PFL application stuck in EDD limbo for 2 weeks, rent due - need urgent help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I submitted my PFL application two weeks ago and haven't heard anything back from EDD. My rent is due this weekend and I really need this application processed ASAP. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? Any advice on how to speed things up?
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Oliver Wagner
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat last month. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but it's the only way I got any answers.
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GalaxyGazer
ā¢I've been trying to call all week, but no luck. It's so frustrating! š¤ How long did it take you to finally get through?
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Oliver Wagner
ā¢It took me like 3 days of non-stop calling. I literally had to put my life on hold (pun intended lol). But once I got through, they were able to push my application through pretty quickly.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
ā¢3 days?! That's insane. The system is so broken, it's not even funny anymore. š¤¦āāļø
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Javier Mendoza
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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Emma Thompson
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Malik Davis
ā¢I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam?
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Javier Mendoza
ā¢I get the skepticism, but I promise it's legit. I was desperate and took a chance. It saved me days of frustration. Just sharing what worked for me! š¤·āāļø
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Isabella Santos
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any notifications.
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StarStrider
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you can catch them with shorter wait times.
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Ravi Gupta
ā¢This! š I always call at 7:59 AM and usually get through within 30 minutes.
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Freya Pedersen
Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before and I've got some tips that might help: ⢠First, don't panic. I know it's tough with rent due, but EDD is notoriously slow. ⢠Double-check your online account. Sometimes they update there first. ⢠If you haven't already, send a follow-up through your online account. Be polite but firm. ⢠Call early in the morning, like right when they open. Be prepared to redial... a lot. ⢠If you can't get through, try reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They often have contacts at EDD and can help push things along. ⢠Document everything. Every call, every attempt, every communication. ⢠If you're really in a bind, look into emergency rent assistance programs in your area. ⢠Lastly, breathe. This process sucks, but you'll get through it. Hang in there, OP. We're all rooting for you! šŖ
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GalaxyGazer
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely try reaching out to my assembly member. Didn't even know that was an option!
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Omar Hassan
ā¢This is gold. šÆ Mods should pin this comment!
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Chloe Anderson
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I've heard it can work
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Diego Vargas
ā¢lol what year is it? 1995? š š¦
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Chloe Anderson
ā¢laugh all u want but it worked for my cousin š¤·āāļø
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CosmicCruiser
This is why I'm scared to apply for PFL. The whole system seems like a mess. Good luck, OP!
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Anastasia Fedorov
Two weeks aint that long tbh. I waited 6 weeks before I heard anything back. Just gotta be patient
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Sean Doyle
ā¢Easy to say when it's not YOUR rent on the line. š
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Anastasia Fedorov
ā¢fair point. didn't mean to sound insensitive. just sharing my experience
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Zara Rashid
Anyone else think its crazy that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The system is rigged against us, I swear.
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Luca Romano
ā¢Preach! š It's like they make it difficult on purpose.
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Nia Jackson
ā¢Tin foil hat time: what if they do it to discourage people from claiming benefits? š¤
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