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PFL claim stuck in processing for over a month - no movement. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with my Paid Family Leave claim. I filed it over a month ago and there's still no movement in processing. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? Any advice on how to speed things up?

Chloe Boulanger

Ugh, I feel your pain. I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that can help move things along.

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Noah Ali

I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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James Martinez

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

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Olivia Harris

Calling is useless tbh. I spent hours on hold and got nowhere šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Alexander Zeus

A month isn't too unusual these days, unfortunately. The system is totally overwhelmed. Have you checked your online account for any updates or messages?

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Alicia Stern

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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Gabriel Graham

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

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Drake

20 bucks? No way, that's a scam.

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Alicia Stern

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

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Sarah Jones

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Alicia Stern

It took about an hour, but I was able to do other stuff while waiting for the callback. Way better than being stuck on hold myself.

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Sebastian Scott

Here's what I've learned from my experience with PFL claims: ā€¢ First, double-check that you've submitted all required documents. Missing paperwork is a common cause of delays. ā€¢ If you haven't already, create an online account to track your claim status. Sometimes there are updates there that you won't get by mail. ā€¢ If it's been over 30 days, you have the right to request an expedited review. You can do this by phone or in writing. ā€¢ Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. This can be useful if you need to escalate your case. ā€¢ Consider reaching out to your state representative's office. They sometimes can help push things along. ā€¢ Be persistent but polite. The staff are often overworked and dealing with a broken system. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP.

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Noah Ali

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely try these steps.

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Emily Sanjay

This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Super helpful!

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Jordan Walker

have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works better than online submission lol

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Natalie Adams

What year is it? 1995? šŸ˜‚

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Jordan Walker

laugh all u want but it worked for me šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø

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Elijah O'Reilly

The whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 3 months for my claim to be processed. This country is falling apart.

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Amara Torres

Preach šŸ™Œ The government doesn't care about us

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Olivia Van-Cleve

It's not just this country, mate. Systems are overwhelmed everywhere.

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Mason Kaczka

Quick question for the OP - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you first filed? Might be worth checking your spam folder too.

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Noah Ali

Yeah, I got an email confirmation. Nothing in spam either. :

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Sophia Russo

guys i think i figured it out. u need to sacrafice a goat under the full moon while chanting the state anthem backwards. works every time šŸ‘Œ

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Evelyn Xu

Instructions unclear, accidentally summoned a demon from the EDD šŸ˜±

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Dominic Green

This is the quality content I come here for šŸ¤£

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