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PFL claim submitted a month ago, still no payment. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I submitted my PFL claim about a month ago and still haven't received any payment. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm starting to get worried and could really use some advice on what to do next. It's been radio silence from their end and I'm not sure if this is normal or if something went wrong with my claim.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL claim payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFgoIE06zCM

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Ava Hernandez

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. It took them almost 6 weeks to process my claim and get the first payment. The system is so backed up, its ridiculous. Have you tried calling them? That might help speed things up.

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Noah Lee

Thanks for sharing your experience. I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating! Did you do anything special to finally get in touch with them?

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Ava Hernandez

Honestly, it was a nightmare. I had to keep calling over and over, sometimes for hours. But I did find out that calling early in the morning, like right when they open, seemed to work better. Good luck!

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Isabella Martin

Pro tip: use an auto-dialer app. It'll keep redialing for you so you don't have to do it manually. Saved my sanity when I was dealing with this mess! šŸ™Œ

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Elijah Jackson

I actually found a method 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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Sophia Miller

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Have you actually tried it yourself? Is it legit?

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Elijah Jackson

Yep, I've used it twice now. It's legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.

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Mason Davis

Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency? Seems sketchy af šŸ¤”

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Elijah Jackson

I get the skepticism, but when you're desperate and can't afford to sit on hold all day, it's a lifesaver. Plus, time is money, right? šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Mia Rodriguez

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: ā€¢ First, double-check that you submitted all required documents. Sometimes they don't tell you if something's missing. ā€¢ Next, try to contact them through their online portal if they have one. Leave a message asking for a status update. ā€¢ If that doesn't work, start calling. Be persistent. Use the trick someone mentioned about calling right when they open. ā€¢ If you still can't get through, consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help push things along. ā€¢ Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. This can be useful if you need to file a complaint later. ā€¢ Lastly, check if there are any local legal aid organizations that can assist with PFL claims. They might be able to give you more specific advice. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up! šŸ’Ŗ

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Noah Lee

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working through this list. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.

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Jacob Lewis

This is gold šŸ‘Œ Saving this for future reference!

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Amelia Martinez

Am I the only one who thinks its absolutely insane that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The system is broken af šŸ˜¤

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Ethan Clark

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming.

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Mila Walker

Ikr? And then they wonder why people get so frustrated and angry. It's a joke.

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Logan Scott

Hey OP, just wondering - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you submitted your claim? Might be worth checking your spam folder too, sometimes important emails end up there.

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Chloe Green

I had a similar issue last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and my claim got stuck in limbo. Had to file a formal complaint to get it sorted. Might be worth looking into if you don't hear back soon.

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Noah Lee

Oh no, that sounds awful. How long did it take to resolve after you filed the complaint?

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Chloe Green

It took about 2 weeks after I filed the complaint. Not great, but better than waiting forever with no response!

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Lucas Adams

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy šŸŽŖšŸ¤” where everything's made up and the timeframes don't matter!

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Harper Hill

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ Ain't that the truth! Sometimes I think they're just throwing darts at a calendar to decide when to process claims.

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Caden Nguyen

Has anyone tried contacting them through social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.

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Avery Flores

I tried that once. Got a generic response telling me to call the same number I couldn't get through on šŸ™„ YMMV tho

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Zoe Gonzalez

Guys, I think I figured out the secret. You gotta sacrifice a goat under a full moon while chanting the state anthem backwards. Works every time! 60% of the time... šŸ˜‚

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Ashley Adams

Instructions unclear. Accidentally summoned a demon from the 7th circle of bureaucratic hell. Send help. šŸ˜±

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Alexis Robinson

Pfft, amateur. Everyone knows you need to use a chicken, not a goat. No wonder the system's so messed up with people like you giving bad advice! šŸ˜œ

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