Accidentally filled PFL Care instead of Bonding form for newborn. How to fix with EDD?
I messed up big time with my Paid Family Leave application. I accidentally filled out the Care form instead of the Bonding form for my newborn. Has anyone else made this mistake? How did you fix it? I'm freaking out because I really need this leave and don't want to mess up my benefits. Any advice on how to contact EDD and get this sorted out would be super helpful!
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Brianna Muhammad
Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. The EDD system is so confusing sometimes. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call EDD ASAP. The sooner you catch this, the easier it'll be to fix. 2. Explain your situation clearly. Tell them you filled out the wrong form by mistake. 3. Ask them to guide you through the process of correcting your application. 4. Make sure to get a confirmation number or email about the change. 5. Follow up in a few days if you don't hear back. Don't panic! These things happen more often than you'd think. The EDD folks are usually pretty understanding about honest mistakes.
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JaylinCharles
•This is solid advice! 👍 I'd add: keep a record of who you talked to and when. It can be helpful if you need to follow up later.
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Eloise Kendrick
•easier said than done lol. have u tried calling EDD lately? its like trying to win the lottery 🤡
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Brianna Muhammad
•True, getting through to EDD can be a nightmare. But keep trying! It's worth it to get this sorted out.
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Camila Castillo
•Thanks so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Fingers crossed I can get through to someone 🤞
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Lucas Schmidt
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Freya Collins
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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LongPeri
•20 bucks? thats highway robbery 😤
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Lucas Schmidt
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
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Oscar O'Neil
•Can you explain more about how it works? Do they give you an estimated wait time or anything?
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Lucas Schmidt
•Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay, and they start calling. They text you updates, and when they get a real person, your phone rings. Super simple.
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Sara Hellquiem
pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try emailing them. sometimes its faster. use the contact form on the EDD website
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Charlee Coleman
I'm in the same boat, OP! Filled out the wrong form last month. Still trying to get it fixed. This system is so broken 😫
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Camila Castillo
•Oh no! How long have you been waiting to get it fixed? I'm worried about delays now 😰
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Charlee Coleman
•Going on 3 weeks now. But don't let that discourage you! Maybe you'll have better luck 🍀
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Liv Park
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD issues.
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Leeann Blackstein
•This! 💯 My assembly member's office was a game changer when I had issues. Definitely worth a shot!
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Ryder Greene
edd more like STD amirite? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, their system is a disease
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Carmella Fromis
•lmao savage but true 💀
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Theodore Nelson
Hey, former EDD employee here. Don't stress too much about this mistake. It's pretty common. When you get through to someone, ask them to submit a 'Claim File Update' to correct the application type. Make sure they note it was an honest mistake. Good luck!
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Camila Castillo
•Wow, thanks for the insider info! That's really reassuring to hear. I'll definitely ask about the 'Claim File Update'.
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AaliyahAli
•MVP right here 🏆 Always appreciate when former employees share their knowledge!
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Avery Flores
Don't panic! I made this exact same mistake last year. Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD PFL line first thing in the morning (around 8:02 AM) and got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep was super helpful and explained that they can switch your application type pretty easily if you catch it early. She submitted a correction form on her end and told me to watch for an email confirmation within 3-5 business days. The whole process took maybe 10 minutes once I got someone on the phone. Your benefits won't be affected as long as you get it corrected soon. Hang in there! 💪
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