California Paid Family Leave

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  • Redial until on hold
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  • 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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Alicia Stern

I finally got through last week and they told me my claim was denied because of a typo on my application. Now I have to appeal and wait even longer. I'm so done with this BS 😫

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Gabriel Graham

Hey OP, what industry did you work in? Some industries have special programs or extensions available. Might be worth looking into!

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Isabella Brown

I was in hospitality. Didn't know about special programs, I'll def check that out. Thanks!

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Ravi Sharma

man, the EDD is such a joke. how hard is it to have a functional website in 2023? 🤡 good luck OP, youre gonna need it

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Freya Thomsen

Fr fr 💯 It's like they're stuck in 1995 or smthn

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Omar Zaki

Here's a detailed guide for navigating the EDD system based on my experience: 1. Password Reset: - Try the online 'Forgot Password' option first - If that fails, use the 'Contact Us' form - Last resort: call early in the morning (8 AM sharp) 2. Disability Extension: - Gather all relevant medical documentation - Call and request to speak with a disability claims specialist - Be prepared to fax or upload additional docs 3. General Tips: - Keep a log of all your calls and interactions - Get the name and ID of any rep you speak with - Follow up any phone conversations with an email summary - Check your online account daily for updates Hope this helps! The system is frustrating, but stay persistent. You've got this! 💪

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Connor O'Neill

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write this out! This is incredibly helpful. I'm definitely going to follow this step-by-step.

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Chloe Martin

Great advice! One thing to add: if you're faxing docs, always keep the confirmation page. EDD has 'lost' my faxes before 🙄

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Maxwell St. Laurent

lmao welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a ticket and enjoy ur stay 🎟️😈

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PaulineW

Has anyone tried contacting their state representative for help? I've heard they can sometimes intervene if you're having issues with state agencies.

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Chris Elmeda

How do you even find out who your state rep is? 🤔

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Annabel Kimball

Just Google '[your state] find my representative' - there's usually a website where you can enter your address and it'll tell you who represents you.

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Vanessa Chang

have u tried faxing ur docs? sounds old school but sometimes it gets to them faster than online uploads lol

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Alexander Evans

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I hadn't thought of that. Do you know if they accept faxes for all types of documents?

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Vanessa Chang

lmao ikr? but yeah, they usually do. just call and ask for the fax number. make sure to include ur claim number on every page tho!

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Madison King

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. The waiting game is the worst. Just remember, you're not alone in this struggle. We're all in the same boat, trying to stay afloat. Sending you positive vibes and hoping you get your payment soon! 💖

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Alexander Evans

Thank you so much for the kind words. It really does help to know I'm not alone in this. Wishing you all the best too!

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Isabella Costa

Have you checked if there were any recent changes to PFL policies? Sometimes they update stuff and don't tell anyone 🙄

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Paolo Longo

I haven't! That's a good point. Do you know where I could find info on recent updates?

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Isabella Costa

Try checking the official PFL website or their social media pages. They sometimes post updates there.

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Ravi Malhotra

oof, PFL claims are the worst. I swear the system is designed to make us give up. Hang in there, OP!

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Edison Estevez

lol welcome to the wonderful world of california bureaucracy 🎉 where everything's made up and the processing times don't matter

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Emily Nguyen-Smith

🤣🤣🤣 ain't that the truth

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James Johnson

Has anyone tried reaching out to their local state representative's office? I've heard they can sometimes help speed things up with EDD claims.

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Sophia Rodriguez

I did this for my unemployment claim last year and it actually worked! Might be worth a shot for PFL too.

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Anastasia Fedorov

Two weeks aint that long tbh. I waited 6 weeks before I heard anything back. Just gotta be patient

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Sean Doyle

Easy to say when it's not YOUR rent on the line. 🙄

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Anastasia Fedorov

fair point. didn't mean to sound insensitive. just sharing my experience

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Zara Rashid

Anyone else think its crazy that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The system is rigged against us, I swear.

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Luca Romano

Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose.

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Nia Jackson

Tin foil hat time: what if they do it to discourage people from claiming benefits? 🤔

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Mila Walker

This might sound crazy, but have you tried reaching out to EDD on social media? I tweeted at them and surprisingly got a response pretty quick. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♂️

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Logan Scott

for real? what platform did u use?

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Mila Walker

Twitter! Just make sure to not include any personal info in public tweets.

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Chloe Green

Ugh, I feel ya. The whole system needs an overhaul. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get the benefits we're entitled to. Hang in there, OP!

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AstroAdventurer

This whole system is a joke. We pay into it our whole working lives and when we need it, it's like pulling teeth to get any help. Someone needs to overhaul this entire process. 😤

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Andre Dupont

Preach! 🙌 It's like they purposely make it difficult so people will just give up.

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Totally agree. The system wasn't designed to handle this many claims. They need to upgrade their tech and hire more staff.

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Jamal Wilson

Hey OP, hang in there. I know it feels hopeless, but it will get sorted eventually. In the meantime, take care of yourself. This stress can really wear you down. Remember to eat, sleep, and maybe try some meditation or something to keep your mind off it. We're all in this together. ❤️

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Omar Hassan

Thank you so much for the kind words. It's easy to forget self-care when dealing with all this stress. I appreciate the reminder and support!

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Miguel Diaz

Not to be that guy, but have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under these agencies and get things moving.

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Zainab Ahmed

Ive been waiting 6 months for my claim to be aproved. Consider yourself lucky 🙃

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Oh no, that's terrible! I'm so sorry you're going through that. Hope you get it resolved soon

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