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PFL Application Status - No Updates After Applying. What to Do?

Hey everyone, I applied for PFL a few days ago and I'm trying to find out the status of my application. Has anyone else had trouble getting updates on their PFL application? I haven't heard anything back yet and I'm starting to get worried. Any advice on what I should do or who I should contact?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL application status delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtD9fcJhViA

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Nia Jackson

I'm in the same boat! Applied for PFL last week and crickets so far. It's so frustrating not knowing what's going on. Have you tried calling them?

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Luca Romano

Not yet, I've been dreading the long wait times. But I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and give them a call tomorrow. šŸ˜©

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Mateo Hernandez

Good luck with that call! Last time I tried, I was on hold for 3 hours and then got disconnected. šŸ¤¬ The system is a joke.

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Nia Jackson

Ugh, that sucks! Maybe try calling right when they open? I've heard that can help sometimes.

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CosmicCruiser

Pro tip: When you do get through, ask them to confirm they've received your application and what the current processing time is. Sometimes they can give you a rough estimate of when you might hear back.

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Aisha Khan

I found a way to get someone on the phone without the crazy wait times. 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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Ethan Taylor

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Yuki Ito

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Aisha Khan

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. But yeah, it sucks we have to pay extra just to get basic info about our claims.

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Carmen Lopez

Here's what I've learned from my experience with PFL applications: ā€¢ Processing times can vary wildly depending on their workload ā€¢ Make sure you've submitted ALL required documents ā€¢ Keep copies of everything you send them ā€¢ If you haven't heard back in 2 weeks, definitely give them a call ā€¢ Be persistent but polite when you do get through ā€¢ Sometimes reaching out to your local representative can help speed things up Hang in there, OP! The waiting game is tough, but you'll get through it.

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Luca Romano

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely double-check all my documents and give them a call if I don't hear back soon.

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Andre Dupont

This is gold šŸ’Æ Wish I had known all this when I applied last year!

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QuantumQuasar

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update the status there b4 sending any emails or letters

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Luca Romano

I didn't even think of that! I'll go check right now, thanks for the tip!

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Plot twist: what if the PFL office is actually run by sloths? šŸ¦„ That would explain the speed of processing lmao

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Jamal Wilson

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ I'm dead. But also... it tracks

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Mei Lin

Nah, sloths would be an improvement. I think it's actually a room full of broken fax machines from 1995.

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