EDD PFL claim stuck on 'pending review' for weeks - no payments received. Help!

Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD system is a nightmare rn. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that's the only way to get things moving.

I found a method to 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/Ize0EkN4HDI

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your forms are filled out correctly 2. Make sure you've submitted medical certification 3. Call EDD and ask for a status update (use the trick mentioned above if needed) 4. If they say anything's missing, send it ASAP 5. Keep a log of all your calls and documents sent 6. If it's been more than 3 weeks, consider contacting your local assembly member's office Hang in there! The system's slow, but it'll get sorted eventually.

have you checked ur bank info on the EDD site? sometimes it defaults to debit card even if u requested direct deposit. might wanna double-check that 👀

Oof, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. This whole system is broken af 😤

Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation email or letter after submitting your claim? If not, there might be an issue with how it was filed.

PSA: There's been a huge backlog at EDD lately due to some system upgrades. They're saying it could take up to 4-6 weeks for some claims to be processed. It sucks, but at least you're not alone in this mess.

idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue last year. Turns out they had my birthdate wrong in the system which flagged my account for review. Might be worth double-checking all your personal info is correct.

Unpopular opinion: maybe try faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes it gets processed faster than online submissions. Just a thought 🤷‍♂️