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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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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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This thread should be pinned! So many people get confused about the weekly vs monthly thing when they first start filing.
Agreed! It would have saved me from worrying about this for days.
Just want to mention one more time for anyone reading this later - if you need to reach Washington ESD and can't get through by phone, check out Claimyr. Really helped me when I was stuck in the system. The demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ explains it better than I can.
Thanks for the resource. Always good to have backup options when dealing with government agencies.
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Pro tip: take screenshots of every page when you file your initial claim. If there are any issues later, you'll have proof of what you submitted.
Good idea! Should I print out the confirmation page too?
Definitely! And save that confirmation number somewhere safe. You'll need it if you have to call about your claim.
The whole process seems scary at first but it's really not that bad. Just take your time filling out the application and make sure all your info is accurate. You got this!
Thank you everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions after you file.
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Whatever you decide, act quickly. These overpayment notices have strict deadlines for appeals and if you miss them, your options become much more limited. Even if you're considering bankruptcy, don't let the appeal deadline pass.
Good point. I think my deadline is coming up soon. I better get moving on gathering my documentation.
I tried Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my overpayment and it actually worked. Was able to speak with someone who explained that they offer payment plans as low as $25/month if you can show financial hardship. Way better than dealing with bankruptcy.
$25/month would be manageable for me. That's much better than trying to come up with the full amount at once.
Exactly. They want to collect the money, so they're usually willing to work with you on terms you can actually afford. Just have your financial information ready when you call.
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Just want to add - make sure you keep doing your weekly claims even while you're job searching. I made the mistake of skipping a week and it messed up my payments for a month.
Good to know! I haven't started my weekly claims yet but I'll make sure to stay on top of them.
Yeah the weekly claims are super important. Washington ESD is really strict about that - miss even one week and you have to explain why.
The bottom line is that unemployment insurance is exactly that - insurance. Employers pay premiums (taxes) and when claims are filed, benefits come from the insurance fund. It's no different than any other type of business insurance, really.
That's a really good way to think about it. Makes me feel less guilty about filing my claim.
Exactly! You wouldn't feel bad about using car insurance after an accident, right? Same principle here.
Aisha Rahman
Quick reminder that if you run into any issues after filing, the Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to Washington ESD when I couldn't reach anyone for weeks. Worth checking out their demo video if you end up needing to talk to someone.
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Oliver Weber
•I'll keep that in mind in case I run into problems. Hopefully the filing process goes smoothly and I won't need to call anyone.
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Aisha Rahman
•That's the best case scenario! But it's good to know the option exists if you need it.
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Ethan Wilson
Final advice from someone who's been through this twice - file immediately, don't stress about having every detail perfect, and make sure you understand the weekly filing requirements. Those three things will set you up for success with Washington ESD.
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Oliver Weber
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to get started right after dinner.
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Ethan Wilson
•You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes if you remember.
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