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PFL claim submitted in December, still no payment in March. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm at my wits end here. I submitted my PFL claim back in December and it's now March, but I still haven't received any payment. Has anyone else experienced such a long delay? Any advice on how to speed up the process or at least get some information about what's going on with my claim?

Fiona Sand

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried calling the EDD? It's a nightmare to get through, but it might be worth a shot.

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Ellie Kim

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

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Mohammad Khaled

Pro tip: try calling right when they open. I got through once doing that, but it took like 20 attempts lol

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Alina Rosenthal

Calling is useless. I spent 3 hours on hold only to be disconnected. The system is broken af 🤡

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Finnegan Gunn

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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Miguel Harvey

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

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Ashley Simian

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The government should fix their broken system instead.

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Finnegan Gunn

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through and sorted out my issue. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know? 🤷‍♂️

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Oliver Cheng

How long did you have to wait once the call connected?

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Finnegan Gunn

It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to actively wait. The service called me when an agent picked up.

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Taylor To

Here's what I did to finally get my PFL claim processed: 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your attempts to contact EDD, including dates and times. 2. Contact your state representative: They can often help expedite claims. 3. Submit a request for information in writing: Send a certified letter asking for a status update. 4. Check your online account: Sometimes there are updates or requests for additional info you might miss. 5. Be persistent: Keep calling and emailing. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Hang in there! It's a frustrating process, but you'll get through it eventually.

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Ellie Kim

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

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Ella Cofer

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Kevin Bell

have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes the notifications end up there lol

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Savannah Glover

I'm in the same boat, submitted in November and still waiting. This is getting ridiculous. How are we supposed to survive without income for months?

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Felix Grigori

ikr? it's like they want us to become homeless or somethin 🙄

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Felicity Bud

Have you guys considered legal action? There must be some kind of time limit for processing claims.

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Max Reyes

PSA: There's a new online portal for checking claim status. It's not perfect, but it's better than nothing. Google 'EDD claim status portal' and you should find it.

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Ellie Kim

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out right away.

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Mikayla Davison

unpopular opinion: maybe there just overwhelmed with claims rn? like, we're all struggling but so are they probly

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Adrian Connor

Nice try, EDD employee 🕵️‍♂️

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Aisha Jackson

Nah, they've had years to fix this. No excuses at this point.

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