Just got approved for PFL! Any tips or recent experiences?
Hey everyone, I just got approved for paid family leave! I'm so excited and relieved. Has anyone else gone through this process recently? Any tips or things I should know?
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Jasmine Hernandez
Congrats! That's awesome news. I went through it last year when my daughter was born. Make sure you keep all your paperwork organized and submit everything on time. The process can be a bit overwhelming at first.
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Axel Far
•Thanks for the advice! Did you have any issues with getting paid on time? I'm a little worried about that part.
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Jasmine Hernandez
•Honestly, it was pretty smooth for me. Payments came through regularly. Just make sure you certify each week/period (depending on your state) and you should be good!
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Luis Johnson
•Not to be a downer, but my experience wasnt as smooth. Took forever to get my first payment. Keep calling if you have any delays!
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Ellie Kim
Congrats on getting approved! 🎉 One tip: if you need to contact them for any reason, be prepared for long wait times. I found a way to skip the hold time tho.
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Axel Far
•Oh really? How did you manage that? The hold times are my biggest worry tbh
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Ellie Kim
•I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then sends the call to your phone when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of waiting. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Fiona Sand
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it actually work? 🤔
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Ellie Kim
•It worked for me! Saved my sanity during a stressful time. Worth every penny imo
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Mohammad Khaled
make sure u document EVERYTHING. i mean every doctors visit, every piece of paperwork. the system can be a real pain sometimes and youll want all ur ducks in a row
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Alina Rosenthal
Congratulations! 🎊 Remember to take care of yourself during this time too. It's not just about the paperwork and money - your health and well-being matter too!
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Axel Far
•You're so right! It's easy to get caught up in all the admin stuff. Thanks for the reminder 💖
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Finnegan Gunn
Anyone know if the process is different for bonding leave vs medical leave? I might need to apply soon and I'm not sure which category I fall under.
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Miguel Harvey
•Bonding leave is typically for new parents, while medical leave is for your own health condition. The application process is similar, but the documentation needed is different. For bonding, you'll need birth/adoption papers. For medical, you'll need doctor's certification.
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Finnegan Gunn
•Thanks for clarifying! That helps a lot.
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Ashley Simian
Pro tip: Set up direct deposit if you can. It's way faster than waiting for checks in the mail. Also, don't forget about taxes! They don't always withhold enough and you don't wanna be surprised come tax season.
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Oliver Cheng
Is it just me or does anyone else think its ridiculous how complicated they make this process? Like, we're already dealing with family stuff, why add all this stress? 🙄
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Taylor To
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul. It's 2023, why can't this be more streamlined?
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Ella Cofer
•Totally agree. I work in tech and I'm always shocked at how outdated government systems are. Someone needs to disrupt this space!
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