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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!
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For what it's worth, I've found calling Washington ESD first thing Monday morning around 8:05 AM gives you the best chance of getting through. Still takes persistence though.
Thanks for the tip! I've been trying at random times without much strategy.
Mondays are definitely better than Fridays. But honestly, services like Claimyr are worth it if you need to get through quickly.
Just want to add that if you worked in multiple states, your claim might take longer to process because they have to coordinate between state agencies. Something to keep in mind.
I only worked in Washington so hopefully that won't be an issue for me.
You should be fine then. In-state claims are much more straightforward.
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PSA for anyone reading this thread - if you're currently collecting unemployment, log into your Washington ESD account and set up tax withholding NOW. Don't make the same mistake we all did!
Absolutely agree. This thread should be required reading for new unemployment claimants.
Definitely wish I'd seen this advice 8 months ago when I started my claim.
Update on my earlier comment about Claimyr - I used them again yesterday to get through to Washington ESD about updating my tax withholding preferences. Super quick process and the agent was really helpful explaining how it works. Worth checking out if you need to make changes to your claim.
I might give them a try. Still have some questions about my claim that I haven't been able to get answered.
Yeah their system makes it so much easier than trying to get through the regular phone lines. The video demo really shows how simple it is.
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I'm dealing with a similar situation and finally got through to ESD using Claimyr last week. The agent was able to set up a payment plan that prevents them from taking my refund as long as I stay current. Worth every penny to avoid losing my entire refund.
That gives me hope! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow. Did the agent explain why the overpayment happened in the first place?
In my case it was because I didn't report some part-time work correctly on my weekly claims. The agent walked me through exactly what happened and how to avoid it in the future.
Just remember that even if they take your refund, you can still appeal the overpayment itself. The offset and the appeal process are separate things. You have rights even after they've collected the money.
That's good to know. I was thinking once they took the money that was it.
Nope, you can still fight it. Though it's obviously better to resolve things before they get to that point if possible.
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Just circling back to say that having that direct line to Washington ESD through Claimyr really made the difference for me when I had questions about my eligibility. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get clarity on your specific situation.
I might need to try that if I run into issues. The phone system seems impossible to navigate.
Yeah, it's frustrating how hard it is to reach them normally. This service actually works though - got connected in under 10 minutes when I tried it.
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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