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Final thought - document everything! Keep records of every phone call, every letter, every payment. If there are any disputes later, you'll be glad you have the paper trail.
Great advice! I'm going to start a folder right now to keep track of everything related to this overpayment situation.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I feel much better about tackling this now that I know what my options are. I'm going to try to get through to Washington ESD this week and see about setting up a payment plan or possibly appealing if I think I have grounds. Will update you all on how it goes!
You've got this! And remember, Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to someone at ESD.
Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're talking to them, you'll find there are more options than you thought.
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The Washington ESD customer service has gotten better but calling them is still a pain. If you do need to call, try right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch hours when call volume might be lower.
I had luck calling at exactly 8:00 AM. Got through in about 20 minutes instead of hours.
Or just use that Claimyr thing people mentioned. Saved me from dealing with busy signals.
Don't stress too much about the process. Millions of people file for unemployment every year and most claims go through fine. Just be honest, keep good records, and file your weekly claims on time. You'll probably have your determination within 2-3 weeks.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
You got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system it becomes routine.
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File immediately and be patient with the process. Even straightforward claims can take 2-3 weeks to process. Don't panic if you don't hear back right away.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I'm filing my claim today and feeling much more confident about the process.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week even while waiting for approval.
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Just went through this process myself. Filed a new claim after my benefit year ended, but I had worked part-time during my previous claim. The new weekly benefit amount was calculated based on those wages, so it was lower than my original claim. Something to keep in mind.
How long did it take to get approved for your new claim?
About 2 weeks for the determination, then another week for the first payment. Faster than my original claim, but still required patience.
The bottom line is that you CAN refile after benefits run out, but only if you meet the wage requirements for a new claim. If you don't have sufficient wages from covered employment during your benefit year, you'll need to look at other options or find work to build up eligibility for a future claim.
This has been really helpful everyone. Sounds like I need to wait until my benefit year ends next month, then see if I have enough wages to qualify for a new claim. If not, I'll look into training programs and other assistance.
Good luck! And don't hesitate to get help navigating the system. Whether it's calling Washington ESD directly or using a service like Claimyr, it's worth getting accurate information about your specific situation.
Sara Hellquiem
Just remember that even if you qualify for unemployment, the amount you get depends on your wages during the base period. So if you only worked a few months, your weekly benefit amount might be pretty low.
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Lola Perez
•That makes sense. Something is better than nothing though if I do lose this job.
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Charlee Coleman
Hope everything works out with your current job! But if not, at least you know now that the length of time at one specific job isn't what matters for qualification.
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Lola Perez
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now if something does happen.
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