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Jamal Harris

PFL claim paid for 6 days instead of 14, wrong end date. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my PFL claim. I filed for 14 days but only got paid for 6. The claim was supposed to end on 2/16, but it ended on 2/6 instead. My original application clearly showed the correct end date. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to get this fixed?

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get things sorted out.

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I've been trying to call all morning, but I keep getting stuck on hold forever. It's so frustrating!

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Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.

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Calling is the worst 😫 I swear they make it difficult on purpose

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This happened to me too! Here's what I did to fix it: 1. Double-check all your paperwork to make sure there are no errors on your end. 2. Write a detailed letter explaining the discrepancy, including dates and any supporting documents. 3. Fax or mail the letter to the PFL office (I know, so old school 🙄) 4. Keep calling until you get through to a human. 5. If all else fails, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help push things through. Good luck! The system is such a mess, but don't give up!

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. Fingers crossed it works 🤞

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Wow, great info! Saving this for future reference 💯

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have you tried checking your online account? sometimes the info there is different from what they send in the mail

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classic government efficiency 🙄 why cant they ever get anything right the first time

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Preach! 👏 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Have you checked if there were any holidays during your claim period? Sometimes they mess up the calculations if there's a holiday involved.

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Oh, that's a good point! I'll double-check the calendar. Thanks for the tip!

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Oof, been there done that. The PFL system is such a headache. Hang in there, OP! 💪

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idk if this helps, but I had luck emailing them. took a few days to get a response, but at least I didnt have to deal with phone trees

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Do you have the email address? I couldn't find one on their website.

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Sure, it's pfl@edd.ca.gov. Hope it helps!

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This is why I'm scared to even apply for PFL. The system seems so broken. Anyone have any positive experiences to share?

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I actually had a pretty smooth experience! Just make sure you triple-check everything before submitting.

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It's hit or miss. My first claim was a nightmare, but the second one went through without a hitch. 🤷‍♂️

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