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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Giovanni Rossi

Accidentally threw out SDI check - how to get replacement from EDD?

Hey everyone, I messed up big time. I accidentally threw out my SDI check and now I'm freaking out. Has anyone dealt with this before? What should I do to get a replacement? I'm worried about how long it'll take and if I'll even be able to get a new one. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Aisha Patel

ugh the EDD is such a mess rn. took me 3 months to get a replacement check last year. hope you have better luck!

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LilMama23

3 months?! That's insane. Did you have to do anything special to finally get it?

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Aisha Patel

Honestly, I just kept calling and bugging them. Eventually got someone who actually helped. It's a numbers game 🤷‍♀️

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Dmitri Volkov

Hey, quick question - was it a paper check or the EDD debit card? If it's the card, you might be able to just request a new one without going through the whole replacement check process.

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Giovanni Rossi

It was a paper check. I wish it was the debit card, that would've been so much easier to deal with!

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Jackson Carter

PFL claim filed a month ago, still no payment. Anyone else experiencing delays?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their paid family leave payment? I filed over a month ago and still haven't seen a dime. This is getting ridiculous. I've got bills to pay and mouths to feed. Anyone know what's going on or how to speed things up?

Rami Samuels

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have had success getting attention to their claims that way. Worth a shot!

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Haley Bennett

What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, if it works, it works. Desperate times call for desperate measures!

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Douglas Foster

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's so stressful not knowing when the money will come through. Sending positive vibes your way, OP. We're all in this together. ❤️

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Nina Chan

How to follow up on filed family leave claim with EDD? (Dec 10-28)

Hey everyone, I filed for family leave from December 10th to December 28th, and I'm trying to follow up on it. Has anyone had experience with this process? What should I expect? Any tips on how to get updates or make sure everything is moving along smoothly?

A Man D Mortal

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes its faster than waiting for them to contact you.

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Nina Chan

I didn't even know that was an option! Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely look into that. Do you happen to know where on the website I can find that info?

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A Man D Mortal

Sure thing! Log into your account on the EDD website, then look for a section called 'Claim Status' or 'Claim History'. It should show your current claim and its status.

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Declan Ramirez

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 pack a lunch, youre gonna be here a while

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LilMama23

Applying for PFL - where to start and what to expect?

Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying for paid family leave and I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!

Paolo Bianchi

dont forget to factor in taxes! The benifits are taxable income 😭

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Yara Assad

Has anyone had experience applying for PFL for mental health reasons? Like caring for a family member with depression?

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Olivia Clark

Yes, it's possible but can be trickier. Make sure you have solid documentation from a mental health professional.

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Ryan Kim

EDD claim pending for 4 weeks, need to extend PFL - can't reach anyone! Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My claim has been pending for 4 weeks now and I really need to get paid. On top of that, I want to continue my paid family leave benefits for another week. I've been trying to reach EDD but no luck so far. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to get through to them?

Evelyn Martinez

Not to be that guy, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard it can sometimes get faster results than online submissions.

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Benjamin Carter

Ugh, EDD is the worst. I had to threaten legal action before they finally processed my claim. It's ridiculous we have to go to such extremes.

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Maya Lewis

Woah, really? Did you actually get a lawyer or just threaten it?

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Benjamin Carter

Just threatened it in a strongly worded email. Probably wouldn't have actually done it, but it seemed to light a fire under them lol

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Zara Shah

PFL claim stuck in EDD processing for 2+ months, no updates or payments. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my Paid Family Leave claim. I filed back in November and it's been processing for over 2 months now. I haven't received any updates or payments from EDD. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait time? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm getting worried about my finances.

Jamal Anderson

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line or the Spanish line). Sometimes those have shorter wait times and the agents can still help you.

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Mei Wong

Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking the spot of someone who actually needs that specific line?

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Jamal Anderson

I get where you're coming from, but when the system is this broken, you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷‍♂️

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QuantumQuasar

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where everything's made up and the processing times don't matter

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Liam McGuire

😂😂😂 sad but true

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StarStrider

PFL nightmare: Unprofessional staff and frustrating claim process for new parent

I'm so frustrated with the paid family leave system! I've been taking care of my 9-month-old and trying to navigate this process, but it's been a nightmare. The customer service is terrible - I had an employee texting me and making me feel like I didn't want to go through with my claim. Has anyone else dealt with unprofessional behavior from PFL staff? How did you handle it? I just want to focus on my baby without all this stress!

Fatima Al-Farsi

lol welcome to the wonderful world of bureaucracy 🙃 where nothing makes sense and everyones out to get you

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Dylan Wright

ain't that the truth 😂 sometimes you gotta laugh or you'll cry

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Sofia Torres

Ive been dealing with PFL for 3 months now. its a total clown show 🤡 Hang in there OP, and don't let them push you around!

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Lincoln Ramiro

EDD Claim Filed by Mail 1+ Month Ago, No Response & Can't Register Online (E311 Error) - Help!

I filed my claim by mail over a month ago and haven't heard anything back. When I try to register online, I keep getting an error saying my information doesn't match their records. I can't even check the status of my claim or talk to anyone on the phone. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to actually get through to EDD?

Ethan Clark

Not to be that guy, but did you double check that you filled out everything correctly on your mail-in form? One tiny mistake can cause huge delays.

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Lincoln Ramiro

I triple checked everything before sending it in, but now I'm paranoid I missed something. Guess I'll never know unless I actually talk to someone 😑

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Mila Walker

Okay, hear me out. What if we all showed up at the EDD office dressed as clowns? They clearly think were a joke anyway, might as well lean into it 🤡

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Logan Scott

I'm down if you are. I'll bring the red noses, you bring the oversized shoes?

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Mila Walker

Deal. Let's make unemployment great again! 😂

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Jamal Wilson

SDI Online Account Creation Error E324 - Need Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble creating my SDI online account. I keep getting Error E324 when I try to register. Has anyone else run into this? I recently changed some of my personal info, so I'm wondering if that's causing the problem. Any advice on how to get past this and finally set up my account would be really appreciated!

Miguel Silva

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our benefits? the whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Zainab Ismail

Preach! 🙌 It's 2023, why is government tech still stuck in the 90s?

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Connor O'Neill

Careful what you wish for. Last time they "upgraded" the system, it was down for weeks!

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QuantumQuester

Hey OP, any luck resolving this yet? Keep us posted!

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Jamal Wilson

Still working on it. Tried clearing cache but no luck. Gonna try calling tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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Fatima Al-Rashid

PFL Application Ghosted - No Response After a Month. What to Do?

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my paid family leave application. I applied last month but never heard back, so I reapplied thinking I might have messed something up. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next or if I need to submit additional forms?

Yuki Tanaka

Oof, reapplying might've reset your place in line. 😬 I'd def try to get someone on the phone to sort it out. Good luck!

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Oh no, I didn't even think of that! 😱 Thanks for the heads up, I'll try calling asap.

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Esmeralda Gómez

Anyone else feel like we're living in a kafka novel trying to deal with this stuff? 🤡

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Klaus Schmidt

FOR REAL THO 😂😂😂

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Aisha Patel

More like a nightmare tbh 💀

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