PFL Claim Error: Wrong Child Initial - How to Fix?
Has anyone else had issues with putting the wrong initial for their kid on a paid family leave claim? I just realized I made this mistake and I'm worried it's gonna mess up my whole claim. Anyone know how to fix this or if it's even a big deal?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve wrong initial on PFL claim, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waWPRPuKTRQ
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Amina Toure
Ugh, I feel you. I made a similar mistake on my claim last year. It's not the end of the world, but it can definitely cause some headaches. Here's what I did: 1. Called the PFL office ASAP 2. Explained the situation to the rep 3. They had me submit a written correction request 4. Took about 2 weeks to process Just be prepared for some waiting and maybe a few follow-up calls. Good luck!
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Paolo Ricci
•Thanks for the detailed response! Did you have any issues with your payments while waiting for the correction to go through?
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Amina Toure
•Np! My payments were delayed by about a week, but they backdated everything once it was fixed. Just make sure to keep documentation of everything.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•2 weeks?! Ur lucky. When I had to correct my claim it took over a month 😩
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CosmicCommander
I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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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Natasha Volkova
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?
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CosmicCommander
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Javier Torres
•How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?
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CosmicCommander
•It took about 45 minutes for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than doing it yourself!
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Emma Davis
lol welcome to the wonderful world of bureaucracy 🤡 where one wrong letter can send you into a spiral of paperwork and phone calls. may the odds be ever in your favor
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Malik Johnson
Have you tried checking the online portal? Sometimes you can make minor corrections there without having to call in. Might save you some time and headache.
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Paolo Ricci
•I didn't even think of that! I'll def check it out, thanks for the tip 👍
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Isabella Ferreira
Ive been dealing with PFL for months now and let me tell you, theyre a nightmare. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You'll thank me later when they inevitably mess something up 🙄
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Ravi Sharma
•This 💯 Always CYA (cover your a**) when dealing with government agencies!
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NebulaNomad
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get benefits we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh
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Freya Thomsen
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it complicated on purpose
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Omar Fawaz
•Careful what you wish for. Last time they "overhauled" the system in my state, it was down for weeks 😅
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Omar Fawzi
I had a similar issue but with my spouse's middle name spelled wrong on my PFL claim. The key is to act fast - I called the 1-877-238-4373 number first thing in the morning (they open at 8 AM) and got through in about 30 minutes. The rep was actually pretty helpful and said minor corrections like wrong initials are common. They put in a request right away and it was fixed within 10 business days. My payments weren't delayed at all. Just have your claim number ready when you call and explain exactly what needs to be corrected.
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Aria Washington
•That's really reassuring to hear! I was worried this would turn into a months-long ordeal. Quick question - did you have to submit any additional paperwork besides just calling, or was the phone call enough to get it sorted? And thanks for sharing the phone number and best time to call - that's super helpful! 🙏
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QuantumQuasar
•Just wanted to add my experience too - I had a typo in my child's name (not just initial) and was panicking. Called that same number around 8:15 AM and surprisingly got through pretty quick. The rep told me that as long as the SSN and other identifying info is correct, name/initial errors are usually just cosmetic and don't hold up payments. Still got it fixed though just to be safe. Took about a week for the correction to show up in the system. Don't stress too much @Paolo Ricci - sounds like you re'on the right track!
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