PFL claim approved for a week, no direct deposit yet. When to expect payment?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My PFL claim status has been showing as "approved" for over a week now, but I still haven't received my direct deposit. I'm getting worried and have a bunch of questions: 1. How can I find out the exact date my claim was processed? 2. What's the usual timeframe between approval and when the money hits your account? 3. Is there anything that could be holding up my payments? 4. When should I expect to get paid, and will it all come at once or in separate deposits? Any advice or similar experiences would be really appreciated!

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Zara Mirza

•10M

Here's what I know from my experience and research: 1. Call the PFL office and ask for the exact processing date. They should have that info. 2. Typically, it takes 5-10 business days from approval to deposit. But it can vary. 3. Possible hold-ups: - Incorrect banking info - First-time claims sometimes take longer - System glitches (it happens more than you'd think) 4. Payment schedule: - Usually all at once for shorter claims - Bi-weekly for longer claims Pro tip: Keep checking your claim status online. Sometimes the website updates before the money hits your account. Hope this helps! Let us know when you get your $$$!

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Paolo Ricci

•3M

Hey Diego! I totally get your frustration - the waiting is the absolute worst part of this whole process. I went through something similar a few months back. Here's what I learned: The approval date and payment date are two totally different things. When they say "approved," it usually means they've decided you're eligible, but then it still has to go through their payment processing system, which is... let's just say not exactly lightning fast 😅 From my experience and what I've seen others post here, you're looking at roughly 7-14 business days from approval to actually seeing the money in your account. I know that's a huge range, but it really does vary. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts with my bank so I'd know the second any deposit came in. Saved me from obsessively checking my account every hour! Also, if you haven't already, definitely verify your direct deposit info is correct in the system. I've seen people wait weeks only to find out there was a typo in their routing number. Hang in there - it WILL come! And when it does, it's usually the full amount all at once (at least for shorter claims).

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