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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.
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Keep all your documents organized - pay stubs, termination letter, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You might need them later.
Good advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
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For future reference, Washington ESD usually posts payments between Monday night and Wednesday morning depending on your bank. Direct deposit is faster than the debit card usually.
Good to know! I have direct deposit set up so that probably helped.
Yep, the KeyBank debit card can take an extra day or two sometimes.
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Just wanted to mention that if anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD agents, that Claimyr service has been a lifesaver for me multiple times. Worth checking out their demo video to see how simple it is.
I might need to try that if I run into any issues. Good to know it's there as an option.
Definitely keep it in mind. So much better than spending your whole day trying to get through on the phone.
Hope your first payment comes through smoothly! The waiting is always the hardest part but Washington ESD is generally pretty reliable with the payment timing once everything's set up properly.
Thank you! I'll update this thread when I get my first payment to let others know how it went.
That would be great! Always helpful to hear real experiences from people going through this.
Sara Hellquiem
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.
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Lola Perez
•Thank you everyone for all the advice! I'm filing my claim today and feeling much more confident about the process.
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Sara Hellquiem
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week even while waiting for approval.
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Charlee Coleman
One more thing - if you worked in multiple states recently, make sure you file in the right state. Washington ESD can help you figure out where to file if you're not sure.
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Lola Perez
•I've only worked in Washington so I should be good there.
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Charlee Coleman
•Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely the right place to file.
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