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PFL Payment Delay: Submitted in August, No September Payment Yet. What's Going On?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my PFL payments. I submitted my claim online last month and got a reference number, but I haven't received any payments for September yet. Has anyone else experienced delays with their PFL payments recently? I'm getting a bit worried and wondering if I should call them to check on the status.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2vN-hohz8M

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Evelyn Rivera

Ugh, I'm in the same boat! šŸš£ā€ā™€ļø Submitted my claim back in August and still crickets. It's so frustrating when you're counting on that money to come through. Have you tried calling them yet?

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Kolton Murphy

Not yet, but I'm thinking I might have to. Just dreading the long wait times on the phone. šŸ˜©

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Julia Hall

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 15 minutes last week!

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Kolton Murphy

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. šŸ™

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Arjun Patel

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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Jade Lopez

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Arjun Patel

Yep, totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.

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Tony Brooks

20 bucks tho? šŸ˜¬ That's steep when you're already waiting on benefits...

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Arjun Patel

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get answers. Time is money, ya know? šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Ella rollingthunder87

Here's what I've learned from dealing with PFL delays: ā€¢ Double-check that all your paperwork is complete. Missing info can cause major holdups. ā€¢ If you have your claim number, you can sometimes get updates through their online portal. ā€¢ Be persistent! Sometimes you have to call multiple times to get someone who can actually help. ā€¢ Keep an eye on your mail. They might send requests for additional info that can delay your claim if you miss them. ā€¢ Document everything - dates you submitted forms, called, etc. It helps if you need to escalate your case. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. The system can be a real pain, but you'll get your money eventually. šŸ’Ŗ

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Kolton Murphy

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll definitely go through and make sure I've covered all these bases. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

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Yara Campbell

This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh. So helpful!

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Isaac Wright

have you checked ur bank account info on file? i had a similar issue and it turned out they had an old account number šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Maya Diaz

Oof, PFL is such a mess rn. I've been waiting 6 weeks for my first payment. Starting to feel like I'm gonna strike out šŸ˜©āš¾

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Tami Morgan

6 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's a**

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Maya Diaz

No, I hadn't thought of that. Good idea, I'll give it a shot. Thx!

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Rami Samuels

Not to be that guy, but did you make sure you certified for benefits? I know it sounds obvious, but I totally forgot my first time and wondered why I wasnt getting paid lol

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Kolton Murphy

...oh no. I think you might be onto something. BRB, gonna go check on that right now šŸ˜…

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Haley Bennett

guys i swear the system is rigged. they make it so complicated on purpose so people just give up. stay strong and dont let them win!!! šŸ’ŖšŸ˜¤

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Douglas Foster

Preach! šŸ™Œ The whole thing needs a major overhaul.

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Nina Chan

Has anyone else noticed that payments seem to be slower at the end of the quarter? I wonder if they're dealing with some kind of internal accounting stuff that slows everything down. šŸ¤”

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Ruby Knight

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling one of the other dept numbers and ask to be transfered. sometimes works like a charm šŸ˜‰

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Diego Castillo

Ooh, sneaky. I like it. šŸ˜Ž Any specific numbers you'd recommend?

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Ruby Knight

the tax line usually has shorter wait times. just be super nice and theyll usually help u out

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