Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- 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!
Really made a difference
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!
Ask the community...
- 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 :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
For anyone wondering, you can see your estimated weekly benefit amount in your SecureAccess Washington account even before your claim is fully approved. It's under the claim summary section.
Perfect! I'll check that right now. Thanks for the tip!
No problem! Just remember it's an estimate until they verify everything, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect.
The whole unemployment system in Washington seems designed to confuse people. Between base periods, benefit years, weekly claims, and adjudication, it's like they don't want you to actually get benefits.
I understand the frustration, but the complexity exists because they have to follow federal and state laws about eligibility and benefit calculations. It's not intentionally confusing, just legally required to be thorough.
I get that, but they could definitely make the process more user-friendly without changing the underlying requirements.
Join the conversation
One more tip - if you're worried about making mistakes, you can always check with Washington ESD using that Claimyr service people mentioned. I used it last month when I had questions about reporting seasonal work and they were able to give me definitive answers.
I think I'll try that if I run into any issues. Better safe than sorry with unemployment reporting.
Exactly. The small investment is worth avoiding potential overpayment issues down the road.
For what it's worth, I've never had Washington ESD question my part-time work reporting as long as I was consistent and reported everything on my weekly claims. The system is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
This whole thread has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about starting my new job now.
Good luck with the new position! Part-time work while getting partial benefits can actually be a great way to transition back to full-time employment.
Join the conversation
Last thing - make sure you're available for work and actively looking for jobs. Washington ESD does check on that stuff and it can affect your claim if you're not meeting the requirements.
Yep, been applying to jobs and logging my search activities. Thanks for the reminder though
Good that you're staying on top of the job search requirements - that's important for keeping benefits flowing
Hoping you get good news soon! The first approval is always the most nerve-wracking but once it goes through the weekly payments usually come pretty regularly.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement, really helps during a stressful time
That's what this community is for - we've all been there and know how tough the waiting can be
Join the conversation
Don't get discouraged if your claim goes into adjudication. Mine took 3 weeks to resolve but everything worked out in the end. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims.
What exactly is adjudication? I keep seeing that term but don't really understand it.
It's when ESD needs to investigate something about your claim - could be your separation reason, work history, or other eligibility issues. They review everything and make a determination.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can, keep detailed records, actively look for work, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help you get back on your feet.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared to start this process now.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
Isabella Oliveira
Also remember that if you have any issues or questions after you apply, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can help you get through to Washington ESD agents when you need to. Their phone lines are impossible otherwise.
0 coins
Dylan Mitchell
•I'll keep that in mind in case I run into problems. Hopefully the application goes smoothly.
0 coins
Isabella Oliveira
•Hopefully! But it's good to know there are options if you need help reaching someone.
0 coins
Ravi Kapoor
Best of luck with your application! Sounds like you have a solid case for benefits.
0 coins
Dylan Mitchell
•Thank you! This thread has been super helpful.
0 coins