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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.
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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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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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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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Overall the Washington unemployment system isn't too bad once you figure out how it works. The key is understanding the benefit calculation and keeping up with your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Agreed, this thread helped me understand it much better. Really appreciate everyone's input!
Always happy to help people navigate the Washington ESD system. It can be overwhelming at first but gets easier.
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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.
Are they strict about the job search log? I've been kind of lazy about documenting everything.
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.
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!
Good point. Definitely want to find something stable so I don't have to go through this again anytime soon.
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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Thanks everyone for all the insights! This has been way more helpful than any of the official Washington ESD FAQs I've read. At least now I know what to expect and that my timeline is still normal.
Definitely will update when I get news. Fingers crossed it's soon!
And seriously consider that Claimyr service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. It's made such a difference for me and several others I know who were stuck in limbo.
Final thought - if your claim does get denied for any reason, don't panic! You have the right to appeal, and many denials are overturned on appeal. The key is to respond quickly and provide any additional documentation they need.
Exactly - knowledge is power in these situations. The more you understand about the process, the less stressful it becomes.
Appeals do have strict deadlines though - usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't wait if you disagree with a decision.
Marilyn Dixon
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.
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Raul Neal
•That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr - it cuts through all that phone system frustration and connects you with an actual agent who can help.
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Louisa Ramirez
•Might have to look into that if I can't get through this week.
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TommyKapitz
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!
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Evelyn Kelly
•Perfect summary, thanks! I'm going to file tomorrow morning and see what happens.
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Angel Campbell
•Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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