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PFL claim still pending, no letters received - what to ask agent?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my PFL claim. It's been pending for a while now and I haven't received any letters or notices. I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should ask when I finally get through to an agent?
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PFL Claim Stuck in 'Pending Processing' - Need Help Removing Second Claim
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my Paid Family Leave claim. I submitted it a couple weeks ago with all the correct documents, but it's just been sitting in 'Pending Processing' ever since. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried because I really need this to go through. Also, I accidentally submitted a second claim after the first one - is there a way to get that removed? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Can I use remaining FMLA weeks after being laid off? Having trouble accessing my account too.
Hey everyone, I just got laid off from my job and I'm trying to figure out how to use my remaining FMLA benefits. I had a baby last year and only used 6 weeks out of the 8 weeks available. Now I'm wondering if I can still use those last 2 weeks even though I'm not employed anymore. Has anyone been in a similar situation or know how this works? Also, I'm having trouble logging into my account to check on this. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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have u tried turning it off and on again? 😂 jk jk. but for real, sometimes the websites for this stuff are so old and buggy. try a different browser or even ur phone if the login still isnt working
Guys I just saw on the news that they're changing some rules about post-employment benefits. Might be worth looking into for OP's situation. Anyone know more about this?
I think that's only for unemployment benefits, not FMLA or family leave stuff. But I could be wrong, the rules change so often it's hard to keep up 🤷♂️
EDD paid wrong PFL amount - only 1 day instead of 1 month! Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having a major issue with my Paid Family Leave (PFL) payment. The EDD paid me the wrong amount and I'm not sure what to do. I took a month off work, but they only paid me for one day! I've already confirmed with my company that the date range for my PFL was correct. Has anyone else dealt with this before? Any advice on how to get this fixed? I calculated my average weekly earnings, which are about $5,500. From what I understand, PFL should pay around 60-70% of that. So I'm thinking my weekly benefit should be somewhere between $3,300 to $3,850. But what I got is nowhere near that! I'm planning to call EDD to sort this out. What should I say to them? Any tips on how to handle this conversation? I'm pretty frustrated and don't want to mess this up. Thanks in advance for any help!
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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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PFL verification issues - system can't verify info, need help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my paid family leave. The system can't verify my information and I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else run into this issue? I've been trying to get through on the phone but no luck so far. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Here's what worked for me when I had verification issues with my paid family leave claim: 1. Double-check all your personal info on the application. Even small typos can cause problems. 2. Use ID.me to verify your identity if you haven't already. 3. Submit additional documents like pay stubs, W-2, and a utility bill. 4. Keep calling! I know it's frustrating, but persistence pays off. 5. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Hang in there! It's a pain, but you'll get it sorted eventually.
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps.
Great tips! I'd add that keeping a log of all your calls and attempts can be helpful if you need to escalate the issue later.
Isabella Tucker
Unpopular opinion: sometimes it's faster to just resubmit your claim instead of waiting for them to process the original one. Worked for me! 🤷♂️
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Jayden Hill
Wouldn't that just create more confusion and potentially delay things even more? Seems risky.
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Isabella Tucker
It's def a gamble, but when you're desperate, sometimes you gotta roll the dice 🎲
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LordCommander
ugh this brings back nightmares from when i had to deal with pfl last year. the system is so broken its not even funny anymore. hang in there op!
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