Help with PFL claim process - which docs needed & which paystub to upload?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to process my Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim and I'm not sure what all I need. Can anyone help me out with the requirements? Also, which pay stub should I upload? I'm a bit confused about that part.
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Morgan Washington
Sure thing! Here's what you typically need for a PFL claim: • Completed claim form (make sure every section is filled out accurately) • Proof of relationship if you're caring for a family member (birth certificate, marriage license, etc.) • Medical certification from a healthcare provider • Employment details including your work history For the pay stub, upload your most recent one. It should reflect your current earnings and employment status. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Layla Sanders
Thank you so much! This is really helpful. Do you know how long the process usually takes once everything is submitted?
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Morgan Washington
It can vary, but generally it takes about 2-3 weeks for them to process your claim once they have all the required documents. Sometimes it's faster, sometimes slower. Just make sure you've dotted all your i's and crossed all your t's! 😉
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Kaylee Cook
Dont forget to keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. The EDD has a habit of 'losing' documents 🙄
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Oliver Alexander
ugh, i remember going thru this. such a headache! make sure you triple check everything before you submit or youll be stuck in bureaucratic hell for months 💀
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Lara Woods
Quick tip: I found a way to actually get someone on the phone when I was dealing with this. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Adrian Hughes
Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Lara Woods
It did for me! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate after being on hold for hours. It connected me in about 45 minutes.
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Molly Chambers
20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep just to talk to someone...
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Lara Woods
I get it, but for me it was worth it. I wasted way more than $20 worth of time trying to get through on my own. Plus, the peace of mind was priceless 🤷♂️
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Ian Armstrong
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? its like they WANT us to fail 🤔
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Eli Butler
Preach! 🙌 I swear they make it complicated on purpose. Gotta jump through 50 hoops just to get what we're entitled to smh
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Marcus Patterson
Nah, I think it's just underfunded and understaffed. Still sucks tho
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Lydia Bailey
Pro tip: if youre having trouble getting your doctor to fill out the medical certification, try bringing them a pre-filled form. Makes it way easier for them and speeds up the process!
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Layla Sanders
That's genius! I'm definitely gonna try that. Thanks for the advice! 🙏
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Mateo Warren
Has anyone had experience with retroactive claims? I didn't know I was eligible until after my leave started 😬
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