EDD Claim Processing Time and Payment - Recent Experiences?

I filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back. The waiting game is killing me! 😫 Anyone else in the same boat?

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Here's what I've learned about claim processing times: • Initial claims usually take 2-3 weeks to process • If there are any issues or they need more info, it can take up to 6 weeks • Payments typically start within a week after your claim is approved • Continuing claims are usually processed within 3 days Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

lol good luck getting your money anytime soon. the system is a joke 🤡

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.

Pro tip: make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly and you have all the required documents ready. A lot of delays happen becuz of simple mistakes or missing info.

Anyone else notice that the processing times seem to vary depending on what type of claim you file? My UI claim took forever, but my SDI claim was processed super fast.

Just wanted to share my recent experience - I filed my PFL claim about 5 weeks ago and finally got my first payment last week! The key things that helped me were: 1) Making sure I had all my medical documentation ready upfront, 2) Following up with my doctor to submit the required forms quickly, and 3) checking the EDD website regularly for any requests for additional info. The waiting is really stressful, but hang in there everyone! 💪

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help others - I filed my PFL claim 6 weeks ago and am still waiting for approval. What's been most frustrating is the lack of communication from EDD. I've called multiple times but can never get through. However, I did notice that when I log into my online account, there's sometimes a message asking for additional documentation that wasn't mentioned in the original application. My advice: check your online portal at least twice a week, even if you haven't received any emails or mail notifications. There might be requests sitting there that could be holding up your claim! Has anyone else experienced this issue with missing notifications?

I'm currently at week 3 of waiting for my PFL claim to process and reading all these experiences is both reassuring and nerve-wracking! 😅 Based on what everyone's shared, I've been checking my online portal religiously (thanks @Luca Russo and @Benjamin Johnson for that tip!). One thing I haven't seen mentioned much - has anyone had luck submitting additional supporting documentation even if EDD didn't specifically ask for it? I'm thinking of proactively sending in extra medical records just to avoid potential delays. Also, for those who got approved, did you receive any kind of confirmation email or notification when your claim status changed, or did you just have to keep checking the portal? This whole process is so stressful when you're already dealing with family care responsibilities! 😔

Thanks for starting this thread @Zoe Papanikolaou! I'm in a similar situation - just submitted my PFL claim last week and already feeling anxious about the wait. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful, even if some of the timelines are pretty scary 😬 I'm definitely going to take the advice about checking the online portal regularly and making sure I have all my medical documentation organized. It's frustrating that we have to be so proactive just to avoid unnecessary delays in a system that's supposed to help us during difficult times. Has anyone found it helpful to keep a log or checklist of what they've submitted and when? I'm thinking of starting a simple spreadsheet to track everything so I don't miss anything important.

I'm also new to this process and just filed my PFL claim yesterday. Reading through all these experiences is both helpful and a bit overwhelming! It sounds like the key takeaways are: check your online portal constantly, have all medical docs ready, and be prepared to wait 4-6 weeks minimum. The inconsistent notification system seems to be a real problem - I'm definitely going to follow @Luca Russo and @Benjamin Johnson's advice about checking for requests that might not get properly sent out. @Zoe Stavros your spreadsheet idea is brilliant! I'm going to set one up today. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it really helps to know what to expect even if the process is frustrating. Fingers crossed we all get through this smoothly! 🤞