Help with PFL form - Doctor's section confusing, any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to apply for paid family leave and I'm feeling overwhelmed with the form. There's so much to fill out and I'm worried about making mistakes. The part that's really confusing me is the section the doctor needs to complete. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave form confusion, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv5j_aG-qvU
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Aria Washington
I feel ya, OP. Those forms can be a real headache. When I applied last year, I made sure to go through everything with my doctor. Here's what you should focus on for the physician's part: ā¢ Diagnosis: Make sure it's crystal clear ā¢ Treatment dates: Beginning and end ā¢ Recovery time: Get an estimate ā¢ Doctor's signature and date: Double-check these! Hope this helps! Good luck with your application!
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Rajiv Kumar
ā¢Thanks so much! This is really helpful. Did you have any issues with your application after submitting it?
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Aria Washington
ā¢Nah, it went pretty smooth once I had everything filled out correctly. Just make sure you double-check everything before sending it in!
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Liam O'Reilly
ā¢This is great advice! I wish I had known this before I submitted my form. Ended up having to resubmit because my doc forgot to sign it š¤¦āāļø
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Chloe Delgado
ugh dont even get me started on those forms. theyre a nightmare! took me like 3 tries to get it right š¤
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Ava Harris
I found a way to actually talk to someone on the phone about this! 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Jacob Lee
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Ava Harris
ā¢Yep, 100% legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Totally worth the $20 imo.
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Emily Thompson
ā¢How long did you have to wait for the call back?
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Ava Harris
ā¢It took about 2 hours for me, but it beats sitting on hold yourself. You can go about your day and they'll call when an agent is ready.
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Sophie Hernandez
Pro tip: make copies of EVERYTHING before you send it in. You never know when they might 'lose' your paperwork š
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Daniela Rossi
ā¢This! š Learned this the hard way. Now I scan everything too, just in case.
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Ryan Kim
Has anyone else noticed that the online system is always down when you need it most? Like, do they do this on purpose or what? š¤
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Zoe Walker
ā¢omg yes! its like they know exactly when im gonna try to log in and then BAM! system maintenance š«
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Elijah Brown
ā¢Conspiracy theory: they're all secretly laughing at us struggling with their broken system š¤”
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Maria Gonzalez
Hey OP, don't forget to check if your employer has any specific requirements for the paid family leave. Some companies have their own forms in addition to the state ones. Learned that one the hard way!
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Natalie Chen
I swear, dealing with bureaucracy is a full-time job these days. Hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat!
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Santiago Martinez
ā¢Ain't that the truth! Sometimes I think I need to hire an assistant just to handle all this paperwork š
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Dylan Evans
One thing that really helped me was scheduling a dedicated appointment with my doctor just to go over the PFL forms together. Don't try to squeeze it into a regular visit - make it the main focus. I brought the forms already filled out as much as I could, and we went through the medical sections line by line. My doctor was actually really grateful that I came prepared because it made their job easier too. Also, if your doctor's office has a medical assistant who handles forms, they might be able to help you understand what's needed before you even see the doctor. Good luck with your application!
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