California Paid Family Leave

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  • Redial until on hold
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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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pro tip: if u can, get ur employer involved. sometimes they can help push things along. worth a shot!

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That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of that. I'll reach out to HR tomorrow. Thanks!

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Oof, been there done that. The waiting game is the worst. Just keep calling and documenting everything. And don't forget to breathe and enjoy your little one. This too shall pass. ❤️

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Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past year: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if you get disconnected. 2. Use the online portal as much as possible for basic stuff. 3. If you do get through, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups. 4. Keep detailed records of all your calls and attempts. 5. Consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help expedite things. 6. Be prepared with all your info when you call. Have your claim ID, SSN, and any relevant dates ready. 7. If you're really stuck, that Claimyr service others mentioned might be worth a shot. Remember, the system is overloaded, so be patient but persistent. Good luck!

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! This is super helpful. I'll definitely try reaching out to my assembly member if I can't get through soon.

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This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. Solid advice right here 💯

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Have you considered faxing your inquiry? Sometimes old school methods work when everything else fails lol

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omg does anyone even have a fax machine anymore? 😂

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You'd be surprised! Some gov offices still use them. There are also online fax services if you don't have access to a physical machine.

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Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help expedite claims.

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I hadn't thought of that. How do I find out who my assembly member is?

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Just google 'find my california assembly member' and you'll get a website where you can enter your address. They usually have a 'contact us' form for constituent services.

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lol welcome to EDD hell. grab a seat, you'll be here a while 🤡

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Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

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OMG YES! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and decide to do updates 😤

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Pro tip: If you're gonna call EDD, make sure your phone is fully charged and you've got snacks nearby. You're in for a loooong wait.

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Has anyone heard about recent changes to the paid family leave process? I thought they were supposed to be streamlining things, but it seems worse than ever.

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I read something about new software being implemented, but who knows if that's actually helping or just causing more problems 🤷‍♂️

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My claim was stuck for 3 months! I finally got it resolved by going to my state representative's office. They have liaisons who can cut through the red tape. Might be worth a shot if nothing else works.

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