California Paid Family Leave

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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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Oliver Zimmermann

Not to be that person, but have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from EDD end up there. Just a thought!

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CosmicCommander

This might sound crazy, but try faxing your documents. I know, its like were back in the 90s, but it worked for me when nothing else did. 🤷‍♂️

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Sofia Morales

I don't even know where to find a fax machine these days lol

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CosmicCommander

Most libraries or office supply stores have them. Worth a shot!

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Amun-Ra Azra

Unpopular opinion: sometimes switching attorneys can actually speed things up. If yours isn't being proactive, it might be worth shopping around.

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Summer Green

I second this. Switched attorneys and suddenly things started moving. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself!

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Drew Hathaway

Interesting... I've been hesitant to switch because I thought it might slow things down even more. But maybe it's worth considering.

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Gael Robinson

Hot take: the whole SSDI system needs a major overhaul. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops when we're already dealing with disabilities. 😤

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Edward McBride

Preach! 🙌 The system is broken af. We need to start making some noise about this.

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Darcy Moore

100% agree. Has anyone tried starting a petition or contacting their representatives about this? Maybe if enough of us speak up, we can push for change.

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James Maki

Anyone else notice that the EDD seems to be processing claims faster lately? Or am I just lucky?

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Jasmine Hancock

Must be nice 🙄 I'm still waiting on my first payment from 2 months ago

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Cole Roush

I think they hired more staff recently. My friend just got a job there!

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Scarlett Forster

Guys, I've compiled a comprehensive guide on navigating EDD issues based on my experience and tips from this community. Hope it helps! 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and interactions with EDD. 2. Use the right keywords: When filing, use specific terms like 'laid off' or 'reduction in hours' to avoid flags. 3. Double-check your entries: Small typos can cause big delays. 4. Utilize your local representatives: They can often expedite your case. 5. Stay persistent: Don't give up, keep calling and following up. 6. Join Facebook groups: There are some great communities with up-to-date info. 7. Check your spam folder: Important EDD emails sometimes end up there. 8. Use the UI Online portal: It's often faster than calling. 9. Be prepared for identity verification: Have all your documents ready. 10. Consider using a paid service like Claimyr if you're really stuck. Remember, we're all in this together. Don't lose hope! 💪

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Arnav Bengali

This is gold! 🏅 Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Mods, can we pin this?

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Sayid Hassan

Great list! I'd add: check for typos in your address. That held up my claim for weeks!

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Alexander Zeus

Guys, I'm freaking out. I'm about to miss my rent payment because of this delay. Any ideas for emergency assistance while we wait?

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Alicia Stern

Check with local charities or churches. Some offer temporary rent assistance. Also, talk to your landlord ASAP. They might be willing to work with you if you explain the situation.

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Alexander Zeus

Thanks for the advice. I'll give that a shot. This whole situation is so stressful 😰

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Gabriel Graham

Plot twist: what if we all show up at their office with sleeping bags and camp out until they process our claims? Who's in? ⛺️😂

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Drake

I'm down! We can call it Occupy EDD lol

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Sarah Jones

Knowing them, they'd probably just form a committee to study the campout for 6 months before taking any action 🤦‍♂️

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Fatima Al-Sayed

Just a heads up, I submitted my update last month and got a response in about 3 weeks. They asked for additional info tho, so now I'm back to waiting again. It's like a never-ending cycle 😫

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Dylan Hughes

What kind of additional info did they ask for? Might be good for the rest of us to know so we can prepare.

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Fatima Al-Sayed

They wanted more details about my self-employment income. Make sure you have all your 1099s and any contracts ready!

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NightOwl42

Anyone else feel like were playing a game of telephone with EDD? 📞🙉🙈🙊

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Sofia Rodriguez

More like a game of hide and seek, and EDD is really good at hiding 😅

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Mateo Hernandez

Not to be that guy, but have you tried, ya know, googling it? 🤔 Sometimes you can find PDFs of these forms floating around on other sites.

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Emma Wilson

Yeah, I tried that first actually. Only found sample forms, nothing official I could submit. Thanks tho!

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Mateo Hernandez

Ah my bad, shoulda figured you'd tried that. This whole system is whack 😩

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CosmicCruiser

Congrats on the new addition to your family! 👶 Don't let the EDD stress you out too much. You'll get it sorted eventually. Enjoy those baby snuggles!

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Emma Wilson

Aww thanks! Trying to stay positive through all this. The baby makes it worth it 😊

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Zoe Stavros

Quick question - are you sure its actually unpaid and not just delayed? Sometimes they batch payments and it can take a while to process. Might be worth double-checking your bank statements just in case.

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Diego Flores

Good point! I'll definitely double-check. Fingers crossed it's just a delay 🤞

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Jamal Harris

Pro tip: Keep a log of every single interaction you have with PFL. Date, time, who you talked to, what they said. It'll save you so much hassle later if things get messy.

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Ryan Vasquez

anyone else think its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get what we're entitled to? smh

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Avery Saint

Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul

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Taylor Chen

Have you tried faxing your documents? Sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur agencies lol

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Connor Murphy

Anyone else think its crazy that in 2024 we still cant get a simple online status update? Like, how hard would it be to give us some actual info instead of just 'processing' for weeks on end? 🙄

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Yara Sayegh

For real! My pizza delivery app gives me more updates than the PFL system 🍕

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NebulaNova

Protip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. Sometimes their social media team is more responsive than the actual call center.

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Liam O'Sullivan

I had a similar issue and what finally worked was contacting my state assembly member. Their office has direct lines to EDD and can often get things moving. Worth a shot!

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Aisha Rahman

Oh wow, I didn't even know that was an option. How do I find out who my assembly member is?

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Liam O'Sullivan

Just google '[your state] find my representative' and there should be a website where you can enter your address. Good luck!

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Amara Chukwu

idk if this helps but I got my issue resolved by blowing up their Twitter. Public shaming seems to work wonders these days 🙃

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