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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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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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- 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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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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Set up direct deposit if you haven't already. Payments come faster than waiting for the debit card to arrive.
How long does direct deposit usually take?
Usually 1-2 business days after you certify, assuming no issues with your claim.
i messed up my first certification and put the wrong info, had to call and get it corrected. lesson learned to double check everything before submitting
Were you able to get it fixed easily?
took a while to get through but they fixed it. thats when i learned about the claimyr service from someone else on here
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If you're still having trouble understanding the Washington ESD system or need to speak with someone about your specific situation, I'd suggest trying Claimyr again. I know it's been mentioned but honestly it's the most reliable way I've found to actually talk to a human at Washington ESD when you have questions.
I think I'm going to give that a try. I still have so many questions about how all this works and the website isn't very clear.
The Washington ESD phone system is notoriously difficult to navigate. Having a service that can get you through to an actual person is valuable when you're dealing with something as important as your income.
Bottom line - unemployment insurance is important because it recognizes that job loss is often beyond individual control and provides a civilized response to economic disruption. It's not charity, it's insurance that we all pay into and deserve to use when we need it. Don't feel guilty about claiming benefits you've earned.
Thank you for saying that. I have been feeling a bit guilty about claiming benefits, but you're right that I paid into this system.
The stigma around unemployment benefits is ridiculous. It's literally insurance that we pay for through our paychecks. Nobody feels guilty about using car insurance after an accident.
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One more thing - if you have any questions about your eligibility or claim status, don't just wait and hope. Try to get through to Washington ESD or use a service like Claimyr to reach an agent. Getting answers early can save you a lot of headaches later.
I'll keep that in mind. Better to ask questions upfront than deal with problems later.
Exactly! I waited too long to address an issue with my claim and it ended up costing me several weeks of benefits. Don't make my mistake.
Connor Gallagher
Thanks again everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to actually file instead of sitting here worrying about it. I'll update when I hear back from Washington ESD.
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Oliver Schulz
•Best of luck! Hope it all works out for you.
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Paolo Longo
•Rooting for you! Let us know how the process goes.
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Keisha Johnson
This was actually a really helpful thread for me too. I learned some things I didn't know about the base period calculations.
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Yara Sayegh
•Happy to help! The base period thing confuses a lot of people because it's not intuitive.
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