UPDATE: My claim was just approved! It took exactly 23 days from submission to approval. I did end up using that Claimyr service to get through to EDD yesterday. The rep I spoke with said there was nothing wrong with my claim, it was just in the queue waiting to be processed due to high volume. She did mention that having my employer verify the info quickly helped (my HR department is pretty on top of things). So for anyone else waiting - hang in there! The system is just overwhelmed right now.

Congrats on your baby and glad to hear your claim finally went through! I'm a new parent myself and just submitted my PFL baby bonding claim last week. Reading through all these experiences is both reassuring and nerve-wracking - it sounds like the 3-4 week wait is pretty standard right now despite what their website says. One question for anyone who's been through this recently - did you get any kind of confirmation or notification when your status changed from pending to approved, or do you just have to keep checking the portal daily? I'm trying to figure out if I should set up some kind of daily reminder to check or if they'll actually let me know when something changes. Also @Malik Jackson thanks for mentioning the Claimyr service - I hadn't heard of that before but might be worth trying if mine gets stuck too long. The regular EDD phone line seems impossible to get through on.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now and honestly, this thread is a lifesaver! I've been stuck in limbo for about 6 weeks with zero communication from EDD. The stress is unreal when you're counting on that money to pay bills. I'm definitely trying the 8am call strategy tomorrow with all these tips - especially asking about "pending issues preventing my claim from processing." It's wild that we have to crowdsource solutions just to get basic info about our own claims, but I'm so grateful for everyone sharing what actually works. The system is clearly broken when people are paying $20 just to get through on the phone! Will definitely update everyone on how my call goes. Thanks for creating this community where we can actually help each other navigate this mess! 🙏

Just created my account to join this conversation because I'm in the EXACT same boat! Filed my PFL claim about 3 weeks ago and the silence is deafening. I've been lurking here reading everyone's experiences and honestly, it's both comforting to know I'm not alone and terrifying to see people waiting 6+ weeks! 😅 The tips in this thread are pure gold though - I had no idea about calling at 8am sharp or asking about "pending issues preventing my claim from processing." That phrase alone seems worth its weight in gold based on everyone's success stories. Also taking notes about the 11:30am backup time and keeping a log of all interactions. It's absolutely insane that we have to become amateur detectives just to get basic info about our own benefits. The fact that people are paying $20 just to get through on hold shows how broken this system really is. But I'm so grateful this community exists where we can actually help each other with real strategies that work! Planning to call first thing tomorrow morning with my claim number ready and that magic phrase written down. Will definitely report back with how it goes. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - you're literally saving my sanity right now! 🙏

I'm in the exact same situation and this thread is such a relief to find! Got my approval about a week ago and I've been constantly refreshing my bank account hoping to see something show up. The anxiety is real when you're depending on this money! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been way more helpful than anything on the official EDD website. The 2-3 week timeline that everyone's mentioning is actually reassuring - I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong when nothing appeared after a few days. I'm definitely going to try that early morning calling strategy tomorrow with Emma's list of questions written down. The tip about checking the EDD Bank of America card is something I never would have thought of either - I've been obsessively checking my regular bank account this whole time! Max, thank you so much for starting this thread. It's incredible how much we can help each other navigate this stressful process. Knowing that we're all going through the same waiting game makes it so much more manageable. I'll definitely update here once I hear something! 🙏

I'm going through the exact same waiting period right now! Got approved about 10 days ago and have been checking my account daily (okay, maybe hourly 😅). This thread has been absolutely incredible - way more helpful than any official resource I've found. The 2-3 week timeline everyone keeps mentioning is really reassuring. I was starting to worry something was wrong when nothing showed up after the first few days. I tried the early morning calling strategy yesterday and actually got through in about 35 minutes at 8 AM - way better than my previous attempts that ended in busy signals. The rep confirmed my claim is "in processing" which apparently means payment should hit within the next week or so. She also reminded me to double-check that my direct deposit info is current, which I'm glad I did because I had moved recently. One thing I'll add that hasn't been mentioned much - if you're using a credit union or smaller bank, sometimes larger deposits can take an extra business day to fully process compared to major banks. Just something to keep in mind if you're at the edge of that timeline! Thanks Max for starting this discussion - it's amazing how much community support helps with the stress of waiting. We're all in this together! 🤞

I went through this same transition from SDI to PFL last year and it's so stressful when you're not sure what's happening! Just wanted to add that in my experience, the timing Evelyn mentioned is spot on. My first PFL payment was also just one week, then I got regular bi-weekly payments after that. The gap between SDI ending and PFL payments starting can feel longer than it actually is when you're dealing with a newborn and all the expenses that come with it. Hang in there - it sounds like everything is processing normally for you!

I'm going through this exact situation right now! Filed my PFL claim on March 10th after my SDI ended, got my first payment last Friday for just one week, and have been anxiously checking my account every day since. Reading through all these responses is such a relief - I had no idea about the bi-weekly schedule or that the transition from SDI causes delays. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't explain any of this clearly when you're applying. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, especially knowing the typical timeline helps so much when you're stressed about finances with a new little one!

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right at 8 AM when they open - that's when I had the most success. Also, make sure you have all your documentation ready before you call (claim number, social security number, the incorrect date you entered, and the correct date). The rep will need all of this info to make the change. One more tip - if you get disconnected (which happens way too often), don't give up! Keep trying. I know it's frustrating but it's really important to get this fixed before it affects your next payment. You've got this! 🙏

I dealt with this exact same situation a few months ago and it was such a headache! Here's what worked for me: I called the 1-800-300-5616 number that others mentioned, but I also sent a detailed message through UI Online at the same time explaining the error. In the online message, I included my claim number, the incorrect date I had entered, and the correct back-to-work date. Make sure to be super specific about the dates. It took about a week to get a response online, but they were able to fix it without me having to stay on hold for hours. The key is to act fast though - the longer you wait, the more complicated it can get. Also, keep records of everything you submit in case you need to reference it later. Don't panic, this happens more often than you'd think and they're used to fixing these kinds of mistakes!