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- 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
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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.
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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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- DO post questions about your issues.
- 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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One last thing - if you disagree with any decision Washington ESD makes about your claim, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept it if you think they made a mistake. The appeal deadline is usually 30 days from the date of the decision.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim today.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but you'll get through it. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you run into issues.
Another resource that helped me was using Claimyr when I couldn't reach Washington ESD directly. Their service helped me get through the phone queue and talk to an actual agent when my claim had issues. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly with my claim.
Yeah I've heard good things about Claimyr from other people too. Sometimes you just need that extra help getting through to ESD.
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One more thing - make sure you report any severance pay or vacation payout you receive from your employer. This can affect your benefit amount or delay payments if you don't report it upfront.
I'm supposed to get two weeks of severance pay. Should I wait to file until after I receive that?
No, file immediately but report the severance when you file your weekly claims. Washington ESD will adjust your payments accordingly but you don't want to delay filing your initial claim.
Good luck with your claim! The Washington ESD system can be frustrating but most people do get through the process eventually. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
You've got this! Unemployment can be stressful but at least Washington state has decent benefits compared to other places.
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I tried that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got through to Washington ESD in under 20 minutes when I'd been trying to call for days. Definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
Good to know it works for other people too. I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues.
Same here, used Claimyr last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Way better than the regular phone system.
One thing to watch out for - if you get any severance pay that might affect when your benefits start. Washington ESD considers severance as wages which could delay your first payment.
I didn't get any severance so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good, that makes it simpler. Your benefits should start right away then assuming no other issues.
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Don't forget about taxes! Your unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay them when you file your tax return. I learned this the hard way last year.
How much should I have withheld? I don't want a huge tax bill next year.
Washington ESD will withhold 10% for federal taxes if you request it. Might want to consult a tax professional depending on your situation.
Last piece of advice - be 100% honest on your application. Washington ESD will verify everything with your employers and if they find any discrepancies it can result in benefit fraud charges. Not worth the risk to lie about anything.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Going to gather all my documents and apply through esd.wa.gov this week.
Good luck! It's less scary once you actually start the process. Just take your time and read everything carefully.
Mason Lopez
This has been such a helpful thread! I had some of the same confusion when I first started collecting unemployment. It's crazy how many people think it's all connected to Social Security when it's really a completely separate state insurance program.
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Darcy Moore
•Right? I'm so glad I asked here instead of continuing to worry about it. Everyone's been super helpful.
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Vera Visnjic
•That's what this community is for! We've all been through the unemployment system and know how confusing it can be at first.
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Jake Sinclair
Final note - keep all your ESD correspondence and records separate from any Social Security paperwork you might have. They're different agencies, different programs, different requirements. Keeping them organized separately will save you headaches down the road.
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Darcy Moore
•Great advice about keeping records separate. I'll set up different folders for everything.
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Brielle Johnson
•Smart organization tip! I learned that the hard way when I was trying to find specific ESD documents mixed in with other paperwork.
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