PFL claim stuck in "Pending Processing" for a month, no payment received. Help!
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their PFL claim to be processed? I submitted mine online over a month ago and it's still stuck in "Pending Processing" status. I can't get through to anyone on the phone or online to help. It's been a month and I haven't received any payment. This is so frustrating! Any advice on how to get this moving?
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Jessica Nguyen
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now. It's ridiculous how slow they are. Have you tried faxing them? I heard that sometimes works better than online submissions.
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Cameron Black
•Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 🤣 But seriously, I might try that if it actually works. Do you have the fax number?
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Jessica Nguyen
•Lol I know right? But desperate times... Here's the number I used: 1-855-342-3781. Good luck!
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Isaiah Thompson
•omg thank u for sharing! gonna try faxing tomorrow. fingers crossed 🤞
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Ruby Garcia
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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Alexander Evans
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Ruby Garcia
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Evelyn Martinez
•20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The system is so broken that we have to pay extra just to talk to someone? smh
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Ruby Garcia
•I get it, but for me it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time on hold.
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Benjamin Carter
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through faster.
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Maya Lewis
This is why I always tell people to have an emergency fund. You can't rely on the government to be timely with these things.
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Isaac Wright
•Wow, thanks for the helpful advice Captain Hindsight 🙄 Not everyone has the luxury of saving up months of expenses.
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Maya Lewis
•Just trying to offer some perspective. Planning ahead can help in these situations.
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Lucy Taylor
•Ok boomer 🤡
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Connor Murphy
Here's what I've learned from dealing with PFL claims: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and submissions. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Use multiple channels - phone, email, fax, and online portal. 4. If you're not getting anywhere, escalate to a supervisor. 5. Reach out to your local government representatives. 6. Check if your employer's HR can help push things along. 7. Make sure all your documentation is complete and accurate. 8. Consider using a paid service like Claimyr if you're really stuck. 9. Join Facebook groups or forums for more support and advice. 10. If all else fails, consider filing a complaint with the state labor board. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but keep pushing!
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Cameron Black
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try some of these strategies. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.
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KhalilStar
•This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So helpful!
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Amelia Dietrich
have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes it updates there b4 they notify u
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Cameron Black
•Yeah, I check it obsessively lol. Still says "Pending Processing" 😩
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Kaiya Rivera
I'm an EDD employee (not official capacity here). The system is super backed up right now due to budget cuts and increased claims. We're doing our best, but it's tough. My advice: make sure all your docs are in order and keep trying to reach out. Sorry you're dealing with this. 😕
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Katherine Ziminski
•Thanks for the insider perspective. Must be rough on your end too. Any tips for getting through the phone system?
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Kaiya Rivera
•Honestly, early mornings are usually best. Like right when we open. But it's still a crapshoot.
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