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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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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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Pro tip: screenshot your weekly claim answers before you submit them. That way if there's ever a question about what you reported, you have proof of what you actually said.
That's smart! I'll start doing that from now on.
I also keep a notebook with my job search activities written down each week. Helps if I ever need to reference what I did.
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The application process seems really complicated. Do I need to gather a bunch of documents before I start?
You'll need your Social Security card, driver's license, and employment history for the last 18 months including dates and wages. Having your W2s or pay stubs helps too.
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Don't forget that unemployment benefits are taxable income! You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or you'll owe when you file your tax return. Just something to keep in mind for next year.
Oh wow, I hadn't thought about the tax implications. Thanks for mentioning that!
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Definitely have them withhold taxes if you can afford the slightly smaller payment.
Your situation sounds pretty straightforward for partial unemployment eligibility. 8 months of work history should be plenty, and a reduction from 25 to 10 hours is definitely significant enough to qualify. I'd say go for it - worst case they say no, but based on what you've described you should be approved.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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Last thing - if your claim gets denied for any reason, you can appeal within 30 days. Don't just accept a denial without understanding why it happened
Good to know there's an appeals process if something goes wrong
Absolutely - sometimes it's just a misunderstanding that can be cleared up with more information
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about starting the application process now. Going to gather all my documents this weekend and file first thing Monday morning.
You've got this! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process
Good luck with your application! Remember to file those weekly claims every week
Jibriel Kohn
The most important thing is to keep records of everything - your notice, any calls you make, any payments you send. If this does eventually affect your credit, you'll need documentation to dispute it.
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Salim Nasir
•Great advice. I'll start keeping a file of everything related to this overpayment.
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Edison Estevez
•Yeah, documentation is key with any government issue. Always cover yourself with paperwork.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
Update: I just got through to Washington ESD using one of those callback services and set up a payment plan. No mention of credit reporting as long as I stick to the payments. Feeling much better now.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•Used Claimyr - worked exactly like they said it would. Got connected to an agent who was actually helpful and understanding about my situation.
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James Johnson
•Good to hear a success story. I might give them a try too since I'm still stuck trying to reach someone about my own overpayment.
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