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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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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The hardest part honestly isn't figuring out the benefit amount, it's actually getting through to someone at Washington ESD when you have questions. Their phone system is constantly busy.
Might have to look into that if I can't get through this week.
Bottom line - with your salary level you're probably looking at $400-500 per week before taxes. File your claim online through the Washington ESD website and they'll calculate your exact amount based on your work history. Don't wait too long to apply!
Perfect summary, thanks! I'm going to file tomorrow morning and see what happens.
Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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Just wanted to update - I used claimyr after seeing it mentioned here and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! They were able to confirm the fraudulent claim and start the investigation process immediately. Way better than waiting weeks for a callback.
That's awesome! How quickly were you able to get connected? I'm still trying to reach them directly.
Took about 20 minutes total to get connected to an actual agent who could help with fraud cases. Worth every penny considering how urgent this is.
One more tip - keep checking your credit reports regularly even after this gets resolved. Sometimes fraudsters sit on stolen info for months before using it again. Set up free alerts with all three credit bureaus.
Will do! This whole experience has definitely made me more aware of how vulnerable our personal information is.
Unfortunately it's becoming more common. The good news is that Washington ESD is getting better at detecting and handling these cases quickly.
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The uncertainty is the worst part. I wish they had a better status system that actually tells you where you are in the process instead of just 'under review'.
Totally agree. Even something like 'Week 1 of 2-3 week review process' would be so much better than the vague status updates.
Just want to add that if you're really stressed about the timeline, calling can sometimes help even if it's hard to get through. The agents can at least tell you if there are any issues with your claim or if it's just in the normal processing queue.
The problem is actually getting through to talk to someone. I've probably tried calling 50 times and never gotten past the busy signal.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. They handle the calling hassle for you and get you connected to an actual person who can give you real information about your claim.
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One more thing - if you don't qualify for regular UI, look into other resources like SNAP, rental assistance, or local emergency aid programs. There are other safety nets available even if unemployment isn't an option.
Good point about other resources. 211 is a good number to call for information about local assistance programs.
Jay Lincoln
Been collecting for 8 weeks now and still have 18 weeks left. The weekly claims are pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Just make sure you keep track of your job search activities for each week.
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Jessica Suarez
•Are they strict about the job search log? I've been kind of lazy about documenting everything.
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Jay Lincoln
•I'd definitely keep better records. Washington ESD can audit your job search activities and if you can't prove you did them, they can make you pay back benefits.
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Marcus Williams
One more thing - your 26 weeks doesn't reset if you find a job and then get laid off again. You'd need to work enough to establish a new base period to get a fresh 26 weeks. So try to make them count!
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LordCommander
•Good point. Definitely want to find something stable so I don't have to go through this again anytime soon.
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Lily Young
•Actually, you can sometimes get a second benefit year if you worked enough in the meantime. But yeah, better to find stable work.
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