California Paid Family Leave

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  • Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
  • Skip the long phone menu
  • Call the correct department
  • Redial until on hold
  • Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
  • 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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Ryan Kim

Quick tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck that way.

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Zoe Walker

Has anyone successfully canceled online? I've heard mixed things about whether that's even possible.

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Elijah Brown

I tried once and it was a disaster. Ended up having to call anyway. Save yourself the headache and just call from the start.

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Maria Gonzalez

Same here. The online system is a joke tbh

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Mateo Rodriguez

I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 2 months now. This is ridiculous!

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Aisha Hussain

Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you submitted your claim online? If not, there's a chance it didn't go through properly.

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Malik Robinson

Yeah, I got an email confirmation. But nothing since then. πŸ˜•

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Carmen Lopez

Pro tip: If you're having trouble with the phone lines, try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck getting through that way. Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Andre Dupont

Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative's office? Sometimes they can help expedite things or at least get you in touch with the right person at PFL. Worth a shot if you're really stuck!

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QuantumQuasar

This! πŸ‘† I did this last year and it actually worked. My rep's office had a dedicated person for dealing with state benefit issues. They got my problem solved in like a week.

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Jamal Wilson

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes you can get more info there without having to deal with the phone system. Just a thought!

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NebulaNova

I did try that, but it doesn't give me all the details I need. Thanks for the suggestion though!

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Mei Lin

Pro tip: if you need to call, try using a landline if possible. For some reason, I've had better luck getting through that way. Also, Tuesdays and Wednesdays seem to be less busy. Good luck!

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Ava Johnson

lol welcome to the club. been waiting 6 weeks for my payment. this is fine. everything is fine. πŸ”₯🐢πŸ”₯

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Miguel Diaz

Have you tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods? I hear that helps speed up the process. πŸ˜‚

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Zainab Ahmed

Instructions unclear. Sacrificed my last paycheck instead. Still no results. 😭

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Miguel Diaz

Rookie mistake. Gotta use a LIVE goat. No wonder it didn't work!

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Chloe Zhang

Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: β€’ Processing times vary widely depending on the type of claim and current workload β€’ Most claims are processed within 3-4 weeks, but can take up to 8 weeks in some cases β€’ If you haven't heard anything after 4 weeks, it's worth calling to check on status β€’ Make sure all your documentation is complete and accurate to avoid delays β€’ Check your online account regularly for updates or requests for additional info β€’ If you're facing financial hardship, mention this when you call as it may expedite your claim Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Grant Vikers

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is super helpful. I'll definitely keep all of this in mind. πŸ’―

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Brandon Parker

Great info! Wish I had known all this when I filed my claim last year. Would've saved me a lot of stress.

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Adriana Cohn

have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly the system is a joke

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Anastasia Kozlov

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to get my PFL sorted for weeks. This system is so broken 😫

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LunarLegend

Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. Hopefully we both get it figured out soon!

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Sean Flanagan

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold last week. Good luck!

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Zara Mirza

What time do they open? Asking for a friend πŸ‘€

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Sean Flanagan

8am Pacific Time, I think. But double-check their website to be sure.

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Isabella Ferreira

Ive been dealing with PFL for months now and let me tell you, theyre a nightmare. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You'll thank me later when they inevitably mess something up πŸ™„

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Ravi Sharma

This πŸ’― Always CYA (cover your a**) when dealing with government agencies!

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NebulaNomad

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get benefits we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Freya Thomsen

Preach! πŸ™Œ It's like they make it complicated on purpose

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Omar Fawaz

Careful what you wish for. Last time they "overhauled" the system in my state, it was down for weeks πŸ˜…

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Natasha Kuznetsova

anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you try to check your claim status online? πŸ™„

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Javier Mendoza

Omg yes! It's like they don't want us to actually use the online system. So frustrating!

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Emma Thompson

I swear its always down when i need it most lol. gotta love government efficiency 🀑

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Malik Davis

Hang in there, OP! I know it's tough, but your payment will come through eventually. In the meantime, check if you qualify for any local assistance programs. Some cities have emergency funds for situations like this.

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Connor Gallagher

Make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING. I learned the hard way that they can 'lose' documents. Scan that POA and keep it handy. You might need to resend it multiple times πŸ™„

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Amara Okafor

Oof, that sounds rough. Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely scan it right away.

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Yara Sayegh

Quick question - are you dealing with state or federal benefits? The process can be different depending on which one youre working with.

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Amara Okafor

It's state benefits. Does that change things?

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Yara Sayegh

Yeah, state processes can vary. Which state are you in? Might be able to give more specific advice.

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