PFL only paying for 1 day instead of full month for baby bonding - help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my Paid Family Leave claim. I'm trying to get the maximum amount paid out for a specific period (about a month) for baby bonding, but they're only paying me for one day. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
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Destiny Bryant
Ugh, the PFL system can be such a headache! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes talking to a rep can help sort things out faster.
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Hattie Carson
I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Dyllan Nantx
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 mins on hold that way!
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Hattie Carson
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. 🤞
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TillyCombatwarrior
Make sure you've submitted all the required documentation. They won't process the full claim if anything's missing. Double-check your online account to see if they've requested any additional info.
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Anna Xian
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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Jungleboo Soletrain
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Anna Xian
I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked! Saved me hours of frustration.
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Rajan Walker
20 bucks tho? 😬 Thats kinda steep
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Anna Xian
Yeah, it's not cheap, but considering how much time and stress it saved me, it was worth it imo.
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Nadia Zaldivar
Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your documentation (birth certificate, employer info, etc.) 2. Log into your online account and check for any pending requests 3. If everything looks good there, you need to speak with a rep 4. Call early in the morning, right when they open 5. Be prepared to explain your situation clearly and have your claim number ready 6. If the first rep can't help, politely ask to speak with a supervisor 7. Keep detailed notes of every conversation, including names and dates If all else fails, consider contacting your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Good luck! The system is a mess, but don't give up. You're entitled to your full benefits!
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Hattie Carson
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏
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Lukas Fitzgerald
This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Ev Luca
have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes they update it there b4 they tell u anything
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Hattie Carson
Yeah, I've been checking obsessively lol. No updates there yet. 😕
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Avery Davis
Oof, baby bonding issues are the worst. Took me 3 months to get mine sorted out. Hang in there!
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Hattie Carson
3 months?! 😱 I hope it doesn't take that long for me...
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Avery Davis
Yeah, it was a nightmare. But don't worry, I think I just had really bad luck. Hopefully yours gets sorted faster!
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Collins Angel
Plot twist: the baby will be in college by the time they sort this out 🤣
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Marcelle Drum
LMAO 💀 sad but true
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Hattie Carson
Nooooo don't say that 😭 (but also lol
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Tate Jensen
Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that gets faster results than uploading online.
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Adaline Wong
idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out they had my dates wrong in the system. might be worth double-checking that when you talk to someone
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Hattie Carson
Oh that's a good point, I'll definitely ask about that. Thanks!
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