Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void when dealing with EDD? I swear, it's like they're purposely making it difficult for us to get help. 🤬
Preach! 🙌 I'm convinced there's just one person working there, and they're on permanent lunch break.
It's a feature, not a bug. They hope we'll just give up and go away.
Hey OP, quick question - did you send your paperwork through regular mail or certified? Might be worth resending via certified mail so you can track it. Also, have you checked your online account for any updates? Sometimes they update there without sending a notification.
I sent it regular mail like an idiot 🤦♂️ Definitely gonna use certified next time. And yeah, I've been checking my online account obsessively - no updates there either. Thanks for the suggestions though!
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Pro tip: if you can, try calling from a different phone number. Sometimes if they see you've been calling a lot from one number, they might filter you out. Also, don't forget to check your spam folder for emails!
That's a good idea, I'll try using my partner's phone. And I'll double-check my spam folder, thanks!
Guys I finally got through today after 2 months of trying! Keep pushing, it'll happen eventually. Sending good vibes to everyone still struggling 🙏
Congrats! 🎉 Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in EDD purgatory?
Honestly, just pure luck. But I did call at exactly 8:01 AM and got through after only 20 minutes on hold. Maybe try that?
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pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. sometimes their social media team can escalate issues faster than the regular customer service. worth a shot! 🤷♂️
This actually works! I got my issue resolved in like 2 days after tweeting at them. Public shame is a powerful motivator lol
Okay, let's break this down: 1. Your weekly benefit amount (WBA) is calculated based on your highest-paid quarter in the base period. 2. There's a maximum weekly benefit amount, which is currently $1,620 (as of 2023). 3. Even if your calculated WBA is higher, you can't receive more than the max. So, if your average weekly earnings are $5,500, you'd hit the max benefit. $1,620 per week for 4 weeks would be $6,480 total for a month. If they only paid you for one day, that's about $324 (1/5 of the weekly max). Definitely an error! When you call, ask them: 1. What dates did they have on file for your leave? 2. What was the WBA they calculated for you? 3. Why was the payment only for one day? If they can't give clear answers, ask to speak to a claims specialist or a supervisor. Remember, stay calm but be persistent. Good luck!
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely use these points when I call them. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain all this!
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LPT: Keep a detailed log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what was said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later on.
This! 💯 I learned this the hard way. Now I have a whole spreadsheet dedicated to my EDD saga lol
Guys, I've been dealing with EDD for months now and I've learned a few tricks. Here's what I've found works best: 1. Call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and be ready to dial at 7:59 AM. 2. If you can't get through, keep redialing. It's annoying, but persistence pays off. 3. Use the online portal as much as possible. Sometimes you can resolve issues without calling. 4. If you do get a callback scheduled, make sure you're in a quiet place with good cell reception. 5. Have all your documents ready before the call. They might ask for claim numbers, dates, etc. 6. Be polite but firm. The person on the other end is probably dealing with angry people all day. 7. If all else fails, contact your local representative. They can sometimes work miracles. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together. 💪
Wish I had known all this when I started my claim. Saving this for future reference!
You forgot step 8: Sacrifice a goat to the EDD gods 😂
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Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check all your info is correct online 2. Upload any additional docs they might need (even if they haven't asked) 3. Call early in the morning (like 7:59 am) 4. If you can't get through, try contacting your local representative 5. Be persistent! It took me about 3 weeks to go from pending to approved. Don't lose hope!
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Giovanni Rossi
•This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely try all of these
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LunarEclipse
•Contacting my rep actually worked for me too! They have special hotlines to EDD
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Yara Khalil
am i the only 1 who thinks this whole system needs a complete overhaul? its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get whats owed to us smh
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Keisha Brown
•Preach! 🙌 The system is broken af
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