Finally got my $29.99 EDD PFL refund - any tips for others still waiting?
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share that I finally got my refund from EDD for Paid Family Leave! It was $29.99 and it went through successfully. Has anyone else had any luck with refunds lately? I know the system can be a pain sometimes.
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Amara Torres
Congrats on getting your refund! I've been waiting for mine for weeks now. Did you have to do anything special to make it happen?
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Elijah O'Reilly
Thanks! Honestly, I just kept calling and checking the website. It took a while, but it finally came through. Hang in there!
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Olivia Van-Cleve
Weeks? Try months 😭 The EDD system is so broken
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Amara Torres
Ugh, that sucks. I guess I should be grateful it's only been weeks for me. This whole process is such a headache.
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Mason Kaczka
Wait, why did you need a refund for Paid Family Leave? I thought that was money they give you, not the other way around. I'm confused 🤔
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Elijah O'Reilly
Oh, sorry if that wasn't clear! The refund was actually for an overpayment I had to make when applying. They initially charged me too much for processing or something.
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Mason Kaczka
Ahh gotcha, that makes more sense. Thanks for clarifying! The EDD sure knows how to complicate things, don't they? 🙄
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Sophia Russo
$29.99 seems like an odd amount for a refund. Was that some kind of fee?
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Evelyn Xu
Guys, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD! 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Dominic Green
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit or just another scam?
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Evelyn Xu
I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. I was desperate and decided to try it. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Hannah Flores
How does it work exactly? Do they give you a specific time when they'll call you back?
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Evelyn Xu
Basically, you choose when you want them to start calling. They'll keep trying until they get through, then they connect you. It's pretty straightforward.
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Kayla Jacobson
Im still waiting on my refund from last year 😡 EDD is such a joke
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William Rivera
Same boat, friend. It's like they're playing keep-away with our money.
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Kayla Jacobson
for real tho. we need to start a class action lawsuit or sumthin
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Grace Lee
Okay, let me break this down for everyone dealing with EDD refunds: 1. First, make sure you actually have an overpayment. Check your account or latest statement. 2. If you do, file for a refund immediately. Don't wait! 3. Keep all your documentation. I mean EVERYTHING. 4. Follow up regularly. Set reminders to check your status weekly. 5. If you're not getting anywhere, try contacting your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 6. Be persistent but polite. The people on the phone didn't create this mess. 7. If all else fails, consider filing a formal complaint with the state. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up! Hope this helps someone out there. We're all in this together. 💪
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Mia Roberts
This is gold! Thanks for taking the time to write this out. Saving for future reference.
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The Boss
Great advice! I'd add: document every call you make. Date, time, who you spoke to, what they said. It can help if you need to escalate later.
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Grace Lee
Excellent point! Can't believe I forgot that one. Documentation is key 📝
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Evan Kalinowski
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤡
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Victoria Charity
100% this. It's like they're hoping we'll just forget about our money.
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Jasmine Quinn
Conspiracy theory: they invest our refunds and keep the interest 👀
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Evan Kalinowski
lmao wouldn't put it past them tbh
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