PFL Application Status: No Response After 2 Weeks - What to Do?
I filed for paid family leave a couple weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried because I need the money soon. What should I do to check on my application or speed things up? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave application delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJSqDIDuRU
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Freya Larsen
Ugh, I feel you. The system is so slow rn. I waited like a month before I heard anything back. My advice? Keep calling them every day until you get through. It's annoying but it works.
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GalacticGladiator
Calling everyday sounds exhausting. Is there really no other way to check the status?
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Freya Larsen
Trust me, I know it sucks. But its the only way I got answers. No pain no gain 🤷♂️
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Omar Zaki
I tried emailing too, but got nothing back for weeks. Calling is def the way to go
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Chloe Taylor
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your online account daily for updates 2. Call the PFL office first thing in the morning (like 7:59 AM) 3. Have all your docs ready (medical certification, etc) 4. If you can't get through, try calling right before they close 5. Be persistent and polite I know it's frustrating, but hang in there. The squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations. Good luck!
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Ravi Kapoor
AuthorThank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling early tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Diego Flores
This is solid advice. I'd add: keep a log of all your calls/attempts. It might come in handy later.
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Anastasia Ivanova
I found a method to 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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Sean Murphy
Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Anastasia Ivanova
I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo
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StarStrider
20 bucks to skip the hold time? Sign me up! 🙌
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Zara Malik
Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Anastasia Ivanova
I hear ya, but time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day on hold 🤷♀️
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Luca Marino
have you tried faxing your documents? sometimes that gets faster results than waiting for them to process online submissions
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Nia Davis
lol welcome to the club 🤡 I've been waiting for 2 months now. The system is broken af
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Mateo Perez
2 months?! That's insane. How are ppl supposed to survive??
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Nia Davis
ikr? It's a joke. I've been living off credit cards. Not ideal but wtf else can we do? 🤷♂️
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Aisha Rahman
Pro tip: if you cant get thru on the main line, try calling your local assemblymember's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things along.
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Ravi Kapoor
AuthorWow, I never thought of that. Do you just look up your local assemblymember online?
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Aisha Rahman
Yep! Just google '[your area] assemblymember' and you should find their contact info. Good luck!
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CosmicCrusader
Anyone else notice that they seem to process apps faster if you check the 'dire need' box? Might be worth a shot if you're really in a bind.
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Ethan Brown
ugh im in the same boat. filed 3 weeks ago and crickets. this whole system needs an overhaul fr
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Yuki Yamamoto
Preach 🙌 It's 2023, why does everything still run like it's 1995?
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Giovanni Rossi
Same thing happened to me last year! The waiting is the worst part. Here's what worked for me: I called right at 8am when they opened (be ready to dial exactly at 8:00), had my SSN and confirmation number ready, and was super polite to whoever answered. Also check your online portal daily - sometimes the status updates there before they send any notifications. Don't give up! The money will come through eventually, just takes way longer than it should 😤
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