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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
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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!
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.
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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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Just want to mention again that claimyr.com was super helpful for getting specific answers about partial benefits. The agent explained exactly how my earnings would affect my weekly benefit amount and answered all my questions. Way better than trying to figure it out from the website alone.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone? I've been on hold with Washington ESD for hours before.
Like 10-15 minutes tops. Definitely faster than calling the regular number. They handle all the callback stuff so you don't have to sit on hold.
The most important thing is that you keep filing those weekly claims! Even if some weeks you don't get any money because you earned too much, you need to maintain your claim. Missing weeks can really mess things up if your hours get cut later.
Got it! File every week no matter what. I'll set a reminder on my phone so I don't forget.
Smart idea with the phone reminder! I use Sunday evenings to file my claim and update my job search log. Having a routine helps.
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One last thing - if you do run into problems or need to speak with someone at ESD, don't give up. The phone system is frustrating but there are people there who can help resolve issues once you get through to them.
Or use Claimyr like I did and skip the phone system hassle entirely!
That's definitely an option too. Whatever gets you the help you need.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can after becoming unemployed, be honest and complete in your application, keep good records, and stay on top of your weekly claims. Most people who do that have a relatively smooth experience with the system.
Perfect summary! Thanks to everyone who helped answer my questions.
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One thing that helped me was setting up notifications on my Washington ESD account so I'd know immediately if there were any updates or if they needed additional information from me.
How do you set that up? I want to make sure I don't miss anything important.
Log into your account and go to the notification preferences. You can get emails or texts when there are updates.
Bottom line - if everything goes smoothly, expect your first payment 3 weeks after filing. If there are complications, could be 6+ weeks. Keep filing weekly, keep job searching, and be patient. The system is slow but it usually works eventually.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Sounds like 3-4 weeks is realistic if there are no issues.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but hang in there.
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One last tip - if you have any questions about eligibility or your specific situation, Washington ESD has some good FAQ pages on their website. Not always easy to find but worth checking before calling.
Thanks for all the helpful info everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Sounds like $485/week would definitely help while I look for a new job.
Glad we could help! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you understand the basics.
Just remember that there's a one week waiting period before you can receive benefits, so your first payable week won't actually pay out until your second certification. Plan accordingly for that gap.
Oh I didn't know about the waiting week. Good thing I have a little savings to cover that first week gap.
Matthew Sanchez
Keep checking your eServices account daily for updates. Sometimes the determination letter shows up there before they send notifications. That's how I found out I was approved.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•I've been checking obsessively! Nothing new yet but I'll keep watching for it.
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Ella Thompson
•Same here, checking multiple times a day. The anticipation is killing me!
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JacksonHarris
UPDATE: Got my determination letter today - approved! Took exactly 12 business days after my phone interview. Benefits should start next week. Hang in there everyone, the wait is worth it when you finally get that approval!
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William Rivera
•lucky!! still waiting over here but happy for you
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Jeremiah Brown
•That's awesome news! Thanks for sharing the timeline, it helps us know what to expect.
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