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Luca Ricci

PFL requesting more info - what should I expect and how to prepare?

Hey everyone, I just got a request from PFL asking for more information. Has anyone else dealt with this? What kind of info do they usually want? I'm not sure what to expect or how to prepare. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Ugh, PFL and their endless requests for info šŸ™„ I've been through this before. They usually want stuff like medical records, employment history, and detailed income info. My advice? Gather EVERYTHING you can think of related to your claim. Better to have too much than not enough.

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This ā¬†ļø šŸ’Æ Always better to over-prepare. PFL can be real sticklers about documentation.

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Yuki Watanabe

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fr tho, they asked me for my great-grandmothers birth certificate last time 🤣 jk but seriously, they want ALL the paperwork

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Luca Ricci

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Thanks for the heads up! Guess I'll be digging through my filing cabinet tonight šŸ˜…

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Here's what I've learned from my experience with PFL: • Medical documentation: They want detailed records from your healthcare provider • Employment verification: Pay stubs, letter from employer • Income history: Usually last 3-6 months • Identification: Driver's license, passport, etc. • Claim-specific info: Depends on your situation Pro tip: Create a checklist and work through it methodically. And ALWAYS keep copies of everything you send them!

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Jamal Edwards

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Luca Ricci

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Thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! It's really helpful to see it all laid out like that.

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Mei Chen

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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous how much info they need? like, do they want my blood type and shoe size too? šŸ™„

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Lol right? Next theyll be asking for a DNA sample and your firstborn šŸ˜‚

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Amara Okonkwo

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It's frustrating, but I guess they need to verify everything to prevent fraud. Still a pain tho

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Quick question - does anyone know if theres a deadline for submitting the additional info? I cant find anything on there website about it

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Hey OP, what exactly did they ask for in your case? Might help us give more specific advice if we know what theyre looking for

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Luca Ricci

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They weren't super specific in the letter, just said they need 'additional information to process my claim'. That's why I'm kinda lost šŸ˜•

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Ah gotcha. Typical vague bureaucracy bs. Might be worth giving them a call to clarify exactly what they need.

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Dylan Hughes

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Word of advice: keep a log of every interaction you have with PFL. Date, time, who you spoke to, what was discussed. Trust me, it'll save you headaches down the road.

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NightOwl42

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This right here šŸ‘† Learned this the hard way. Makes a huge difference if you ever need to dispute something.

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idk if this helps but i had to deal with pfl last year and they kept loosing my docs šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø make sure u get confirmation when u send stuff in

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Lauren Wood

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Been through this twice now - the key is to be proactive! When they send that vague "additional information" request, call them ASAP to get specifics. In my experience, they usually want employment verification (like a letter from HR), medical documentation if it's health-related, and sometimes wage statements. Also, send everything via certified mail or their online portal if they have one - regular mail has a habit of "disappearing" with government agencies. Good luck! šŸ¤ž

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