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PFL claim details not showing up online after 2 days - what to do?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with a PFL claim I submitted for my wife. She filed it a couple days ago, but now she can't see any of the details online. Has anyone else experienced this? It's frustrating because we need to check on the status and make sure everything's correct. Any advice on what we should do?

Ugh, I feel your pain! The PFL system can be such a headache sometimes. Have you tried logging out and back in? Sometimes that fixes weird glitches for me.

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Thanks for the suggestion! We tried that, but no luck 😞 Still can't see anything.

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Classic IT solution lol. Turn it off and on again! 🔌💻

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Haha true! But hey, it works more often than you'd think 🤷‍♀️

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I had a similar issue last year. It turned out there was a processing delay on their end. Give it a few more days and check again. If you still can't see anything by the end of the week, you might need to call them directly.

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Have you checked if theres any system maintenance or updates going on? Sometimes they do that and it messes with our ability to view claims for a day or two.

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Good point! I'll check their website for any announcements. Thanks!

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Oof, dealing with PFL is like pulling teeth sometimes 🦷 Make sure you keep all your confirmation emails and paperwork. You might need it if things get messed up in their system.

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I work in HR and deal with this stuff all the time. Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check that you submitted the claim correctly. Make sure all required fields were filled out. 2. Verify the email address associated with the account. Sometimes notifications go to the wrong place. 3. Wait at least 3-5 business days for processing. The system often doesn't show new claims right away. 4. If you still can't see it after 5 business days, call the PFL office directly. Be prepared with your claim number, SSN, and the date you filed. 5. Ask them to resend any confirmation emails or letters. 6. If they say everything looks fine on their end, request that they manually refresh your online account. 7. Keep a log of all your calls and who you spoke with. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! We'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate your help! 🙏

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have u tried using a difrent browser? sometimes the website is wonky with certain ones

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Good idea! We'll give that a shot too.

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Ugh, the PFL system is such a joke. I swear they make it complicated on purpose 🙄 Good luck OP, hope you get it sorted soon!

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