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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Kaitlyn Otto

Has anyone had luck submitting stuff online? Is it faster than mailing?

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Axel Far

Online is def faster. Just make sure your docs are clear and easy to read when you upload them.

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Jasmine Hernandez

Online worked great for me. Just remember to save the confirmation page!

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Luis Johnson

Pro tip: if you're caring for a family member, get the medical certification filled out ASAP. Doctors can take forever and it'll hold up your whole application.

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Dmitry Ivanov

lol good luck. i gave up after 6 months and just went back to work. the system is rigged against us little guys 🤡

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Ava Thompson

That sucks man. The system is def broken but don't give up your rights!

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Miguel Herrera

Has anyone tried faxing their documents? I heard from a friend that sometimes it's faster than mailing or uploading online.

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Zainab Ali

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂

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Connor Murphy

Actually, it works! I faxed my docs and got a response within a week. Go figure 🤷‍♀️

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Keisha Johnson

Quick tip: If you're having trouble reaching EDD, try contacting your local state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help push things along with EDD. Worked for me when I was stuck in limbo for weeks!

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Paolo Rizzo

This is actually genius. Never would've thought of that. Thanks for the pro tip!

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QuantumQuest

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄 Like, get it together already!

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Amina Sy

omg yes! It's always down on sundays when I have time to deal with this stuff 😤

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Oliver Fischer

Pro tip: Try accessing the site using incognito mode or a different browser. Sometimes it's just a cache issue on our end.

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Kiara Fisherman

Quick question - did you submit your claim online or by mail? I've heard the online system has been glitchy lately.

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Wesley Hallow

I submitted online. Maybe that's the problem? But then why did the first week go through fine? It's so confusing!

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Kiara Fisherman

Hmm, that is weird. Maybe try submitting a paper claim for the missing week? Cant hurt to try both ways

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Liam Cortez

tldr; PFL is a mess, water is wet. 🤷‍♂️

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Savannah Vin

Lol, sad but true 😂

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Aria Khan

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. 5 weeks and counting. This is ridiculous. How are we supposed to bond with our kids when we're stressed about money?

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Everett Tutum

Pro tip: if you do manage to get through on the phone, be super nice to the agent. They deal with angry people all day. A little kindness can go a long way in getting help.

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Sunny Wang

💯 this! Catch more flies with honey and all that

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Paolo Moretti

I'm starting to wonder if there's some kind of secret handshake or code word to get these claims processed faster. Anyone cracked the code yet? 🕵️‍♂️

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Amina Diop

If you figure it out, let me know! I'll bring the secret decoder ring 😂

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Oliver Weber

Have you tried saying 'pretty please with a cherry on top' when you submit your claim? I hear that speeds things up by at least 3 weeks! 🍒

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Natasha Romanova

Seriously tho, has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I'm thinking of reaching out to mine to see if they can help speed things up.

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NebulaNinja

I did this last month! My rep's office was actually pretty helpful. They couldn't make miracles happen, but they did get me some answers about my claim status.

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Javier Gomez

That's a good idea. At least it might put some pressure on the system to work faster.

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ApolloJackson

Hey, just a heads up - make sure you're certifying for benefits every two weeks even if you haven't heard back about your initial claim. You can do it online and it'll save you headaches down the road if there are any delays in processing your application.

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Isabella Russo

I had a similar situation last year. One thing that helped was keeping a detailed log of all my attempts to contact EDD - dates, times, who I spoke to (if anyone). It came in handy when I had to escalate my case. Also, don't forget to check your spam folder for emails!

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Olivia Kay

That's a great idea, thanks! I'll start keeping a log right away. Did you use any particular format or just jotted things down?

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Isabella Russo

I just used a simple spreadsheet with columns for date, time, method of contact (phone, email, etc.), and notes. Nothing fancy, but it helped keep everything organized. Good luck!

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AstroAdventurer

Anyone else notice that the EDD seems to work better early in the morning? I've had better luck calling right when they open.

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Javier Mendoza

I'm just here to say that I've been dealing with EDD for 6 months now and I'm about ready to lose my mind. That's all. 🤪

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Emma Wilson

Hang in there, buddy. We've all been there. 🤗

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TillyCombatwarrior

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 Strap in, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

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Anna Xian

ikr? Sometimes I think they make it this difficult on purpose 🤔

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Jungleboo Soletrain

Has anyone else noticed that the PFL system seems to be getting worse every year? I remember when it used to be somewhat reliable...

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Rajan Walker

Yep, it's a hot mess. Budget cuts + increased claims = disaster

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Nadia Zaldivar

I work in HR and we're seeing more and more issues with PFL claims. It's not just you guys!

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Aisha Ali

Here's what I'd recommend based on my experience: 1. Try the 'Forgot Password' option first. If that fails: 2. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again. 3. Check if your account is locked due to too many login attempts. 4. Try accessing from a different device or browser. 5. If all else fails, you'll need to contact them directly. Options include: - Phone (be prepared for long wait times) - Social media (Twitter: @CA_EDD) - Visit a local office if possible Remember to have your personal info ready (SSN, previous address, etc.) as they'll need to verify your identity. For future reference, use a password manager or keep a secure physical record of your login info. And don't forget to update your contact info regularly! Hope this helps, and good luck with your claim!

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Chloe Davis

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is super helpful 💯

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Ethan Moore

Saving this for future reference. You're the real MVP 🏆

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Yuki Nakamura

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to access our own accounts? The system needs a serious overhaul 😤

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StarSurfer

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something

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Carmen Reyes

To be fair, they have to balance security with accessibility. But yeah, it could definitely be more user-friendly.

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