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PFL form MIA: Weeks of waiting and still no mail. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated. I still haven't received my PFL form in the mail. It's been weeks now and I'm starting to worry. Has anyone else had this issue? Any advice on what I should do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve PFL form not received issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD16715x908

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GalacticGuardian

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat a few months ago. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Luca Bianchi

I've been trying to call but the lines are always busy. It's so frustrating!

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Nia Harris

Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.

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GalacticGuardian

Good idea! I forgot about that trick. Early bird catches the worm and all that jazz 😅

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Mateo Gonzalez

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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Aisha Ali

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

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Ethan Moore

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

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Mateo Gonzalez

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

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Yuki Nakamura

How long did you have to wait once they started calling?

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Mateo Gonzalez

It took about 45 minutes, but I just went about my day until my phone rang. Way better than being stuck on hold myself!

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StarSurfer

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they upload forms there instead of mailing them.

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Carmen Reyes

This happened to me too! Turns out they had the wrong address on file. Double-check your info is correct in the system.

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Luca Bianchi

Oh no, I didn't even think of that. I'll definitely check. Thanks for the tip!

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Andre Moreau

The whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 3 months for my claim to be processed. Good luck getting any help from them 🙄

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Zoe Christodoulou

Preach! 👏 It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible.

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Jamal Thompson

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your online account first. Sometimes forms are uploaded there. 2. Verify your mailing address is correct in their system. 3. If steps 1 and 2 don't work, you need to contact them directly. Options: - Call early in the morning when they open - Use the contact form on their website - Send a written request via certified mail 4. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence is key. Document all your attempts to contact them in case you need to escalate the issue later.

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Luca Bianchi

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll start working through these steps right away.

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Mei Chen

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So helpful!

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CosmicCadet

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a ticket and enjoy your stay 🎟️🔥

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