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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
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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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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If you have problems with certification that you can't resolve online, calling Washington ESD is your best bet. Though like someone mentioned earlier, their phone system is frustrating. I've heard good things about that Claimyr service for getting through to them faster.
I'm going to bookmark that Claimyr site just in case I run into problems.
Smart idea. Better to have it ready than spend hours on hold when you're stressed about a certification issue.
One more tip: Print or screenshot your certification confirmation each week. It's proof you submitted it on time if there's ever a question about your claim.
Great advice! I'll start doing that from my first certification.
It's saved me from having to prove I certified on time more than once. Always good to have documentation.
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PSA: Don't forget about the waiting week! In Washington you don't get paid for your first week of unemployment. So if you file right away, your first payment will be for your second week of being unemployed.
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One last tip - if you have questions about how to report your severance on the application, there's usually a help section or you can call the technical support line. Better to get it right the first time than have to correct it later.
Perfect timing! I was just wondering about that. Thanks for all the helpful responses everyone.
You're welcome! This community is great for figuring out these confusing situations.
Final thought - remember that even if you can get both, you still need to actively search for work and meet all the other unemployment requirements. The severance doesn't change those obligations.
Absolutely! I'm already working on updating my resume and LinkedIn profile. Thanks again everyone for all the great advice!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something great soon.
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One more tip: If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask questions about filing deadlines or anything else, there are services like Claimyr that can get you connected to an actual agent. Sometimes talking to someone directly is worth it when you're dealing with important benefit timing questions.
Is that the same service someone mentioned earlier with the video demo?
Yeah, claimyr.com. They handle the waiting on hold part and call you back when they get an agent. Saved me hours of frustration.
Bottom line for anyone still reading: Don't wait. File your unemployment claim as soon as possible after job loss. Every day you delay is potentially money lost since Washington ESD doesn't backdate benefits to your separation date.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for the advice - already filed and feeling much better about the whole process.
You're welcome! Good luck with your job search and remember to keep filing those weekly claims.
Liam Cortez
Pro tip: set up text alerts with your bank so you'll know immediately when the deposit hits. That way you're not constantly checking your account balance.
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Elijah Knight
•That's actually a great idea. I'll set that up right now. Thanks!
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Liam Cortez
•No problem! Saved my sanity when I was waiting for my first payment. Much better than checking the app 50 times a day.
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Savannah Vin
Keep filing your weekly claims even if you haven't been paid yet. I made the mistake of thinking I should wait until I got my first payment and it caused a whole mess with my claim. Don't skip any weeks!
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Savannah Vin
•Smart! Consistency is key with these weekly filings. Missing even one can complicate things.
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Jay Lincoln
•This is correct - continue filing weekly claims regardless of payment status. Missing a filing can disqualify you for that week's benefits.
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