California Paid Family Leave

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  • Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
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  • 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 โ€“ 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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Ryder Greene

edd more like STD amirite? ๐Ÿคฃ jk jk... but seriously, their system is a disease

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Carmella Fromis

lmao savage but true ๐Ÿ’€

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Theodore Nelson

Hey, former EDD employee here. Don't stress too much about this mistake. It's pretty common. When you get through to someone, ask them to submit a 'Claim File Update' to correct the application type. Make sure they note it was an honest mistake. Good luck!

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Camila Castillo

Wow, thanks for the insider info! That's really reassuring to hear. I'll definitely ask about the 'Claim File Update'.

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AaliyahAli

MVP right here ๐Ÿ† Always appreciate when former employees share their knowledge!

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Luca Bianchi

have u tried turning it off and on again? ๐Ÿคฃ

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Ravi Malhotra

Lol if only it were that simple ๐Ÿ˜‚

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GalacticGuardian

This happened to me last month. Turns out there was a system-wide glitch affecting a bunch of accounts. Might be worth asking if theres any known issues going on.

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Malik Davis

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "down for maintenance" when you actually need to use it? ๐Ÿ™„

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Isabella Santos

Ugh, YES. It's like they know exactly when I'm free to deal with this stuff and decide that's the perfect time for "updates" ๐Ÿ˜ค

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Ravi Gupta

Pro tip: Try accessing the site early in the morning or late at night. Less traffic usually means fewer issues.

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GalacticGuru

Just wanted to drop in and say don't let all the negativity get you down. Yeah, dealing with government bureaucracy can be a pain, but PFL is an awesome benefit that can really help families. You got this! ๐Ÿ’ช

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Aisha Rahman

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them, including dates and times. 2. Try reaching out through social media. Sometimes their Twitter support is more responsive. 3. Contact your local representative. They often have liaisons who can help with claim issues. 4. If all else fails, consider filing a formal complaint with the department. 5. Keep trying to call, but use an auto-dialer app to save your sanity. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is designed to wear you down, but stay strong. You've got this! ๐Ÿ’ช

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Ravi Kapoor

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely give these a try.

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Ethan Wilson

This is gold ๐Ÿ’ฏ Saving this for future reference!

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Yuki Sato

lol welcome to the club. been trying to sort out my claim for 3 weeks now. its like playing whack-a-mole with bureaucracy

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Maya Patel

I'm in the same boat, been trying to sort out my FMLA for weeks now. It's like they're speaking a different language or something. Anyone know if there's a specific extension or prompt to use when calling to get to the right dept?

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Aiden Rodrรญguez

Try pressing 0 repeatedly as soon as the automated system picks up. Sometimes that'll get you to a human faster

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Maya Patel

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a shot next time I call

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Emma Garcia

This is why we need serious reform in our social services. It's ridiculous that people have to jump through so many hoops just to access the benefits they're entitled to. Vote, people!

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Ava Kim

Preach! ๐Ÿ™Œ The whole system needs an overhaul

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Ethan Anderson

Yeah but who's actually gonna fix it? Politicians only care about this stuff during election season ๐Ÿ™„

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Anastasia Fedorov

I'm convinced the EDD is run by a bunch of hamsters on wheels. How hard is it to process a claim and send out payments? ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’จ

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Sean Doyle

Hey now, don't insult hamsters like that. They're way more efficient!

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Zara Rashid

LOL tru. Maybe we should replace the EDD staff with actual hamsters. Might get our claims processed faster ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Luca Romano

Just a heads up, there was a glitch in the system around mid-December that affected a bunch of claims. They're supposedly working on fixing it, but who knows how long that'll take. Might be worth mentioning if you do get through to someone.

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Felicity Bud

Have you checked your claim status online? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional information that you might miss if you're only trying to call.

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Max Reyes

Oof, $10k is a lot of money to be missing out on. Don't let them get away with this! Keep pushing until you get what you're owed.

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Connor Murphy

Quick question for the OP - did you get any confirmation email or letter after filing? Sometimes they send important info that way.

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Carmen Reyes

I got an email confirming my claim was received, but nothing since then.

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Yara Haddad

Unpopular opinion: maybe try geting a part-time job while you wait? I know its not ideal, but it could help with the bills.

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Keisha Robinson

Dude, they're a full-time caregiver. Read the room ๐Ÿ™„

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Yara Haddad

Just trying to offer a solution. No need to be rude.

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Grace Lee

Okay, let me break this down for everyone dealing with EDD refunds: 1. First, make sure you actually have an overpayment. Check your account or latest statement. 2. If you do, file for a refund immediately. Don't wait! 3. Keep all your documentation. I mean EVERYTHING. 4. Follow up regularly. Set reminders to check your status weekly. 5. If you're not getting anywhere, try contacting your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 6. Be persistent but polite. The people on the phone didn't create this mess. 7. If all else fails, consider filing a formal complaint with the state. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up! Hope this helps someone out there. We're all in this together. ๐Ÿ’ช

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The Boss

Great advice! I'd add: document every call you make. Date, time, who you spoke to, what they said. It can help if you need to escalate later.

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Grace Lee

Excellent point! Can't believe I forgot that one. Documentation is key ๐Ÿ“

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Evan Kalinowski

anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? ๐Ÿคก

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Jasmine Quinn

Conspiracy theory: they invest our refunds and keep the interest ๐Ÿ‘€

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Evan Kalinowski

lmao wouldn't put it past them tbh

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Maya Jackson

Have you tried their online portal? Sometimes you can submit questions or requests there without having to call.

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Connor Rupert

Yeah, I've tried that too. No response after 3 weeks. It's like shouting into the void.

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Tristan Carpenter

This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing them? I know it's 2023, but some of these government offices still operate like it's 1995. Worth a shot if you're desperate!

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