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Carmen Reyes

PFL claim processing delays - Paid for phone service just to get an update from EDD

Anyone else frustrated with the delays in processing PFL claims? I've been waiting forever and it's driving me crazy. I tried sending messages through their website but got no response. Finally had to pay for a service just to get someone on the phone. It's ridiculous that this is what it takes to get any information about our claims. Has anyone else had to resort to extreme measures just to get an update?

Pro tip: if you're gonna use that claimyr service, do it early in the morning. I got through in like 30 minutes when I called at 8:15am!

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I'm starting to think carrier pigeons might be more reliable than the EDD at this point... 🐦

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Lol, don't give them ideas. Next thing you know, they'll be asking us to send our claims via pigeon post 🤣

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Omar Farouk

PFL application approved but no updates for 6+ weeks - EDD delays?

I applied for PFL to start right after my disability ended, but got denied for applying too soon. I reapplied a week later and got approved with a letter stating my benefit amount and duration. It's been over 6 weeks now and I haven't heard anything since. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there without sending a notification.

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I've been checking it daily, but no updates so far. Thanks for the suggestion though!

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6 weeks? You're still in for a long wait, buddy. I'm going on 3 months now. This system is beyond broken.

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3 months?! That's insane. How are people supposed to survive while waiting that long?

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Ikr? It's a complete joke. I've had to borrow money from family just to keep afloat.

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Zainab Omar

PFL claim filed 3+ months ago, no payment, Money Network can't find account - Help!

I submitted a paid family leave claim for newborn bonding over 3 months ago and still haven't received any payment. The automated system said a debit card was issued, but when I called Money Network to report it lost/stolen, they couldn't find an account with my info. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?

Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at EDD or posting on their FB page gets a faster response. Worth a shot!

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Congrats on the new baby! Sorry you're dealing with this stress during what should be a special time. Hang in there!

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Thank you! Yeah, it's definitely not how I imagined spending my bonding time 😅

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Isabella Martin

PFL claim filed weeks ago, no response. Anyone else experiencing delays?

Hey everyone, I filed my PFL claim a few weeks ago and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's been radio silence and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced long delays with their PFL claims recently? Any tips on how to check the status or speed things up? I'm getting anxious about bills piling up while I wait.

Anyone else notice that claims filed in September seem to be taking longer? I wonder if there's a backlog or something.

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Now that you mention it, yeah. Maybe end of fiscal year stuff? 🤔

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I filed in August and got approved pretty quick. Might be onto something here.

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Hot take: what if we all showed up at their office? They can't ignore us then! Who's with me? 😤

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Lol, I'm picturing a bunch of sleep-deprived parents with babies storming the PFL office 🤣

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As tempting as that sounds, pretty sure that would just make them process claims even slower 😅

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Sean O'Brien

EDD $5k Backdated Benefits from January - Any Success Stories or Advice?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get my $5k backdated benefits from January. Has anyone had any luck with this? I've been waiting for months and I'm starting to get really frustrated. Any advice on how to speed up the process or who I should contact?

Has anyone had any luck with the EDD website? I've heard they updated it recently, but tbh it still seems like a nightmare to navigate 🙄

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Ugh, don't get me started on that website. It's like they purposely designed it to be as confusing as possible 🤦‍♀️

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I actually found it a bit better after the update. Try using the search function - it helped me find the forms I needed way faster.

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Just a heads up, there's been a lot of EDD scams going around lately. Make sure you're only giving your info to legit EDD sources. Stay safe out there, folks!

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Good looking out! 👀 I got a sketchy text the other day claiming to be EDD. Almost fell for it but thankfully realized it was fake.

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