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PFL claim stuck in pending after completing disability - How to get benefits calculated?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my PFL claim. I initially filed it when my disability hadn't paid out yet due to a missing form. Now that I've completed my disability claim, I should be eligible for PFL benefits, but my claim is still stuck in the pending processing stage. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm trying to figure out how to get my benefits calculated and approved. Any advice would be appreciated!

Tom Maxon

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

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Giovanni Colombo

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling the PFL office directly? Sometimes talking to a rep can help move things along.

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Amara Okafor

I've been trying to call them for days, but the lines are always busy. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold that way.

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Amara Okafor

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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StarStrider

I found a way to 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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Dylan Campbell

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

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Sofia Torres

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call 🤔

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StarStrider

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.

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Dmitry Sokolov

Can you explain more about how it works? Do they guarentee you'll get through?

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StarStrider

They don't guarantee it, but in my experience, it worked like a charm. You just enter the number you want them to call, and they handle all the menu navigation and waiting. When an agent picks up, they connect you. Simple as that!

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Ava Martinez

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check that all your disability paperwork is properly filed and processed. 2. Contact the PFL office and explain your situation. Be persistent! 3. Ask for a supervisor if the regular rep can't help. 4. Keep detailed records of all your calls and correspondence. 5. If all else fails, reach out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. Remember, the system is slow, but don't give up. You're entitled to these benefits!

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Amara Okafor

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write this out 💯

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Miguel Ramos

This is solid gold advice right here. Listen to this person, OP!

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QuantumQuasar

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update stuff there b4 they call u

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Zainab Omar

I swear, dealing with PFL is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Hang in there, OP!

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Connor Gallagher

LOL 🤣 nailing jello to a wall is the perfect description

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Amara Okafor

Haha, that's exactly how it feels! Thanks for the laugh, I needed that 😅

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Yara Sayegh

Quick question - how long has your claim been pending? There's usually a processing time of 14 days, but with the backlog from COVID, it could be longer.

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Amara Okafor

It's been about 3 weeks now. I guess I should be patient, but bills are piling up 😓

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Yara Sayegh

3 weeks is pushing it. Def time to start making some noise. Good luck!

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Keisha Johnson

Not to be that guy, but have you considered getting a lawyer involved? Sometimes just a letter from an attorney can light a fire under their butts.

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Paolo Longo

Woah there, let's not go nuclear just yet. OP should exhaust all other options first.

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Keisha Johnson

Fair point. Just throwing it out there as a last resort. 🤷‍♂️

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CosmicCowboy

guys. we need to talk about how broken this system is. its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get the benefits we're entitled to. when are things gonna change???

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Amina Diallo

Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Oliver Schulz

Write to your representatives! That's the only way things will ever change.

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