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One more thing - if they ask about retirement during your claim, just be honest about your situation. You're not trying to hide anything, you're just collecting benefits you're entitled to from both programs.
Absolutely. I have no reason to hide my social security, it's all above board.
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if it makes you feel better my sister waited almost a month but then got a huge chunk of back pay. washington esd is slow but they do eventually come through
That does help actually. Good to know there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Final thought - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, seriously consider using Claimyr. I probably saved myself 10+ hours of calling and waiting. Worth every penny when you're stressed about money.
I'm definitely going to look into it if I don't hear something by next week. Thanks for all your help!
Agreed - just got my approval thanks to them helping me reach an agent. Game changer.
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I was making $4,800/month and my weekly benefit amount ended up being $487. So roughly 25% of my monthly income like someone else mentioned. It's not great but it helps bridge the gap while job hunting.
That's actually higher than some of the other examples. Maybe my benefit will be closer to that range.
Could be! It really depends on your earnings pattern over the base period. Consistent high earnings generally result in higher benefits.
The Washington ESD benefit calculator on their website can give you a rough estimate if you have your quarterly earnings info. But like others said, the official determination is what matters. Good luck with your claim!
Thanks everyone for all the info. This has been really helpful in setting realistic expectations.
Hope your claim goes smoothly! The whole process can be stressful but most people get through it okay.
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For what it's worth, my unemployment covered about 60% of what I was making before. It's not enough to live comfortably but it keeps you afloat while job hunting. The key is to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work.
60% sounds about right based on what everyone else is saying. Thanks for all the info everyone!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it processes quickly for you.
Just to clarify for anyone reading this later - the exact formula for 2025 is: (Highest quarter wages ÷ 26) × 0.0385 + $34 = weekly benefit amount. But remember there's a minimum of $304 and maximum of $999 per week. Plus dependent allowances if you qualify.
This has been super helpful. I feel like I understand the system way better now.
Agreed, good breakdown. The Washington ESD website explains this but it's buried in like 50 pages of documentation.
Romeo Barrett
Even if you get initially denied, you can appeal within 30 days. I've seen lots of people win on appeal even after being denied initially. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
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Tasia Synder
•Good to know there's a second chance if needed. Hopefully it won't come to that though.
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Romeo Barrett
•Most cases get resolved at the initial adjudication level, but appeals are definitely winnable if you have a good case.
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Marina Hendrix
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to start the application tonight and document everything I can remember about the termination. Really appreciate this community.
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Mohamed Anderson
•You'll do fine. Just be patient with the process and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
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Justin Trejo
•Hope it works out! I used Claimyr when I needed to check on my adjudication status and it was super helpful for getting through to someone at Washington ESD when I had questions.
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