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Lena Kowalski

PFL Payment Delayed After Submitting Hours Paperwork - Any Advice?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my PPL payment. I sent in all the paperwork about my hours, but I still haven't received anything. It's been a while now and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced delays with their Paid Family Leave payments? Any advice on what I should do next?

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling the EDD office? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Lena Kowalski

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I've been trying to call, but it's impossible to get through. The lines are always busy or they hang up on me. It's so frustrating!

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Mei-Ling Chen

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I managed to get through after trying this for a few days. Good luck!

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Calling is useless tbh. I spent HOURS on hold and got nowhere. There has to be a better way 🤔

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I found a way to actually 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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Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?

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Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Jamal Brown

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20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The government should make it easier to contact them without having to pay extra 😡

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I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get some answers. Time is money, you know?

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Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out payments. Might give you some info on whats going on with your claim.

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OMG, the EDD system is such a mess rn. I've been waiting for my disability payments for MONTHS. It's like they don't even care that people are struggling to pay bills. 😭

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Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul. It's not equipped to handle the volume of claims they're getting.

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KylieRose

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Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.

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Here's what I've learned from my experience with PPL claims: 1. Double-check all your paperwork. Make sure you didn't miss any signatures or dates. 2. If you haven't already, create an online account and check your claim status regularly. 3. Keep a log of all your calls and attempts to contact EDD. 4. Consider reaching out to your employer to make sure they submitted their part correctly. 5. As a last resort, contact your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is overwhelmed, but keep pushing and you'll get your payment eventually.

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Lena Kowalski

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely go through all these steps. Really appreciate it!

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Sasha Ivanov

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This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Super helpful info!

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Liam Murphy

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anyone else feel like were living in a black mirror episode? 🤡 government systems failing, people cant get their money, and were all just here commiserating on reddit. what a time to be alive lmao

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Amara Okafor

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LOL too real. Maybe we should start our own country with a functioning benefits system 😂

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Nah, in Black Mirror the tech at least works. This is more like a Kafka novel 📚🐛

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Yuki Tanaka

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Hey OP, how long ago did you submit your paperwork? I've heard they're really backed up right now due to all the claims from the pandemic.

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Lena Kowalski

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It's been about 6 weeks now. I know they're swamped, but it's getting really tough to manage without the payment.

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Yuki Tanaka

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Oof, that's rough. Hang in there. Have you considered applying for any emergency assistance programs in the meantime?

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Pro tip: if you fax your documents instead of mailing them, it can speed up the process. I know it sounds like we're back in the 90s, but it worked for me!

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Wait, fax machines still exist? 😂 But seriously, good to know!

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Aisha Patel

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Can confirm. Faxing is like a secret backdoor to the EDD. It's wild that it works, but it does!

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