How to calculate PFL benefit amounts and project payment timeframes?

I went through this recently! It can be confusing, but here's what I learned: • Your benefit amount is based on your highest quarterly earnings from the past 5-18 months • The weekly benefit amount is about 60-70% of your weekly wages • Payments usually start within 14 days after your claim is approved • The max benefit period is 8 weeks within any 12-month period Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

ugh, i'm in the same boat. been trying to figure this out for weeks. the whole system is a mess 🤮

Has anyone actually received their payments on time? I've been waiting for over a month now...

Pro tip: use the online calculator on the state website. It's not perfect, but it gives you a good estimate to work with.

Anyone know if you can appeal if you think they calculated your benefit amount wrong?

Hey guys, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this stuff. 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

Don't forget to factor in taxes when you're calculating your benefit amount! They don't automatically withhold, so you might want to set some aside.

lol good luck. i swear they make this stuff complicated on purpose 🤡

For anyone still struggling with this, I found that calling early in the morning (like 8 AM sharp) gives you the best chance of getting through without waiting forever. Also, make sure you have your Social Security number, employment history for the past 18 months, and any documentation about your family member's condition ready before you call. The representatives are actually pretty helpful once you get through - they can walk you through the calculation and give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.