PFL claim filed over a month ago, no payments yet. Anyone else experiencing delays?
I filed for PFL over a month ago and still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced long delays? I'm starting to get worried about my finances. Any advice on how to check the status or speed things up?
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Natalie Adams
Ugh, same boat here. Filed 6 weeks ago and crickets 🦗 The system is so broken, it's ridiculous. Have you tried calling? I've been on hold for hours with no luck.
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Elijah O'Reilly
•Calling is useless. I tried for days and couldnt get thru. Its like they dont want us to get our benefits 🙄
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Amara Torres
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.
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Natalie Adams
•Thanks for the tips! Ill try calling early tmrw. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Olivia Van-Cleve
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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Mason Kaczka
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Sophia Russo
•How long did it take for them to get through? I'm desperate but $20 is a lot rn
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to do anything. Just got a call when they had an agent. Way better than being stuck on hold yourself.
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Evelyn Xu
Here's what I've learned after dealing with PFL for years: 1. Be patient. It can take 4-6 weeks for initial processing. 2. Make sure ALL your docs are submitted correctly. One missing form can delay everything. 3. Use the online portal to check status if possible. 4. If you must call, do it early in the morning. 5. Contact your local rep if it's been over 8 weeks. They can sometimes help. Hang in there! The system sucks, but you'll get your money eventually.
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Jordan Walker
•Thank you so much for this detailed info! Really helpful. I'll double-check all my docs tomorrow.
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Dominic Green
•This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Super useful!
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Hannah Flores
have u checked ur bank account? sometimes they dont notify u but the $ is there
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Kayla Jacobson
I'm in the exact same situation! Filed on 2/10 and nothing yet. This waiting game is killing me. Let me know if you find out anything!
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Jordan Walker
•Will do! Glad (but also not glad) to hear I'm not alone. This whole process is so stressful.
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William Rivera
Plot twist: what if they're using our PFL money to fund a secret underground bunker for when the aliens invade? 👽🛸 #JustSayin
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Grace Lee
•Lmao dude pass whatever youre smoking 🤣
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William Rivera
•I'm just saying, have you ever seen an EDD employee and an alien in the same room? 🤔
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Mia Roberts
Friendly reminder to everyone: don't post any personal info or claim numbers here! Stay safe, folks.
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The Boss
•Good call. It's easy to forget when ur frustrated and just want help.
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Evan Kalinowski
Anyone else notice that it seems to go faster if you filed online vs paper forms? Or am I just imagining things?
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Victoria Charity
•Definitely faster online. Paper forms probably end up in some poor intern's 'to-do' pile 😅
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Jasmine Quinn
•Online all the way. Welcome to the 21st century, PFL! 💻
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