Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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For what it's worth, I had to use Claimyr twice during my unemployment period - once when I couldn't get through about my adjudication status, and once when I had questions about my overpayment notice. Both times they helped me connect with someone who could actually help resolve my issues instead of just getting the runaround.
How long did it take them to get you through to someone?
Way faster than trying on my own. Instead of spending hours on hold or getting disconnected, I actually got to talk to a real person who knew what they were doing.
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as possible, keep filing weekly claims, do your job search requirements, and respond to any requests from Washington ESD promptly. That's the formula for getting your benefits without major delays. Good luck!
Perfect summary! Thanks again everyone for all the help. This community is amazing.
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Another option if you're running out of benefits is to see if you qualify for a new claim if you've worked since your original filing. Sometimes people can establish a new benefit year.
This is true, but you need sufficient wages in a new base period to qualify for a new claim. It's not automatic.
The whole 26 week thing stressed me out until I actually started job hunting seriously. Found work in week 16, so the time limit ended up being plenty. Stay positive and persistent!
That's encouraging to hear! What field were you in?
Manufacturing, similar to you. There are opportunities out there, just takes patience and persistence.
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if you end up having trouble with your claim or need to talk to washington esd about your benefit amount, that claimyr thing really does work. i was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration
I might try that if I run into issues. The phone system is ridiculous.
Yeah it's worth it just to avoid the endless busy signals and holds. Check out the demo video first.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can, be patient waiting for your determination letter, and make sure you understand the job search requirements. The benefit amount will be what it is based on your work history.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much better prepared to file now.
Good luck! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit calculations or other issues, I had success with Claimyr recently. It took the stress out of trying to reach someone and I got my questions answered quickly.
I might have to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the recommendation!
Same here, the regular phone system is basically unusable
Just to wrap up the original question - $999 per week is definitely the current maximum in Washington state. Make sure you report all your base period earnings accurately when you file to get the correct calculation!
Perfect, thanks everyone for all the detailed information. This has been really helpful!
good luck with your claim!
Carmen Sanchez
I actually used Claimyr last week when I needed to check on my claim status. Got through to an agent in about 30 minutes instead of calling all day myself. Totally worth it when you need to talk to someone quickly.
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Astrid Bergström
•I'm definitely going to try this if my claim doesn't move soon. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Andre Dupont
Bottom line - most people get approved within 2-4 weeks if there are no complications. Keep filing your weekly claims, stay available for work, and don't stress too much about the timing. It'll come through.
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Eduardo Silva
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about the process now.
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