.
Thank you so much for the clear explanation! This makes perfect sense now. I'll definitely call EDD first thing tomorrow with this information. I really appreciate everyone's help - this community is amazing!
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The whole system is broken af. I've been waiting 3 months for my claim to be processed. Meanwhile, bills are piling up and I'm about to lose my apartment. Thanks for nothing, EDD! 🤬
Hang in there, buddy. We're all in this sinking ship together. 🚢
Thanks man. Just feels like we're all getting screwed over here.
OK, listen up folks. I used to work for EDD (don't @ me, I quit for a reason), so here's the inside scoop on how to actually get your claim moving: • First, make sure ALL your docs are in order. Double check with your employer that they submitted their part. • If you haven't already, file an appeal. Even if you don't think you need to. It gets your claim flagged for review. • Call early and often. Yes, it sucks, but persistence pays off. Try different numbers too - sometimes the disability line is less busy than the main one. • Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. If you have to escalate, this paper trail will be your best friend. • If all else fails, go to your local EDD office in person. Bring all your docs and don't leave until you get answers. Remember, the system is overloaded and understaffed. It's not an excuse, but it's the reality. Stay persistent and don't give up. Good luck!
Wait, we can go to an EDD office in person? I thought they were all closed!
Some have reopened, but it varies by location. Check their website for office hours near you.
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The whole system is broken af. I've been dealing with this bs for months. Sometimes I think they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. Stay strong OP, and don't let them wear you down!
Idk about that, I think they're just understaffed and overwhelmed. Still sucks tho
@profile12 maybe, but that doesn't explain why they can't update their ancient tech. it's 2023 ffs!
Hey OP, hang in there! I know it's tough, but try to stay positive. Have you considered looking for temp work while you wait? Might help ease some financial stress.
Thanks for the encouragement! I've been doing some gig work on the side, but it's not enough to cover all my expenses. Just hoping this gets resolved soon.
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Quick question - does anyone know if unpaid leave affects your future unemployment benefits? I'm worried about taking it but I might not have a choice.
From what I understand, it shouldn't affect your unemployment eligibility as long as you're still technically employed. But don't quote me on that, EDD rules are confusing af
QuantumQuester
To answer your other question - your husband should submit his PFL claim AFTER the baby is born, not before. For baby bonding, he'll need to provide the child's birth certificate or other proof of birth. He can take the leave anytime within the first 12 months after birth. Also, the claim form he needs is called the DE 2508 (for baby bonding) not the DE 2501 (which is for disability/pregnancy).
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Carmen Vega
•Perfect, thanks! So we'll wait until after the birth certificate arrives. Is there any advantage to taking the leave immediately after birth versus waiting a few months? I'll be on my own maternity leave for the first 3 months.
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Zoe Stavros
•He can take it whenever works best for your family within that first year. Many fathers choose to either overlap with mom's leave for the first few weeks, or take their leave after mom goes back to work to extend the total time baby has a parent at home. Just remember that PFL can be split into multiple periods, but you need to specify your planned dates when applying.
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Andre Moreau
Congrats on the baby btw!!!! April is such a nice time for a baby, their birthday will always be in spring with nice weather for parties :
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Carmen Vega
•Thank you! We're so excited. And yes, spring birthday parties should be lovely - hopefully with lots of outdoor options!
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