PFL application stuck in EDD limbo for 2 weeks, rent due soon. Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain. EDD is notoriously slow these days. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that can help move things along.

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Ugh, I feel you. EDD is a nightmare rn. I waited almost a month for my PFL to process. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help expedite EDD claims.

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Two weeks isnt that long tbh. I waited 6 weeks before I heard anything back. The system is overwhelmed rn

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update stuff there before they send out notices.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep calling EDD every day. Use the trick of calling right at 8:01 AM when they open. 2. Send a message through your EDD online account. Sometimes they respond faster to written inquiries. 3. Contact your local assembly member or state senator's office. They have liaisons who can often speed things up. 4. If you're really desperate, consider using a paid service like Claimyr to get through on the phone. 5. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact EDD. 6. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes EDD emails end up there. 7. If you have any missing documents or information they might need, proactively send it in. Hang in there. The system is frustrating, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

lol welcome to the EDD waiting game. grab a snack and get comfy, youll be here a while 🤣

Two weeks aint that bad tbh. I've been waiting for over a month and still crickets. The system is broken af

OK, let me break this down for you. I've been through this rodeo before and here's what you need to do: 1. Keep calling. Yes, it sucks, but persistence pays off. Try different times of the day. 2. Check your online account religiously. Sometimes they update info there first. 3. Make sure all your docs are in order. Any missing piece can delay the whole process. 4. If you're really in a bind, contact your local assemblyperson's office. They can sometimes expedite things. 5. Document everything. Every call, every letter, every online update. This can help if you need to escalate later. 6. Consider using one of those paid services to get through on the phone if you're desperate. Some folks here have had luck with that. 7. Reach out to local non-profits or churches if you need help with rent while waiting. Some have emergency assistance programs. Hang in there. The system is a mess, but you'll get through this. 💪

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes they update info there before sending anything out.

have u tried faxing ur application? i know it sounds old school but sometimes it gets processed faster that way

Unpopular opinion: maybe start looking for work while you wait? PFL isn't guaranteed and bills don't pay themselves...

I'm in the exact same boat. applied 3 weeks ago, radio silence. this whole system needs an overhaul

Oof, PFL delays are the worst. When I was waiting, I ended up taking a cash advance on my credit card to cover rent. Not ideal, but it bought me some time. Just be prepared to pay it back ASAP when your benefits come through.

idk if this helps, but I got my landlord to give me an extension when I showed them my PFL application confirmation. Maybe worth a shot?

This might sound crazy, but have you tried reaching out to EDD on social media? I tweeted at them and surprisingly got a response pretty quick. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♂️

Ugh, I feel ya. The whole system needs an overhaul. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get the benefits we're entitled to. Hang in there, OP!