EDD Family Leave Pay Form (DE2504RE) Delay - Any Tips to Speed Up Process?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my family leave pay form. I filed for it a while back and haven't heard anything. Has anyone else dealt with this? How long did it take for you to get a response or your money? I'm getting worried because bills are piling up and I really need this pay to come through soon.
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Yara Elias
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through this last year and it was a nightmare. It took me almost 2 months to get my first payment. The system is so backed up, its ridiculous. Have you tried calling them? That might help speed things up.
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Connor Byrne
•2 months?! That's insane. I've tried calling but I can never get through. It's always busy or I'm on hold forever. Any tips for actually reaching a human?
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Yara Elias
•Honestly, I just kept calling over and over. It took me like 50 tries before I got through. Super frustrating, but persistence is key. Good luck!
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QuantumQuasar
•Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's how I finally got through after weeks of trying!
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Keisha Jackson
I found a method to 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 about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Paolo Moretti
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? Kinda skeptical about paying for something like that...
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Keisha Jackson
•I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
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Amina Diop
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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Keisha Jackson
•They don't guarantee it, but they keep trying until they get through. For me, it took about an hour. Way better than doing it myself!
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Oliver Weber
Here's what I've learned from my experience with family leave pay: • Processing time can vary wildly, from 2 weeks to 3 months • Make sure ALL your paperwork is filled out correctly. One mistake can delay everything • Keep copies of everything you submit • If possible, submit online rather than by mail • Call regularly for updates, even if it's frustrating • Consider reaching out to your local representative if it's taking too long Hang in there, OP. The system is slow, but it does work eventually. Don't be afraid to be a squeaky wheel!
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Connor Byrne
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll double-check all my paperwork tonight. Fingers crossed I didn't mess anything up 🤞
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Natasha Romanova
•This is gold 💯 Wish I had known all this when I applied last year!
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NebulaNinja
have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes they dont send notices but u can see updates there
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Javier Gomez
The whole system is broken af 🤡 I've been waiting 4 months and still nothing. This country is a joke when it comes to family support.
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Emma Wilson
•Preach! 👏 We need to overhaul the entire system. It's 2023, why is this still so difficult?
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Malik Thomas
•4 MONTHS?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local rep? Sometimes they can help push things through.
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Isabella Oliveira
Quick question - did you file electronically or by mail? I've heard electronic filing can speed things up a bit.
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Connor Byrne
•I filed electronically. Thought it would be faster but I guess not 😩
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Isabella Oliveira
•Dang, sorry to hear that. Hopefully it'll come through soon. Sending good vibes your way!
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Ravi Kapoor
Anyone know if there's been any recent changes to the family leave pay system? I heard they were trying to streamline it but idk if that actually happened
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Freya Larsen
•Last I heard, they were PLANNING to make changes, but you know how government moves... at a snail's pace 🐌
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GalacticGladiator
pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try faxing ur documents. sometimes that gets attention faster
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Omar Zaki
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. This is so stressful. How are we supposed to take care of our families when the system is this slow?? 😤
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Connor Byrne
•6 weeks?! That's awful. I hope you get your money soon. This whole thing is so anxiety-inducing.
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Omar Zaki
•Thanks, you too! Let's hope we both get good news soon. This waiting game is the worst.
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Ethan Clark
I'm dealing with the same issue right now - submitted my DE2504RE form about 5 weeks ago and still waiting. One thing that helped me was creating an account on the EDD website to track my claim status online. You can see if there are any issues or missing documents without having to call. Also, I've been documenting everything (dates, reference numbers, etc.) in case I need to escalate later. The financial stress is real though - have you looked into any emergency assistance programs while you wait? Some local nonprofits offer temporary help with bills. Hang in there! 🙏
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