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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!
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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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- 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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One last thing to consider - make sure you understand if your severance includes any continuation of benefits. That might affect your eligibility for certain programs while you're unemployed.
Good point. My severance does include health insurance continuation for 2 months. I'll make sure to mention that when I file.
Been following this thread and just wanted to say good luck to everyone dealing with layoffs. It's a tough situation but sounds like there are resources and people willing to help. Hope everyone lands on their feet soon!
Thanks! Really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone here. Makes a stressful situation feel a bit more manageable.
Agreed! This is why I love this community - people actually help each other out instead of just complaining.
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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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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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One final tip: keep all your medical records and communications with your doctor, disability insurance, and employer. If Washington ESD has questions during adjudication, having everything organized will speed up the process significantly.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Sounds like I need to wait until disability ends, get my medical clearance documentation ready, and then apply right away.
That's exactly right. And don't forget to register with WorkSource as soon as you're cleared to work.
Amara Nnamani
Good luck with your claim! This thread convinced me to file too. At our age we need all the help we can get, and it sounds like getting both benefits is completely legal and legitimate.
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CosmicCruiser
•Thanks! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now. This community is so helpful.
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Nia Jackson
Final thought - if you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD, don't give up. Sometimes you need to talk to a real person to sort things out. That's where services like Claimyr really shine - they get you connected to someone who can actually help rather than getting stuck in phone trees.
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CosmicCruiser
•I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully the filing process goes smoothly but good to know there are options if I hit snags.
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