California Paid Family Leave

Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.

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Using Claimyr will:

  • 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

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 – 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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Nia Harris

Has anyone had any luck with appealing a denial? Just got mine rejected and I'm not sure what to do next...

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GalaxyGazer

Okay, I've been dealing with EDD for a while now, so here's what I've learned: β€’ Be persistent! Don't give up if you don't hear back right away. β€’ Double-check all your paperwork before submitting. One small error can delay everything. β€’ Keep detailed records of all your communications with EDD. β€’ If possible, try to get through on the phone. Sometimes talking to a real person can resolve issues faster. β€’ Check your online account regularly for updates. β€’ If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your local state representative. They sometimes can help push things along. β€’ Remember, refunds can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It's frustrating, but try to be patient. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together, folks. πŸ’ͺ

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Ethan Moore

Quick question - how do you find out who your local state rep is?

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GalaxyGazer

@profile18 You can usually find your state rep by googling '[your state] find my representative' - there should be a website where you can enter your address and it'll tell you who represents you.

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Andre Moreau

have u tried faxing ur application? I know it sounds old school but I heard from a friend that sometimes it gets processed faster that way

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Zoe Christodoulou

What year is it, 1995? πŸ˜‚ But for real, if it works, it works!

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Freya Christensen

Lol, I don't even know where to find a fax machine these days. But I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point!

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Jamal Thompson

Just a heads up, I've heard they're super backed up due to a new system update. Might be why everythings taking so long. Doesn't make it any less frustrating tho πŸ˜‘

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Gianni Serpent

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy 🀑 where everything takes forever and nothing makes sense

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Henry Delgado

Ain't that the truth πŸ˜‚ It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Olivia Kay

Hey OP, just wanted to say don't lose hope. I know it's tough waiting, but your claim will get processed eventually. Sending good vibes your way! ❀️

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Jacinda Yu

Thank you, I really appreciate the support. It means a lot right now.

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Keisha Taylor

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds crazy in 2023 but I got a response within a week when I faxed my question in πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Paolo Longo

omg what year is it? πŸ˜‚ but hey, if it works, it works!

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Amina Bah

Not to be that person, but have you checked the EDD website FAQ? Sometimes the answer is hiding in plain sight there.

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Amina Diallo

I heard they're super backlogged because of all the covid claims still. Might be why it's taking so long for everyone.

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GamerGirl99

Plot twist: EDD is actually run by sloths. That's why everything takes foreverrrrr πŸ¦₯

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Hiroshi Nakamura

LOL πŸ˜‚ This actually explains so much

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Isabella Costa

Nah, sloths would be an improvement. At least they're cute.

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Darren Brooks

Hey OP, what specific type of PFL are you applying for? The process can vary depending on if it's for bonding, caregiving, or something else.

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Payton Black

It's for bonding with my newborn. I thought it would be straightforward, but here we are... πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

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Darren Brooks

Ah gotcha. Congrats on the new addition! For bonding, make sure you have the birth certificate or hospital records ready. They sometimes ask for that.

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Rosie Harper

Pro tip: set up email alerts for your claim status. Sometimes they update it without notifying you directly. Saved me a bunch of unnecessary stress!

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Miranda Singer

Does anyone know if theres a way to check your payment status online? I'm tired of waiting on hold for hours just to get a simple update.

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Cass Green

Yeah, you can check it on the EDD website. Just log into your account and go to the 'Claim Status' section. It's usually pretty up to date.

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Miranda Singer

Oh man, I feel dumb now. Thanks for the tip! πŸ™

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Finley Garrett

I swear, dealing with EDD is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Anyone else feel like they're getting the runaround every time they call? 😀

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Madison Tipne

Preach! πŸ™Œ I've called so many times I think I know their hold music by heart now lol

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Diego Rojas

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds archaic, but sometimes that gets faster results than submitting online.

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Anastasia Sokolov

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's so frustrating when you're trying to plan for your family and the system moves at a snail's pace. Sending positive vibes your way, OP!

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Paolo Ricci

Thanks for the support! It helps to know I'm not alone in this. Good luck with your claim too!

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Yuki Tanaka

I've given up on calling. I'm just gonna keep filing online and hope for the best. This system is so broken.

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Carmen Diaz

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on location.

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Isabella Ferreira

I'm in California. From what I've heard, it's pretty bad here compared to some other states.

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Carmen Diaz

Oof, yeah CA is rough. Hang in there!

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Chloe Robinson

unpopular opinion: maybe we shoud all just get jobs instead of relying on the goverment πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Anastasia Kozlov

Ok boomer πŸ™„

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Chloe Robinson

just saying what everyones thinking lol

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Sean Flanagan

Has anyone tried the new EDD mobile app? Wondering if it's any better than the website.

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Zara Mirza

It's marginally better, but still crashes a lot. At least you can check status on the go now.

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