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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.
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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 share that I used Claimyr recently and it was worth it. Spent 3 weeks trying to reach Washington ESD about a payment issue and got through in minutes with their service. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person.
I might try that for my overpayment issue. The online system isn't giving me enough detail about what happened.
Definitely worth it for complex issues. The agent was able to look at my account and explain exactly what was causing the problem.
Bottom line - the amount varies a lot based on your work history, but for most people it's enough to get by while job searching. Just don't expect to maintain your exact same lifestyle on unemployment benefits.
You'll probably be fine with your work history. The key is staying on top of the weekly claims and job search requirements.
And file as soon as you lose your job! Don't wait thinking you'll find something quickly. Better to have the safety net in place.
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I might need to look into that. I've heard horror stories about trying to reach ESD by phone.
I'll bookmark it just in case. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly though!
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Update from my end - I successfully used Claimyr again this week to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue. Still impressed with how much time and frustration it saves compared to calling myself. Worth checking out their demo if you're on the fence about trying it.
I might try this too. I've been putting off calling Washington ESD because I know it'll take hours.
That's exactly why I started using them. Life's too short to spend entire days on hold with government agencies.
For anyone following this thread, remember that even if your UI benefits run out, you should still report any income you earn to Washington ESD if you end up filing a new claim later. They track all of this and it can affect your eligibility.
Good reminder. I'll make sure to keep records of everything going forward.
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Does anyone know when Washington typically announces the new maximum weekly benefit amounts for the next year? I'm curious what the 2026 numbers might look like.
They usually announce it in late fall/early winter before it takes effect in January. It's based on wage data from the previous year so there's a lag.
Makes sense. Hopefully wages went up enough to push the maximum higher for people filing new claims next year.
Bottom line - if you're currently collecting benefits, your weekly amount is what it is until your benefit year ends. The annual increases only help people filing new claims after the adjustment takes effect. It's not ideal but that's how the system works.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations. At least now I understand how it works even if I don't love the answer!
Knowledge is power, even when the knowledge is that nothing's going to change. At least you can plan your budget accordingly now.
Finley Garrett
Remember that even if you lose your initial appeal, you can appeal to the Board of Appeals and then to superior court. Don't give up after the first level if you really believe you're right.
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Shelby Bauman
•How many levels of appeal are there?
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Finley Garrett
•Three levels: Administrative Law Judge hearing, Board of Appeals review, then superior court. Most cases are resolved at the first level though.
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Madison Tipne
Whatever you decide to do, don't wait too long. That 30-day deadline for appeals is firm. Washington ESD doesn't usually grant extensions even if you have a good excuse for being late.
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Shelby Bauman
•Thanks for the reminder. I need to make a decision soon. This thread has been really helpful in understanding my options.
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Quinn Herbert
•Good luck with whatever you decide. Even if the appeal seems challenging, it's often worth trying if you believe you were wrongly disqualified.
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