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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
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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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One last tip - if you have questions about your partial claim that you can't get answered online, try the live chat feature on the Washington ESD website. It's not always available but sometimes easier than calling.
I didn't know they had live chat! Is it available 24/7?
No, limited hours and often unavailable when they're busy. But worth trying before spending hours on the phone.
The whole process seems overwhelming but it's really not that bad once you get into the routine. File your weekly claim, report your wages accurately, keep looking for full-time work. That's basically it.
You all have been so helpful, I feel much more confident about this now. Wish me luck!
You got this! Partial unemployment is there for exactly your situation. Don't feel bad about using a benefit you've earned.
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If you end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through the normal way, I had success with Claimyr too. It's worth checking out their site at claimyr.com if you run into phone issues. Sometimes you really need to talk to an actual person and their regular phone system is just impossible.
Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now so it must work pretty well. I'll keep that in mind if I need to call them. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
Good luck with your claim! The 26 weeks should give you enough time to find something decent if you stay active in your job search. Don't get discouraged if the first few weeks are slow - sometimes it takes time for the right opportunity to come up.
Thanks! I'm trying to stay optimistic. It helps knowing I have some financial cushion while I look for the right fit.
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Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you apply - Social Security number, driver's license, employment history for the past 18 months, and bank account info for direct deposit. It makes the process much smoother.
Thanks! I'll gather all that stuff before I start the application.
Also keep copies of everything you submit. You never know when you might need to reference it later.
The whole system seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine it's not too bad. The hardest part is usually just getting started and dealing with any initial issues that come up.
That's reassuring to hear. I was pretty intimidated by the whole process.
We've all been there! Don't hesitate to ask questions if you get stuck. There are people here who have been through it all.
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For what it's worth, when I had this situation I found the Washington ESD website pretty helpful. They have a section about how different types of payments affect benefits. Might be worth checking out before you file.
I'll definitely check that out. Always good to get information straight from the source.
Bottom line - yes you can collect unemployment with severance in most cases. Report it accurately, file right away, and don't stress too much about it. The system is designed to handle these common situations.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about moving forward with my claim now.
Glad we could help! Come back and let us know how it goes.
Jabari-Jo
I know it seems overwhelming but you'll get the hang of it pretty quickly. The first few weeks are the hardest while you're learning all the terminology and procedures.
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Ryder Everingham
•Thanks everyone, this has been incredibly helpful! I feel much less panicked about the whole thing now.
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Kristin Frank
•We've all been there! Don't hesitate to ask more questions as you go through the process.
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Micah Trail
Last piece of advice - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision and often win if you have good documentation. Just make sure to file the appeal within the deadline they give you.
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Ryder Everingham
•Hopefully I won't need to worry about appeals, but good to know!
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Micah Trail
•Most claims are approved without issues, especially for layoffs. You should be fine.
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