California Paid Family Leave

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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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Morita Montoya

PFL claim submitted 3+ weeks ago, no payment yet. How to speed up EDD?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their PFL payment? I submitted my claim over 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything. They said it would take 2-3 weeks, but it's almost been 4 weeks now. I'm really starting to worry because I need this money. Any advice on how to speed things up or at least get an update?

Sasha Reese

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🀑 good luck getting your money before 2025

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Muhammad Hobbs

Have you tried sending a strongly worded email? Sometimes that can light a fire under them. Here's a template I used: Subject: Urgent: Delayed PFL Payment Inquiry Dear EDD, I submitted my PFL claim over three weeks ago and have not received any payment or update. This delay is causing significant financial strain. I kindly request an expedited review of my case. Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Claim Number] Hope this helps!

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Morita Montoya

This is great, thank you! I'll definitely try this. Do you know what email address I should send it to?

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Muhammad Hobbs

You're welcome! You can find the contact info on the EDD website, but I think the general inquiries email is pfl@edd.ca.gov. Good luck!

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Axel Far

Just got approved for PFL! Any tips or recent experiences?

Hey everyone, I just got approved for paid family leave! I'm so excited and relieved. Has anyone else gone through this process recently? Any tips or things I should know?

Ashley Simian

Pro tip: Set up direct deposit if you can. It's way faster than waiting for checks in the mail. Also, don't forget about taxes! They don't always withhold enough and you don't wanna be surprised come tax season.

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Oliver Cheng

Is it just me or does anyone else think its ridiculous how complicated they make this process? Like, we're already dealing with family stuff, why add all this stress? πŸ™„

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Taylor To

Preach! πŸ™Œ The whole system needs an overhaul. It's 2023, why can't this be more streamlined?

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Ella Cofer

Totally agree. I work in tech and I'm always shocked at how outdated government systems are. Someone needs to disrupt this space!

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Megan D'Acosta

EDD claim from December still unpaid - what can I do?

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. I filed an unemployment claim back in December and I still haven't been paid. It's been over a month now. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm starting to worry because bills are piling up and I don't know what to do. Any advice would be appreciated!

Kennedy Morrison

Anybody else notice how they always seem to 'lose' our documents? I've had to send the same forms like 3 times now πŸ™„

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Wesley Hallow

Hey OP, hang in there. I know it's tough but it will get sorted eventually. In the meantime, check out local food banks if you're struggling. No shame in getting help when you need it. ❀️

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Megan D'Acosta

Thank you, I really appreciate the support and advice. It means a lot.

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Clay blendedgen

EDD delay: Submitted medical cert 12/12, no payment since 11/22. What gives?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a frustrating situation with my disability claim. I submitted supplemental medical certification to extend my disability on 12/12, but I haven't been paid since 11/22. It's been almost a month now, and I'm wondering why it's taking so long. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? Any advice on how to speed up the process?

Isaiah Sanders

have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works faster than mail

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Clay blendedgen

I didn't even think about faxing! Do you know if they have a fax number?

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Isaiah Sanders

yea its on their website somewhere. ill try to find it for u

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Xan Dae

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

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Fiona Gallagher

LOL 🀣 That actually explains a lot!

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Thais Soares

Nah, sloths would be an improvement at this point πŸ’€

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Sean O'Donnell

PFL claim stuck for a month - desperate for financial help

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. My PFL claim has been stuck for a month now and I'm starting to get worried. I'm dependent on this money and the delay is causing me some serious financial stress. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait time? Any advice on how to speed up the process?

Emily Jackson

This is why we need serious reform in our benefits system. It's a joke that people have to wait this long for money they're entitled to. 😑

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Liam Mendez

Preach! πŸ™Œ The whole system needs an overhaul

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Sophia Nguyen

Hang in there, OP. I know it's tough, but it will get sorted eventually. Sending positive vibes your way! ❀️

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Sean O'Donnell

Thank you, I really appreciate the support πŸ™

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Jamal Wilson

ID.ME Error E324 preventing paternity leave claim - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to file for paternity leave but I keep getting this error E324 when I'm filling out the ID.ME verification. It's stopping me from completing my claim. Has anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

Yara Nassar

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government websites 🀑 where nothing works and we all suffer together

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Keisha Robinson

ain't that the truth πŸ˜‚ it's like they're stuck in 1995 or something

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GalaxyGuardian

Hey OP, congrats on the baby! Don't let this tech stuff stress you out too much. Focus on your family and try to enjoy this time. The paternity leave will sort itself out eventually. πŸ‘Άβ€οΈ

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Jamal Wilson

Thanks so much! You're right, I should try to keep things in perspective. Appreciate the kind words!

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

PFL Application: How long for callback? Anxious about wait times

Hey everyone, I just applied for paid family leave and I'm waiting for a call back from the agency. Has anyone gone through this process recently? How long did it take to hear back? I'm getting a bit anxious about the wait time.

Paolo Moretti

Has anyone had luck getting retro pay for the waiting period? I've heard mixed things about whether it's possible or not.

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Amina Diop

I managed to get retro pay, but I had to really fight for it. Make sure you have documentation for everything!

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Oliver Weber

Just a heads up, there's been some changes to the PFL policy recently. Make sure you're looking at the most up-to-date info on the official website. I almost messed up my application because I was using old guidelines πŸ˜…

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Caleb Stone

PFL application stuck for 4+ weeks, no benefits or updates. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my PFL application. It's been over a month since I applied and I still haven't received any benefits. My wife is in the same boat too. We haven't gotten any notices or updates. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what to do next?

Genevieve Cavalier

OP, make sure you and your wife didn't accidentally apply for the same type of leave. That can cause delays.

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Ethan Scott

Anyone else notice how the wait times have gotten worse since covid? It's like they never staffed back up πŸ™„

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Lola Perez

For real tho. You'd think they'd have figured it out by now πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

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Anastasia Smirnova

Struggling to get EDD case update - any tips for reaching a human?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get an update on my EDD case but I'm having trouble reaching anyone. I've been waiting for weeks and I really need to know what's going on. Has anyone had any luck getting through to them lately? Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

Zoe Christodoulou

Pro tip: if you have a complex issue, try to get transferred to a tier 2 specialist. They have more authority to actually fix things.

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Anastasia Smirnova

How do you get transferred to a tier 2 specialist? Do you just ask?

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Zoe Christodoulou

Yeah, if the regular rep can't help, politely ask if you can speak to a tier 2 specialist. Be prepared to explain why your case needs escalation.

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Jamal Thompson

Anyone else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate the EDD system? πŸŽ“πŸ€”

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Drew Hathaway

EDD Payment Update Delay - Anyone else stuck waiting?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my payment update. I filed a claim recently and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's been a few days now and I'm getting a bit anxious. Has anyone else experienced delays with their payment updates lately? Any advice on what I should do next?

Darcy Moore

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a seat, you'll be here a while πŸ˜…

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Dana Doyle

Ain't that the truth πŸ’―

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Liam Duke

Has anyone heard about the new policy changes? I heard they're supposed to speed up processing times, but idk if it's actually helping.

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Manny Lark

I saw something about that too. Supposedly they hired more staff, but I haven't noticed any difference tbh.

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Rita Jacobs

Classic government move. Promise improvements, deliver disappointment. πŸ™„

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