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- 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.
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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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The hardest part for me was waiting for that first payment. Even when everything goes right, it's usually 2-3 weeks before you see money. Try to have some savings or ask family for help to bridge the gap if needed.
Yeah that's the scary part. I have maybe 2 weeks of expenses saved up.
You should be okay if you apply this week and everything processes normally. Just stay on top of your weekly claims.
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The application process itself is pretty straightforward once you have all your information together. Just make sure you answer all questions honestly and completely. If you're not sure about something, it's better to call and ask than to guess wrong.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your application! The process can be frustrating but most people who qualify do eventually get their benefits.
Final tip: keep copies of everything you submit and take screenshots of your weekly claims. The system sometimes has glitches and it's helpful to have proof of what you submitted and when.
Will do. I learned the hard way to keep records with other government agencies.
Smart thinking. Documentation is your best friend when dealing with any government benefits.
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Just be patient everyone. I know it sucks but the system is overwhelmed and they're processing claims as fast as they can. Most people do get approved eventually if they qualify.
Easy to say be patient when you're not the one wondering how you're going to pay rent next week.
I totally understand the stress, I've been there too. Just trying to offer some reassurance that it usually works out in the end.
Update for everyone still waiting - my claim finally got approved today after 18 days! No explanation for the delay, it just showed up as approved this morning. Keep checking your account daily and don't give up hope.
Did you end up getting back pay for all the weeks you were waiting?
Yes, I got back pay for all the weeks I filed weekly claims during the waiting period. Make sure you keep filing those even while waiting for approval!
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One last thing - if you do run into problems or need to speak with someone at ESD, don't give up. The phone system is frustrating but there are people there who can help resolve issues once you get through to them.
Or use Claimyr like I did and skip the phone system hassle entirely!
That's definitely an option too. Whatever gets you the help you need.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can after becoming unemployed, be honest and complete in your application, keep good records, and stay on top of your weekly claims. Most people who do that have a relatively smooth experience with the system.
Perfect summary! Thanks to everyone who helped answer my questions.
Diez Ellis
Bottom line - start planning now for when your benefits end. 26 weeks goes by fast and there's no safety net after that unless you qualify for other programs.
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Juan Moreno
•You're right, I need to get more serious about my job search and maybe look into some of those training programs people mentioned.
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Vanessa Figueroa
If you're really struggling to get information from Washington ESD directly, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me multiple times. Worth every penny when you actually need to talk to someone who can give you real answers about your specific situation.
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Abby Marshall
•I keep seeing people mention this service. Might have to try it if I can't figure out my claim status online.
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