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Bottom line - Washington ESD requires you to certify every week that you're able and available for full-time work. If you can't honestly make that certification due to disability, you shouldn't be collecting unemployment benefits. It's that simple.
That's a good way to think about it. I guess I need to be honest about whether I can actually work or not.
Exactly. And if your situation changes, you need to report it immediately. Don't wait until your next weekly claim.
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If you run into any problems with your claim, don't hesitate to appeal if Washington ESD makes a mistake. Sometimes they get confused about how Social Security affects unemployment benefits.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know I have options if there are issues.
Exactly. Most of the time everything goes smoothly, but it's good to know your rights just in case.
One last tip - make sure your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about your claim, you don't want to miss their call because of an old phone number.
Perfect. That small detail can save you a lot of trouble down the road.
And if you do miss their call, remember that Claimyr can help you get back in touch with them quickly instead of dealing with busy phone lines.
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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 hardest part about unemployment isn't the filing process, it's actually getting through to someone at Washington ESD when you have questions. I probably spent 40+ hours on hold before finding claimyr. Now I can actually get answers when I need them.
How much does that claimyr thing cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to a government agency.
You're right that we shouldn't have to, but the reality is Washington ESD's phone system is broken. Sometimes you just need to get through and get answers.
UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. Filed my regular UI claim yesterday and it was much easier than I expected. Now just waiting for the determination letter to see if I'm approved.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to keep doing those job search activities even while waiting for approval.
Thanks everyone! This thread was super helpful. Will definitely keep up with the job search requirements.
Butch Sledgehammer
Just to add one more - people sometimes think once their benefit year ends, they automatically get a new claim. You actually have to reapply and may not qualify if your work history doesn't meet the requirements again.
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Rhett Bowman
•So you need to have worked enough in the past year to qualify for a new benefit year?
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Butch Sledgehammer
•Exactly. Washington looks at your base period earnings to determine if you qualify for a new claim and what your benefit amount would be.
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Freya Ross
Hope this helps with your studying! The main thing to remember is that UI has lots of rules and requirements that people often misunderstand. When in doubt, always check the official Washington ESD website or talk to an agent.
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Rhett Bowman
•This has been amazing help! Thanks everyone for taking the time to explain all these details.
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Natalia Stone
•And remember, if you do need to reach an agent later, claimyr.com can save you hours of frustration trying to get through the busy phone lines!
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