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PFL claim still processing after a month - no updates from EDD. Help!

Its been almost a month and my PFL claim is still processing. No updates at all. Anyone else dealing with this? How long did it take for your claim to go through?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL claim processing delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6gArTO4Nj0

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Malik Johnson

Ugh, I feel ya. I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now and still nothing. The EDD is such a mess šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Isabella Santos

6 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them?

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Malik Johnson

Yeah, I've tried calling like a million times. Always busy or they hang up on me. It's so frustrating!

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Ravi Sharma

pro tip: call right when they open. sometimes you can get through

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Freya Larsen

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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Omar Hassan

Sounds too good to be true. Is it legit?

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Freya Larsen

Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Chloe Taylor

20 bucks to save hours of headache? sign me up lol

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ShadowHunter

Here's what I've learned about PFL claims after going through this nightmare: ā€¢ Processing time can vary wildly, from 2 weeks to 2+ months ā€¢ They won't update you unless there's a problem or they need more info ā€¢ Make sure ALL your paperwork is filled out correctly ā€¢ If you can, get your employer to submit their portion ASAP ā€¢ Keep calling and checking your online account Hang in there, OP. It's a slow process, but it'll come through eventually.

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QuantumLeap

Thanks for the detailed info! Really helpful. Did you have to do anything special to speed up your claim?

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ShadowHunter

Honestly, just being persistent. I called every week and politely asked for updates. Eventually, I got someone who actually looked into my claim and pushed it through.

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Diego Ramirez

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update there b4 they send anything in the mail

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Anastasia Sokolov

I swear the EDD is run by a bunch of šŸ¤”šŸ¤”šŸ¤” How hard is it to process a claim in a timely manner? We have bills to pay!

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Sean O'Connor

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they forget we're real people with real responsibilities.

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Zara Ahmed

Pro tip: contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. Worked for me!

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Luca Conti

This is actually great advice. My cousin did this and got her claim sorted in like a week after months of waiting.

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QuantumLeap

Wow, I never thought of that. How do I find my state rep?

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Zara Ahmed

Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have a 'contact us' form on their website where you can explain your situation.

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