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If your claim gets approved, don't forget to report any part-time work or income you receive while collecting benefits. Failing to report income can create overpayment issues later.
Good to know. What if I do some freelance work occasionally?
Report all income, including freelance work. Washington ESD allows you to earn a small amount without losing benefits, but you must report it.
Honestly the best advice is just to file your claim and see what happens. Washington ESD will walk you through everything and let you know if you qualify. Don't overthink it!
You're right, I've been overthinking this way too much. Time to just do it!
Exactly! The worst thing that can happen is they say you don't qualify, but at least you'll know for sure.
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One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between state disability insurance and federal SSDI. They have different rules and requirements. State disability is usually shorter term while SSDI is for long-term or permanent disabilities.
Oh wow, I didn't even realize there were different types of disability benefits. I have more research to do.
Washington state doesn't have its own disability insurance program like some states do, so you'd be looking at federal programs or private insurance through your employer.
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This whole thread has been super helpful! I was stressing about the benefit amount but it sounds like if you made decent money, the calculation usually works out to something reasonable.
Agreed! I feel much better about filing my claim now.
Same here. I was putting off filing because I was worried about the whole process.
One last thing to remember - your benefit year lasts for 52 weeks from when you first file, but you only get up to 26 weeks of actual payments (unless extended benefits kick in). So the weekly amount matters, but so does timing when you file.
Yes, definitely don't wait. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim.
Wish someone had told me that earlier. I waited 3 weeks to file and lost out on those benefit payments.
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Just to add - make sure you're honest on your applications about previous claims if they ask. Washington ESD has records of all your past claims anyway, so transparency is always the best policy.
Do they specifically ask about previous claims on the application? I don't remember seeing that question.
They might not ask directly, but they have access to your full UI history in their system. Just be truthful if any questions come up.
Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like I was worrying about nothing. Going to go ahead and file my claim if I end up getting laid off. Good to know there's no arbitrary limit on how many times you can use unemployment benefits.
Good luck with your situation! Remember to file as soon as possible after your last day of work to avoid any delays in benefits.
Hope it works out for you. The system is there for exactly these situations, so don't hesitate to use it if you need it.
Keisha Johnson
This thread has been so helpful! I was going to make the same mistake with filing in the wrong state.
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Miguel Ramos
•Glad it helped you too! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.
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Paolo Rizzo
•That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the unemployment system!
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Connor O'Brien
Last thing - if you do run into any issues with Washington ESD after filing, don't hesitate to use resources like Claimyr to get through to an agent. Sometimes you need to talk to a real person to resolve issues, and their phone system is notoriously difficult. Better to get help than to let problems drag on.
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Miguel Ramos
•I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it, but good to know it's an option.
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Amina Sy
•Agreed - sometimes paying a little to get through to an agent is worth it to avoid weeks of delays.
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