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My advice is to apply for disability as soon as possible if your doctor thinks you should. The process takes so long that the sooner you start, the better. You can figure out the unemployment stuff as you go.
You're right. I keep putting it off but my back isn't getting any better. Time to bite the bullet and apply.
Good luck! It's a stressful process but you'll get through it. Just take it one step at a time.
Make sure you get copies of all your medical records before you apply. Social Security will want everything and it's easier if you have it organized ahead of time.
Good tip. I'll start gathering everything this week. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
You're welcome! This community is really helpful when you're dealing with this stuff.
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The key thing is to file consistently and on time. I set a reminder on my phone for every Sunday at 5pm to file my weekly claim.
That's a great idea! I should do something similar.
It really helps. Missing even one week can mess up your whole schedule and cause delays.
Bottom line: Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday/Wednesday for claims filed by Sunday. Your bank might add another day or two. Plan accordingly and don't panic if it's a day late.
Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful. Thanks everyone!
Glad we could help! Good luck with your claim.
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Good luck with your application! The Washington ESD system has improved a lot over the years. Most people get through the process without major issues as long as they follow the instructions and stay on top of their weekly claims.
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared to tackle the application now.
One last tip - if you do need to call Washington ESD and are having trouble getting through, try calling right when they open or during lunch hours. Those tend to be less busy times. But honestly, that Claimyr service others mentioned sounds like a much better option than trying to get through yourself.
Thanks for the timing tip! I'll keep that in mind if I need to call. And yes, several people have mentioned Claimyr - definitely seems like a useful resource to know about.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure you file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file, even if you were eligible during those weeks.
If there are no issues with your claim, usually 2-3 weeks after filing. But if it goes into adjudication for any reason, it can take much longer.
mine took 6 weeks because of some adjudication issue. was a nightmare trying to get updates from washington esd
Just remember that unemployment benefits are temporary. In Washington you can typically get up to 26 weeks of benefits, though this can vary based on the unemployment rate and other factors.
26 weeks should hopefully be enough time to find something new. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Good luck with your job search! Make sure to keep track of your job search activities for your weekly claims.
Brooklyn Knight
One more thing to remember - if you do find work before your benefits run out, you might be able to use the remaining balance later if you become unemployed again within the same benefit year.
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Owen Devar
•Really? I didn't know that. So the weeks don't just disappear if you find a job?
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Brooklyn Knight
•Correct, as long as you're still within your benefit year period. But you'd need to meet all the eligibility requirements again.
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Daniel Rivera
Thanks everyone for all this info. Feeling a bit more informed about how the system works now. Still stressful knowing there's a deadline but at least I understand the rules better.
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Sophie Footman
•Good luck with your job search! You've got this.
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Connor Rupert
•Keep us posted on how it goes. This thread has been really helpful for understanding Washington unemployment duration.
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