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PFL Claim Filed Nov 4 - How Long for EDD to Process?

Hey everyone, I just filed for Paid Family Leave on November 4th. Anyone know how long it usually takes to process? I haven't heard anything back yet and I'm getting a bit anxious. Any tips on what to expect or how to check the status?

Ethan Moore

Welcome to the waiting game! šŸ™ƒ It typically takes a few weeks for EDD to process PFL claims. Have you tried checking your online account for any updates? Sometimes they post stuff there before sending out notices.

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Aisha Ali

Thanks for the tip! I'll def check my online account. Didn't even think of that lol

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Yuki Nakamura

Yeah, the online portal is hit or miss tho. I've had updates there before getting mail, but sometimes it's radio silence everywhere šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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StarSurfer

Ugh, I feel ya. I filed back in September and it took almost a month to hear anything. The system is so backed up rn its ridiculous. Hang in there!

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Carmen Reyes

Pro tip: I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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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Andre Moreau

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Zoe Christodoulou

20 bucks? Thats highway robbery!

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Carmen Reyes

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Jamal Thompson

Here's what I know about PFL processing times: ā€¢ Typically takes 2-3 weeks for initial review ā€¢ If all docs are in order, you might get approved in that timeframe ā€¢ If they need more info, it could stretch to 4-6 weeks ā€¢ First payment usually comes 1-2 weeks after approval Key things to speed it up: 1. Make sure all your docs are submitted correctly 2. Double-check your online account for any requests 3. If you don't hear back in 3 weeks, try calling (good luck with that tho) Hope this helps! Hang in there, the waiting is the worst part.

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Aisha Ali

Wow, thanks for the detailed breakdown! Really appreciate it. Guess I'll try to be patient for another week or so before I start freaking out šŸ˜…

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Mei Chen

This is gold šŸ’Æ Saving this for future reference!

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CosmicCadet

have u tried calling them? sometimes u can get lucky and get thru if u call right when they open

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Aisha Ali

I tried a couple times but kept getting the 'all lines are busy' message. Might try again tomorrow morning tho

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Liam O'Connor

Honestly, the whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 6 weeks now and still nothing. California needs to get its act together šŸ¤¬

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Amara Adeyemi

Preach! šŸ‘ It's 2024 and we're still dealing with this nonsense

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Giovanni Gallo

6 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep? Sometimes they can help push things along

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