PFL Delay After C-Section Disability: No Payment Received After Refiling with EDD
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I just had a c-section and was on disability for a while. Now that my disability has ended, I refiled for Paid Family Leave (PFL) but haven't received anything yet. Has anyone else dealt with this? How long did it take for you to get your PFL after refiling post-disability? Any tips on speeding up the process would be really appreciated!
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Serene Snow
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. It took about 3 weeks for my PFL to kick in after refiling. Have you tried calling the EDD? Their wait times are ridiculous, but it might be worth a shot if you're really worried.
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Asher Levin
Author3 weeks?! That's so long š© I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating!
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Issac Nightingale
Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through that way.
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Romeo Barrett
Or try calling at like 4:55 PM. Sometimes they stay on a bit later to finish up calls.
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Marina Hendrix
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/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Justin Trejo
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Marina Hendrix
I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Alana Willis
20 bucks tho? š¤ Idk if its worth it
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Marina Hendrix
Trust me, after spending days trying to get through, $20 felt like a bargain. Time is money, ya know?
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Tyler Murphy
Here's what I know about PFL after disability: ā¢ You should file for PFL within 41 days of your last day of disability ā¢ Make sure all your medical info is up to date ā¢ Double-check that you've worked enough hours in the past 18 months to qualify ā¢ If you haven't heard back in 2 weeks, definitely follow up ā¢ Sometimes they need additional info, so keep an eye on your mail/email Hope this helps! Hang in there, dealing with EDD can be a real pain in the š
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Asher Levin
AuthorThank you so much! This is really helpful. I'll double-check everything you mentioned.
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Sara Unger
Great advice! š I wish I had known all this when I was dealing with my claim.
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Butch Sledgehammer
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? the whole system needs an overhaul smh
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Freya Ross
Preach! š It's like they make it complicated on purpose.
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Leslie Parker
For real. We're already stressed with a newborn, and then we gotta deal with this bureaucratic nightmare? Not cool.
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Sergio Neal
Quick question - did you file online or by mail? I've heard filing online can speed things up a bit.
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Asher Levin
AuthorI filed online. Thought it would be faster but I guess not š
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Sergio Neal
Dang, that sucks. Maybe try faxing them? Sounds old school but sometimes it works lol
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Savanna Franklin
Have you checked your EDD account online? Sometimes they update info there before sending anything in the mail.
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Juan Moreno
OMG I'm literally in the exact same boat rn! Following this thread for advice š
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Asher Levin
AuthorUgh, sorry you're dealing with this too! Let me know if you figure anything out!
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Juan Moreno
Will do! We're all in this together šŖ
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Amy Fleming
Not to be that person, but have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD.
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Asher Levin
AuthorI didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my assembly member?
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Amy Fleming
Just Google '[your city] assembly member'. They usually have a 'contact us' form for constituent services. Good luck!
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Alice Pierce
lmao watch them 'lose' your paperwork and make you start all over again š¤” #JustEDDThings
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Esteban Tate
Why you gotta put that out in the universe? š Now I'm paranoid lol
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Alice Pierce
Sorry fam, just speaking from experience š Hope it goes smoother for OP!
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