PFL application vanished after 35+ days of waiting - no updates, can't reach EDD. Help!

I found a way to solve disappearing paid family leave application, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnn6lGxvswE

Ugh, I'm in the same boat! Applied for PFL 6 weeks ago and it's like my application went into a black hole. No updates, no responses, nada. The system is totally broken 🤬

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this mess for months: 1. Keep ALL your documents. Scan everything. 2. Call first thing in the morning, right when they open. 3. If you get through, ask for a callback number or direct extension. 4. File an appeal if your application disappears or gets denied. 5. Contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help. 6. Join Facebook groups for PFL applicants. Lots of good info there. 7. Be persistent. It sucks, but don't give up. Hope this helps someone. The system is a dumpster fire, but we gotta keep fighting 💪

yall ever think they make it this hard on purpose? 🤡 like they dont want us to get our benefits

Has anyone tried faxing their application? I heard from a friend that sometimes that works better than online submission. Might be worth a shot?

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling your local EDD office directly. Google 'EDD office near me' and you might find a direct number. Worked for me!

This is such a nightmare! I'm dealing with something similar - my PFL application has been "under review" for 6 weeks now with zero communication. What's really frustrating is that we NEED these benefits and they're just making us jump through impossible hoops. I'm going to try calling the local EDD office like @Alberto Souchard suggested - fingers crossed! Also thinking about reaching out to my state rep. We shouldn't have to fight this hard for benefits we're entitled to. Stay strong everyone, we'll get through this mess! 💪

This whole situation is absolutely maddening! I'm new here but unfortunately not new to EDD nightmares. My PFL application disappeared after 3 weeks - one day it was there, the next day it was gone like it never existed. When I called (after literally 100+ attempts), they told me there was a "system glitch" and I had to reapply from scratch. No apologies, no explanations, just "reapply." It's been another 2 weeks since then with zero updates. What really gets me is that we're dealing with serious family situations that require our attention, yet we have to spend hours every day fighting just to get basic information about our own applications. The stress is unreal. Thanks to everyone sharing tips here - I'm going to try the local EDD office route and see if my rep can help. We shouldn't have to become detectives just to access our own benefits! 😤

I'm brand new to this community but sadly not new to EDD frustrations. My PFL application has been stuck in limbo for 4 weeks now with absolutely no movement or communication. Reading through all your experiences here is both heartbreaking and oddly comforting - at least I know I'm not going crazy! The most frustrating part is that we're all dealing with legitimate family emergencies that require our time and attention, yet we're forced to become full-time EDD advocates just to get basic updates on our own applications. I've tried calling dozens of times with no luck, but I'm definitely going to try some of the strategies mentioned here - especially the local EDD office approach and contacting my state rep. Thank you all for sharing your stories and tips. It's clear this system is completely broken, but knowing there's a community of people fighting the same fight makes it feel a little less impossible. We shouldn't have to work this hard for benefits we're entitled to, but I guess that's where we are. Sending strength to everyone dealing with this mess! 💙

Just joining this community after finding myself in the exact same nightmare situation! My PFL application completely vanished after 6 weeks of waiting - not pending, not denied, just GONE. When I finally got through to someone (took 3 days of constant calling), they acted like it was totally normal and told me to "just reapply." No explanation, no apology, nothing. It's absolutely mind-blowing that in 2024, a state agency can lose our applications and treat it like no big deal. Meanwhile, I'm juggling a family medical crisis AND trying to decode this broken system. The stress is honestly making everything worse. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both validating and infuriating - we're all dealing with the same systemic failures. I'm definitely going to try the local EDD office strategy and reach out to my state rep. At this point, I'm willing to try anything! Thanks for creating a space where we can share strategies and support each other through this bureaucratic hell. Nobody should have to fight this hard for benefits they've earned! 😤💪