EDD Family Leave Pay Form (DE2504RE) Delay - Any Tips to Speed Up Process?

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.

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

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!

have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes they dont send notices but u can see updates there

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.

Quick question - did you file electronically or by mail? I've heard electronic filing can speed things up a bit.

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

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try faxing ur documents. sometimes that gets attention faster

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?? 😤

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! 🙏

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my DE2504RE about 3 weeks ago and radio silence since then. Reading through all these comments is both reassuring (I'm not alone) and terrifying (some people waiting 4+ months?!). I've been checking the online portal daily but no updates there either. The financial stress is really getting to me - I took family leave to care for my newborn and we're already stretched thin. Has anyone had luck with that early morning calling strategy? I might try setting my alarm for like 7:59am tomorrow and calling right when they open. This whole system really needs an overhaul - it's 2025 and we're still dealing with these ridiculous delays for something as basic as family leave pay. Thanks for starting this thread OP, at least we know we're all in this together! 💪

I'm dealing with this exact same situation! Filed my DE2504RE form about 7 weeks ago and still nothing. The waiting is absolutely killing me financially and emotionally. I've tried calling probably 30+ times and either get busy signals or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected. One thing that's helped a little is joining some Facebook groups specifically for CA EDD issues - there are people there who share real-time tips about when phone lines are less busy and which numbers to try. Also, I started keeping a detailed log of every time I call, what happened, and any reference numbers they give me. The most frustrating part is not knowing if there's an issue with my claim or if it's just sitting in a pile somewhere. Has anyone had success with contacting their state assemblyperson's office? I've heard they can sometimes help push things along when EDD is being unresponsive. Stay strong everyone - we shouldn't have to fight this hard for benefits we've paid into! 😤

I'm going through this nightmare too! Just hit the 6-week mark waiting for my DE2504RE to process and I'm starting to panic. Reading everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying - knowing I'm not alone but also seeing some people wait 4+ months is just insane. I've been calling every day for the past two weeks with no luck getting through. The system is clearly broken when people have to pay third-party services just to reach a human being! I'm going to try that early morning calling strategy tomorrow and also look into those Facebook groups Lucy mentioned. The worst part is not knowing if there's actually a problem with my application or if it's just sitting in some digital pile. I submitted everything online and double-checked all the forms, but who knows? Has anyone had any luck with the "Contact EDD" feature on their website? I submitted an inquiry there last week but haven't heard back yet. At this point I'm willing to try anything. This financial stress on top of family care responsibilities is just overwhelming. 😔 Thanks for starting this thread Connor - it's good to know we're all fighting this together!