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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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more thing - if you're denied, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason and sometimes the initial determination is wrong.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
30 days from the date of the determination notice. Don't wait till the last minute.
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing - they also helped me understand exactly what my base period was and which quarters counted. Made the whole process way less stressful.
I might try that if I run into problems with my application.
Same here, couldn't figure out the base period calculation on my own.
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The uncertainty is the worst part. I wish Washington ESD was clearer about what happens when benefits end and what options are available.
Agreed! I had to piece together information from multiple sources just to understand my situation.
This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. I needed to talk to someone who could give me clear answers about my specific situation instead of trying to figure it out from the website.
Keep networking and stay positive. I know it's hard but sometimes the best opportunities come from connections rather than online applications.
You're probably right. I've been so focused on online applications that I haven't been networking much.
LinkedIn, professional associations, even friends and family. Let people know you're looking - you never know what might come up.
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i remember when the max was only like $790 a few years ago. at least they've increased it to keep up with cost of living somewhat
Still not enough to cover rent in Seattle though lol
Better than nothing I guess. Unemployment saved me when I got laid off in 2023.
One more tip - if you're having trouble with your claim or need to speak to someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to resolve an issue with my claim that had been pending for weeks.
Might have to try that if I run into problems. Thanks for the recommendation.
I'll keep that in mind in case I need help with my claim. Sounds like it could save a lot of headaches.
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I actually got a better job after collecting unemployment than I had before. Used the time to network and really think about what I wanted to do next. Sometimes getting laid off is a blessing in disguise.
That's inspiring! Maybe this will turn out to be a good thing for me too.
That's awesome that it worked out even better for you in the end.
Just remember that you're not alone in this. Millions of people collect unemployment every year and go on to have successful careers. It's a normal part of the working world these days.
Thank you, that really helps put things in perspective.
Especially with how unstable the job market has been, unemployment is just part of life now.
Aiden Rodríguez
final thought - if you're dealing with this situation, document everything! keep copies of all correspondence, payment records, phone call logs, everything. if you need to appeal or dispute anything later you'll need that paper trail
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Sean O'Donnell
•Great advice. I wish I had kept better records from the beginning. Lesson learned for next time.
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Ethan Wilson
•This is excellent advice. Documentation is crucial for any interaction with Washington ESD, especially regarding overpayments and appeals.
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Emma Garcia
thanks everyone for all the info in this thread. really helpful to understand how this all works even though the situation sucks. at least now i know what to expect and what my options are
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Sean O'Donnell
•Same here! This thread taught me more than any of the official letters I received. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
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Zara Ahmed
•Happy to help. Knowledge is power when dealing with government agencies. Good luck with resolving your overpayment situation!
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