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Sean O'Brien

PFL claim payment 3+ weeks late, not showing on website. Help!

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their claim payment? It's been over 3 weeks and nothing is showing up on the website. This delay is really causing me financial stress. I'm not sure what to do next. Any advice on how to handle this or get some answers?

Zara Shah

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Ugh, I feel you. I've been in the same boat. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Sean O'Brien

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I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Luca Bianchi

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

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lol good luck with that. i've been trying for weeks and nada

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Nia Harris

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of when you filed, any correspondence, and attempts to contact them. 2. Check your spam folder. Sometimes important emails end up there. 3. Reach out to your local representative. They can often help push things along. 4. If you're really in a bind, consider applying for emergency assistance through local charities or your county's social services. 5. Keep trying to call. It's annoying, but persistence pays off. Hang in there. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get your money eventually.

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Sean O'Brien

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my rep. Didn't even think of that.

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This is solid advice. I'd add: check if there's an online portal where you can submit questions. Sometimes that's faster than calling.

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Aisha Ali

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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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Ethan Moore

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

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Yuki Nakamura

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20 bucks? That's highway robbery! 🤑

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Aisha Ali

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

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StarSurfer

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How does it actually work? Do they just keep calling until they get through?

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Aisha Ali

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Yeah, basically. They have some kind of system that navigates the phone tree and waits on hold. When a real person picks up, it calls you.

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Carmen Reyes

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have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the website doesnt update but the $ is there

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Andre Moreau

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This is why we need to overhaul the entire system. It's a joke that people have to wait weeks for money they're entitled to. 🤬

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Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is held together with duct tape and prayers.

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ikr? its like they're still using computers from the 90s or smthn

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Mei Chen

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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that gets faster results than online submissions.

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Sean O'Brien

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Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!

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CosmicCadet

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guys i think i figured it out. if u sacrifice a goat under a full moon while chanting the state anthem backwards, ur claim gets processed instantly

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Liam O'Connor

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Instructions unclear. Accidentally summoned a demon from the DMV. Send help. 👹

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Amara Adeyemi

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🤣🤣🤣 I needed that laugh. This whole situation is so ridiculous it might as well be solved by black magic.

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