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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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I had to use Claimyr twice when dealing with my unemployment claim - once to check on my adjudication status and once when I had questions about my job search requirements. Both times the Washington ESD agents were really helpful and saved me from making mistakes that could have jeopardized my benefits.
It seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service. I might need to look into it if I run into problems.
Yeah, it's definitely worth having as an option. The Washington ESD phone system is just so overwhelmed that sometimes you need an alternative way to get through.
Just remember that even if you get denied initially, you have appeal rights. I know several people who were denied at first but won on appeal. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way!
You've got this! The system can be intimidating but you have rights as a worker. Use them!
Good luck with your claim! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Update your thread when you hear back! I always like to know how long it actually took for people in similar situations. It helps set expectations for others going through the same thing.
Will do! I'll post an update once I hear something back from Washington ESD.
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One last tip - if you do end up filing a claim, make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause delays and complications with your benefits.
Good to know. How do you file the weekly claims? Is it all online now?
Yeah, it's all through the Washington ESD website. You have to certify each week that you're still unemployed and looking for work. Pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
The system has definitely improved over the years. I remember when you had to mail in forms and wait weeks just to hear back. Now most of it is automated and much faster.
Still has its glitches though. I had to use that Claimyr service when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I couldn't get anyone on the phone to explain what was happening.
True, the system isn't perfect but it's way better than the old days. And at least now there are services like that to help when you need to actually talk to someone.
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If you're really unsure about whether you qualify, just apply anyway. The worst they can say is no, and then at least you'll know for sure. The application process itself will tell you if you meet the requirements.
This is the best advice. I wasted weeks trying to figure it out when I could have just applied and gotten an answer in days.
Exactly! Plus if you wait too long to apply you might miss out on benefits you could have been collecting.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I understand it better now. Sounds like I probably qualify since I made good money even though I was only part-time. Going to gather my documents and apply this week.
Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Let us know how it goes! Always helpful to hear about other people's experiences with the process.
Miguel Diaz
Wednesday morning is when mine usually hits if I certify on Sunday. Very consistent timing for me.
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Luca Ferrari
•That seems to be the most common timing people are mentioning. Hopefully mine follows the same pattern.
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Zainab Ahmed
Just remember that even one small mistake on your weekly claim can cause delays. Double check everything before you submit it.
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Luca Ferrari
•I'll definitely be more careful. Better to take an extra minute to review than deal with payment delays.
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Connor Gallagher
•Yep, learned that lesson the hard way when I reported my earnings wrong one week.
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