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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.
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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.
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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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I'm so sorry you're going through this - the waiting is absolutely brutal when you need that money for bills! I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago and what finally worked for me was a combination of things: I called my state assembly member's office and they actually have staff who specialize in helping with EDD issues. They can't magically speed things up, but they can at least get you real information about what's holding up your claim. Also, make sure you check that your employer submitted their portion correctly - that was actually my holdup and nobody told me for weeks! In the meantime, if you're really struggling with bills, see if your local 211 has any emergency assistance programs. Hang in there - it WILL come through eventually, even though the system is absolutely broken right now. 💪
This is such helpful advice! I didn't even know assembly members had staff for EDD issues. Definitely going to look into that. And you're right about checking with the employer - I just assumed they did everything correctly but maybe I should follow up. Thanks for the encouragement, I really needed to hear that it will work out eventually! 🙏
I'm dealing with a similar delay right now - going on 4 weeks with my PFL claim. What's really helped me is keeping detailed records of every interaction and submission. I created a simple spreadsheet with dates, times, and what I submitted or who I spoke with. Also, if you haven't already, try contacting your local state senator's office in addition to assembly members - they often have constituent services that can help with state agency issues. I know it's incredibly stressful when bills are piling up, but from what I've seen in this community, persistence really does pay off. Keep pushing and don't give up! 💪
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Hey OP, what documents did you submit? Make sure you didn't miss anything important. I thought I had everything in order but turns out I was missing a form and that's why my claim was held up.
Oh man, now you've got me worried. I'll double-check everything tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up!
I feel your pain! I went through the exact same thing last month. What finally worked for me was calling the disability insurance number (1-800-480-3287) instead of the main PFL line - they handle PFL claims too and the wait times are usually shorter. Also, try calling around 2-3 PM on weekdays when it's less busy. Don't give up - once you get through, they can actually see your claim status and give you real updates. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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when i had my baby last year i went thru EXACTLY this!!! i got checks when i wanted the card too and it was such a pain! i ended up just keeping the checks cuz by the time i got thru to someone on the phone it was like halfway thru my claim anyway lol. but def update your address online ASAP and also set up mail forwarding with usps! also congrats on the new baby and good luck with ur move!!
Thank you! It's definitely hectic moving with a 2-month-old but we're making it work! I think I might just stick with the checks too since I only have 6 weeks of payments left.
UPDATE: I used Claimyr this morning and got through to EDD in about 12 minutes! The representative was super helpful and processed both my address change and switched me to the debit card for future payments. She said the card should arrive at my new Colorado address in 7-10 business days. Just wanted to update in case anyone else runs into a similar situation. Thank you all for the advice!
So happy this worked out for you! I was following your thread because I'm in a similar situation - just applied for PFL and will be moving to Oregon next month. Your experience definitely convinced me to try Claimyr if I run into any issues. Thanks for sharing the update and best of luck with the move and your little one!
That's awesome that you got it sorted out so quickly! I'm actually dealing with a similar payment method issue right now (been getting checks when I requested direct deposit). Definitely going to try Claimyr based on your success story. Thanks for posting the update - it's so helpful when people follow up with what actually worked!
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I had a similar issue where I was initially approved for only 4 weeks when I should have gotten 8. Turns out there was an error in how they calculated my benefit period. I had to submit additional documentation showing my employment history and wage records. Also, make sure you're clear about what type of PFL you're claiming - bonding vs. care for family member can have different time limits. It took about 3 weeks to get it resolved, but I eventually got the full amount I was owed. Don't let them shortchange you!
Oliver Weber
Just a heads up, there's been some changes to the PFL policy recently. Make sure you're looking at the most up-to-date info on the official website. I almost messed up my application because I was using old guidelines 😅
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Ava Kim
I'm in the same boat right now - applied about 10 days ago and still waiting for that callback! The anxiety is real 😰 I've been checking my online account daily but no updates yet. Reading through these comments is actually making me feel better knowing I'm not alone in this. @Zainab Abdulrahman your checklist is gold, I'm definitely going to start keeping a log. Has anyone tried calling the main number directly or is it always just endless hold times?
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Geoff Richards
•Hey @Ava Kim! I'm totally new to this whole PFL process but reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking at the same time 😅 I'm thinking about applying soon for my own family situation, so seeing that 10-day mark you're at gives me a realistic timeline. The endless hold times seem to be a common theme from what I'm reading - maybe that calling service @StarSurfer mentioned might actually be worth considering if you're really anxious to get through? Though I totally get @Miguel Castro s'point about it feeling wrong to pay extra for government services. Hope you hear back soon! 🤞
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Diez Ellis
•@Ava Kim I feel you on the anxiety! I m'actually going through something similar with a family member and have been lurking here trying to figure out if I should apply for PFL too. The waiting game sounds brutal but it s'good to know there are people here who ve'been through it. Have you tried calling during off-peak hours? I ve'heard sometimes early morning or late afternoon might have shorter wait times, though who knows if that s'actually true with government lines 🤷♀️ Fingers crossed you get that call back soon!
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