PFL application missing after waiver denial - need to reapply?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just got a notice saying my waiver was denied, but here's the kicker - I applied for Paid Family Leave (PFL) and there's no record of it! I'm thinking I might need to reapply for PFL. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what I should do next?
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Amina Bah
Ugh, that sucks! The system is so messed up. I had a similar issue last year. Here's what I did: 1. Gather all your docs - confirmation emails, letters, everything. 2. Call them and explain the situation clearly. Tell them about the denied waiver and the missing PFL application. 3. Ask if you need to reapply and what steps to take. Be prepared for a long wait time tho. Good luck!
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Paolo Marino
•Thanks for the advice! Did you have to reapply in your case?
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Amina Bah
•Yeah, I did. It was a pain, but once I got through to someone, they helped me sort it out. Just be persistent!
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Oliver Becker
•This is why I always screenshot EVERYTHING when I apply for anything gov related. saved my butt more than once
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Natasha Petrova
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Javier Hernandez
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Natasha Petrova
•I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it worked for me. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Emma Davis
•20 bucks tho? 🤔 Idk if its worth it
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Natasha Petrova
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LunarLegend
have you checked your spam folder? sometimes important emails end up there. just a thought
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Malik Jackson
Oof, been there done that. The PFL system is a joke. I had to reapply THREE TIMES before they got it right. Keep pushing and don't give up!
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Paolo Marino
•Three times?! 😱 That's insane. How long did the whole process take?
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Malik Jackson
•Almost 4 months 🙃 It was a nightmare, but I finally got it sorted. Just keep good records of everything!
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Isabella Oliveira
pro tip: call right when they open. less wait time usually
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Ravi Patel
This happened to my cousin last month. Turns out there was a glitch in there system and a bunch of applications got lost. Might be worth asking if thats whats goin on
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Freya Andersen
•A glitch? That's concerning. You'd think they'd have better systems in place for something so important.
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Ravi Patel
•ikr? government efficiency at its finest 🙄
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Omar Zaki
Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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CosmicCrusader
ugh this makes me so mad. the system is broken af. we pay taxes for this???
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Chloe Robinson
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose
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Diego Flores
Maybe try applying online instead of by phone? I found the online system to be more reliable (tho still not perfect lol
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Cassandra Moon
I work at a local social services office and see this issue way too often. Here's what I recommend: 1) File a new PFL application ASAP - don't wait for them to fix the "missing" one. 2) When you call, ask to speak with a supervisor and mention that your original application disappeared from their system. 3) Keep detailed notes of every call (date, time, rep name, what was discussed). The squeaky wheel gets the grease with EDD unfortunately. Also, if you're still within your benefit period, you shouldn't lose any eligibility by reapplying. Hang in there!
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Maya Diaz
•This is super helpful advice from someone who actually works in the system! @Cassandra Moon, do you know if there's any way to expedite the process once you reapply? And should Paolo mention the waiver denial when filing the new PFL application?
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