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PFL claim filed Dec 12, no payment yet - EDD delays?

I filed for PFL on December 12th to care for my daughter, but I haven't received any payment yet. I've been her caregiver since December 6th and have no income coming in. Has anyone else experienced delays with their PFL claim? I'm getting worried about my financial situation and need to know the status of my claim. Any advice on how to check or speed up the process?

Andre Moreau

Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD is so slow these days 🐌 Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Carmen Reyes

I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Zoe Christodoulou

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week.

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Jamal Thompson

30 minutes? You got lucky! I was on hold for 3 hours yesterday and then they hung up on me 😤

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Mei Chen

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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CosmicCadet

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Liam O'Connor

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 🤦‍♂️

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Mei Chen

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Amara Adeyemi

Can you give more details about how it works? Is it legit?

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Mei Chen

Yeah, it's legit. You pay, give them your number, and they call you when they get an agent. Took about 2 hours for me, but I was doing other stuff while waiting.

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Giovanni Gallo

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any notices.

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

I'm in the same boat, filed in November and still waiting. This is rediculous. How are we supposed to survive with no income?

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Dylan Wright

ikr? The system is a joke. They expect us to just magically pay our bills while they take their sweet time 🙄

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NebulaKnight

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your online account daily for updates 2. Make sure all your paperwork is complete and accurate 3. Try calling first thing in the morning (8:01 AM exactly) 4. If you can't get through, consider using a paid service like Claimyr 5. Contact your local assembly member's office - they can sometimes help speed things up 6. Keep a detailed log of all your attempts to contact EDD Hang in there, OP. The system is slow, but you'll get your money eventually. Don't give up!

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Carmen Reyes

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my assembly member.

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Sofia Ramirez

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Dmitry Popov

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter

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Ava Rodriguez

🤣🤣🤣 sad but true

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Miguel Ortiz

Has anyone else noticed that PFL claims seem to be taking longer lately? I wonder if there's been a policy change or if they're just swamped.

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Zainab Khalil

I heard they had a new computer system rollout that's causing delays. Typical government efficiency 🙄

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QuantumQuest

Really? Where did you hear that? I can't find any info about a new system.

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Zainab Khalil

My cousin's friend works for EDD. Take it with a grain of salt tho, could just be a rumor.

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Connor Murphy

Quick question for the OP - did you get any confirmation email or letter after filing? Sometimes they send important info that way.

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Carmen Reyes

I got an email confirming my claim was received, but nothing since then.

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Yara Haddad

Unpopular opinion: maybe try geting a part-time job while you wait? I know its not ideal, but it could help with the bills.

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Keisha Robinson

Dude, they're a full-time caregiver. Read the room 🙄

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Yara Haddad

Just trying to offer a solution. No need to be rude.

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