California Paid Family Leave
CommunityGovernment Services
Can't reach California Paid Family Leave? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
Which claim is this call about?
Each program has its own EDD agents, so pick the one your claim is with.
$29.99StandardOne price
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
160,000+ people connected since 2021
Using Claimyr will:
- 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
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
EDD Baby Bonding Claim Stuck - Silent Phone Line, No Response. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my baby bonding claim. I submitted it a while ago but haven't heard anything back. I tried calling but the line was silent. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to get through to someone?
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Stuck in PFL claim limbo - any tips to get an update from EDD?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to follow up on my Paid Family Leave claim status. It's been a while since I submitted it and I haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else been in this situation? Any tips on how to get an update or speed up the process? I'm starting to get worried about my finances and could really use some advice.
Join the conversation
unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just go back to work instead of relying on government handouts 🤷♂️
whatever, still seems like an excuse to not work to me
ok boomer 👴
EDD form submission issues - How to ensure they have everything?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to make sure the unemployment office has all my forms. Has anyone had any issues with this lately? I'm worried I might have missed something and don't want my claim to be delayed. Any tips on how to check or what to do if they're missing something?
Join the conversation
Pro tip: if you can, go to an EDD office in person. I know it's a hassle, but I finally got everything sorted when I did that. Bring ALL your paperwork with you!
This! Face-to-face is always better. They cant ignore you when your standing right infront of them 😂
Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks for the advice!
One thing that helped me was setting up email notifications in my EDD account if that's available. Also, I started keeping a simple log with dates and confirmation numbers for everything I submit. When I had to resubmit something, I referenced my log and could tell them exactly when I first sent it. Made the conversation way more productive! The key is being super organized from day one - I learned this lesson the hard way after my first claim got delayed for months 😅
Confused about how to apply for PFL while already on pregnancy disability leave - 36 weeks pregnant
I'm super confused about the whole EDD benefit situation. I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant and already on pregnancy disability leave (I think? My doctor filled out some forms and I'm getting payments). But now I'm trying to figure out how and when to apply for Paid Family Leave for when the baby actually arrives. Do I need to apply now or wait until after birth? Is it a separate application or does it automatically transition? My HR person just keeps saying 'it's all through EDD' without explaining anything! Can someone help me understand the steps? This is my first baby and I'm totally lost with all this paperwork!
Join the conversation
I just want to say i had my baby 3 months ago and i found the whole process MADDENING. my disability claim was easy but then the transition to PFL was a total disaster. basically dont count on anything happening automatically - be proactive about everything! and congrats on the baby!! that part is amazing even if the paperwork is a nightmare lol
Thank you! I'm starting to see that I need to stay on top of this stuff. Congrats on your little one too! ❤️
Hey Lukas! I'm a new mom who just went through this exact same process a few months ago, and I totally understand your confusion! The whole system is really poorly explained. Here's what I learned from my experience: You're absolutely right to be thinking about this now, but you don't need to DO anything yet. Right now you're on pregnancy disability (SDI), which will continue for 6-8 weeks after birth depending on your delivery type. The key thing is to stay organized and proactive. I'd suggest: 1. Create a folder (physical or digital) to keep all your EDD documents together 2. Mark your calendar for when your disability period should end (6-8 weeks post-birth) 3. About a week before that date, ask your doctor for your release form 4. File your PFL claim online the same day you get released Don't stress too much about the timing right now - you've got this! Focus on the baby prep and cross this bridge when you get there. The most important thing is being ready to act quickly once your disability ends so you don't have a gap in payments. Good luck with everything, and congratulations on your upcoming little one! 💕
Aisha Mahmood
I heard they're updating the EDD system soon. Maybe wait a few weeks and see if things improve? 🤔
0 coins
Ethan Clark
LOL good one. EDD and 'improve' in the same sentence? 🤣
0 coins
Aisha Mahmood
Hey, a guy can dream, right? 😅
0 coins
Ryan Vasquez
I'm dealing with the exact same thing! Filed my baby bonding claim 6 weeks ago and it's like it disappeared into a black hole. The phone system is absolutely useless - either busy signals or that weird silent line you mentioned. I've started keeping a spreadsheet of every time I've tried calling (sad, I know, but at least I feel like I'm doing something). Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature, or is that just as broken as everything else?
0 coins