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PFL payment delay - 4 weeks, no updates. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I've been on Paid Family Leave for a month now and haven't seen a dime. No payment, no updates, nothing. I haven't gotten any notices asking for more info or anything. Anyone else dealing with this? Any ideas on what I should do next? I'm starting to get worried about bills piling up.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve delayed Paid Family Leave payments, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c9QCvJRZbQ

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Val Rossi

Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes theres a hold up with paperwork or verification that they dont tell you about unless you call.

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Romeo Quest

I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Eve Freeman

Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can get through faster that way.

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Romeo Quest

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Clarissa Flair

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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Caden Turner

Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Clarissa Flair

Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It saved me hours of hold time.

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McKenzie Shade

$20 seems steep just to make a phone call. Is it worth it?

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Clarissa Flair

For me it was. I was losing way more than $20 by not getting my benefits. Plus, my time is valuable too.

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Harmony Love

Check your spam folder! I had the same issue and turns out they were trying to contact me for weeks but the emails were going to spam. 🤦‍♂️

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Rudy Cenizo

The PFL system is so broken. I swear they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming their benefits. It's a disgrace. 😡

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Natalie Khan

Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Daryl Bright

It's not that bad. Y'all just need to learn how to navigate the system better.

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Rudy Cenizo

@{profile 9} Ok boomer 🙄

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Sienna Gomez

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your paperwork. Make sure everything is filled out correctly and completely. 2. Call the PFL office first thing in the morning (use that Claimyr thing if you can't get through). 3. Ask specifically if there are any pending issues with your claim. 4. If they say no, ask for the expected timeframe for payment. 5. Get the name of the person you spoke to and a reference number for the call. 6. If they say there are issues, ask exactly what they need from you and by when. 7. Follow up with an email summarizing your call (if possible) to create a paper trail. 8. If you don't hear back within their stated timeframe, call again. 9. If you still can't resolve it, consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help with benefit issues. Remember, persistence is key. Don't let them forget about you! Good luck!

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Romeo Quest

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out. 🙏

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

This is gold. Saving this for future reference!

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Abigail bergen

have you checked your bank account? sometimes they deposit the money without notifying you lol

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Romeo Quest

I wish! But nope, checked multiple times. Still nothing. 😔

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Ahooker-Equator

Oof, I feel ya. I'm in the same boat rn. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. This system is a joke. 🤡

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