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PFL Application: How long for callback? Anxious about wait times

Hey everyone, I just applied for paid family leave and I'm waiting for a call back from the agency. Has anyone gone through this process recently? How long did it take to hear back? I'm getting a bit anxious about the wait time.

Dylan Mitchell

I applied for PFL last month and it took about 2 weeks to hear back. The waiting game is tough, but hang in there! Have you tried checking your online account for any updates?

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

Thanks for the info! I haven't checked my online account yet, I'll do that now. Did you have to provide any additional documents after applying?

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Dylan Mitchell

Yeah, they asked me for some extra medical documentation. Make sure you have all your paperwork ready to go, it'll speed things up!

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Sofia Gutierrez

2 weeks?! You're lucky. I've been waiting for over a month now šŸ˜« The system is so backed up

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Dmitry Petrov

Ugh, the waiting is the worst part! I remember when I applied, it felt like forever. Pro tip: keep calling them every few days. Sometimes you can get different info from different reps.

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StarSurfer

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! 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

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Ava Martinez

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.

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StarSurfer

I was skeptical at first too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth it if you're desperate to talk to someone.

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Miguel Castro

Idk man, sounds like a scam to me. Why should we have to pay extra just to access a government service? šŸ¤”

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StarSurfer

I get the skepticism, but it's not a scam. It's just a service that saves you time. Think of it like paying for express shipping or something. Totally optional, but there if you need it.

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Zainab Abdulrahman

Here's what I've learned from my experience with PFL: ā€¢ Be patient, the process can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks ā€¢ Double-check all your paperwork before submitting ā€¢ Keep a log of all your calls and interactions ā€¢ If possible, submit everything online - it's usually faster ā€¢ Don't be afraid to follow up if you haven't heard anything after 3 weeks ā€¢ Make sure your employer has submitted their portion of the forms ā€¢ Have your doctor's office confirm they've sent all necessary medical info Hope this helps! Good luck with your application!

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! This is super helpful. I'll definitely start keeping a log of all my interactions.

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Connor Byrne

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit tbh. Great advice! šŸ’Æ

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Yara Elias

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through so many hoops for PFL? like, we're already dealing with family stuff, why make it harder? šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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QuantumQuasar

Preach! šŸ™Œ The whole system needs an overhaul. It's 2023, why can't this process be more streamlined?

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Keisha Jackson

Totally agree. I work in tech and the government systems are so outdated. They need to hire some decent developers and modernize everything.

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Paolo Moretti

Has anyone had luck getting retro pay for the waiting period? I've heard mixed things about whether it's possible or not.

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Amina Diop

I managed to get retro pay, but I had to really fight for it. Make sure you have documentation for everything!

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Oliver Weber

Just a heads up, there's been some changes to the PFL policy recently. Make sure you're looking at the most up-to-date info on the official website. I almost messed up my application because I was using old guidelines šŸ˜…

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