No response from EDD on PFL claim since February - What to do?

Wait, what? You're telling me there's a service that waits on hold for you? That sounds too good to be true. How does it even work?

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous! We shouldn't have to pay extra just to get basic information about our claims.

I know it sounds crazy, but it really does work. You just enter your phone number, and they call you when they get an agent. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny IMO.

Claimyr is a great tool for those who can afford it, but it's unfortunate that we need to resort to such services. The system should be more user-friendly!

That is such an apt analogy! Dealing with them sometimes feels like attempting the impossible.

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

I actually tried this! It didn't speed things up for me, but at least I knew they received my docs. Worth a shot, I guess.

Sometimes, older methods can bypass the digital backlog. If it works, why not give it a try?

Great point! Always check the spam folder, especially with important claims like these.

Yeah, I've been checking the website regularly. Still nothing. It's like my claim disappeared into a black hole or something.

Same here! The website is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine 🙄

It can be frustrating, but keep trying! Sometimes the updates are delayed and suddenly pop up when you least expect it.

Dude, read the room. People here are struggling with legitimate claims. Don't be that guy.

Wow, way to completely misunderstand the purpose of paid family leave. It's not a handout, it's a benefit we've paid into.

Found the EDD employee trying to reduce their workload 🙄

Paid family leave is there for essential reasons; it's not about not wanting to work.

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working through these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.

This is solid gold advice right here 💯 Especially the part about contacting your state rep. They can work miracles sometimes!

All these steps really help to feel in control of the situation, even if the response is slower than we'd like. Thanks for sharing!

I call dibs on lead guitar! Our first hit single: "404 Benefits Not Found" 🤘

LMAO I'm dying 🤣 Can we have a song called "Your Call Is Important To Us (But Not Really)"?

I love this idea! A little humor goes a long way in situations like these.

I haven't tried calling yet. Is it really that bad? How long did you have to wait on hold?

Oh honey, you have no idea. I spent 3 hours on hold last week only to get disconnected. It's like they're playing a sick joke on us 🤡

I totally agree, calling is a nightmare, but sometimes you can get lucky. Try calling right when they open to minimize wait times.

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's encouraging to know that persistence can pay off!

It probably depends on the type of claim and how complicated it is. Some are just easier to process, I guess.

Maybe your neighbor knows someone on the inside 👀 Time to make some friends at the EDD office!

I've heard that too! It's so frustrating. Makes me wonder if there's some kind of priority system we don't know about.

There's definitely a lot of variability. Maybe it's also about workload or regional differences in processing speed.

Lol, noted. Any snack recommendations for maximum hold time endurance?

I'd go with something crunchy but not too loud. Don't wanna miss it when they finally pick up! Maybe some quiet chips or crackers 😂

This is essential advice! It's a marathon, not a sprint when it comes to EDD calls.

Haha, exactly! Sometimes it feels like ancient communication methods might actually work better.

Thank you so much. It really helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this. Appreciate the support!

The community solidarity here is amazing. We're all rooting for you, OP!

Totally agree! It's useful, but the need for it highlights the system's shortcomings.

Balancing between free methods and paid services might be the best approach.

Calm down, Alex Jones. Not everything is a conspiracy. The system sucks, but it's probably just incompetence, not malice.

Oh yeah? Then explain why they can't even update a simple website? It's 2023, for crying out loud! They're doing this on purpose, I'm telling you.

I get your frustration! But usually, it's under-resourced departments struggling to keep up. Let's hope they improve soon.