EDD Paid Family Leave app pending 2+ months, old apps vanished. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting for 3 months now on my application. It's like they've completely forgotten about us. Have you tried calling them? I've heard some people have had luck getting through early in the morning.

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

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They sometimes have direct lines to EDD and can help push your case through.

This whole system is a joke. They expect us to just wait around for months while bills pile up? Something needs to change. 🤬

I've been through this before, and I know it's frustrating. Here's what I've learned that might help: • Keep a detailed log of all your attempts to contact EDD (dates, times, outcomes) • Submit a request for assistance through their online portal if you haven't already • Check if there are any missing documents or information they might need • Consider reaching out to your state representative or senator's office • Join Facebook groups or other online communities for peer support and up-to-date info • If all else fails, consider filing a complaint with the state labor board Hang in there, OP. It's a tough process, but persistence usually pays off in the end.

anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Hey OP, when you do get through to someone, make sure to ask about retroactive payments for the time you've been waiting. Don't let them shortchange you!

have u tried faxing ur application? I know it sounds old school but I heard from a friend that sometimes it gets processed faster that way

Just a heads up, I've heard they're super backed up due to a new system update. Might be why everythings taking so long. Doesn't make it any less frustrating tho 😑