PFL claim follow-up nightmare: Can't reach anyone on the phone. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my paid family leave follow-up. I filed a claim a while back and I'm trying to get an update, but I can't seem to get through to anyone on the phone. Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually talk to a real person?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve paid family leave claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJCd-grPQnc
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Jessica Nguyen
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually use the benefits we're entitled to. š
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Isaiah Thompson
ā¢Seriously! It's like they purposely make it difficult. I've tried calling at different times of the day, but no luck.
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Ruby Garcia
ā¢Have you tried emailing them? Sometimes that works better than calling.
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Jessica Nguyen
ā¢Yeah, I tried emailing too. Got an auto-reply saying they'd get back to me in 5-7 business days. It's been 3 weeks now š¤”
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Alexander Evans
I actually found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Evelyn Martinez
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Benjamin Carter
ā¢Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency? Seems sketchy.
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Alexander Evans
ā¢I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Maya Lewis
ā¢Just tried it and it actually worked! Got through in about an hour. Thanks for the tip!
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Isaac Wright
Here's what I've learned from dealing with PFL claims: ā¢ Call right when they open in the morning ā¢ If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial ā¢ Keep detailed notes of all your calls and claim info ā¢ Be super polite when you finally get through (even if you're frustrated) ā¢ Ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups ā¢ If all else fails, contact your local representative's office Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP.
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Cameron Black
ā¢Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning.
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Lucy Taylor
ā¢Great tips! I'd add: use the online portal if possible. Sometimes you can get updates there without calling.
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Connor Murphy
anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get whats rightfully ours? the whole systems broken af š¤
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KhalilStar
Pro tip: if you're having trouble with your claim, try reaching out on social media. Sometimes they respond faster there to avoid bad PR.
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Amelia Dietrich
ā¢This actually worked for me! I tweeted at them and got a DM within a day. Worth a shot!
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Kaiya Rivera
Hey OP, when did you initially file your claim? There might be different follow-up procedures depending on how long it's been.
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Cameron Black
ā¢I filed about 6 weeks ago. Still haven't heard anything back š
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Kaiya Rivera
ā¢Oof, that's rough. Definitely time to start calling and following up. Good luck!
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