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Just remember to keep filing your weekly claims every week. I forgot one week and it was a hassle to get it sorted out. Set a reminder in your phone or something.
Good tip! I'll set up a weekly reminder. What day of the week do you file?
I always file on Sundays. The system is usually less busy then and I can get it done before the week starts.
One last thing - if you end up having issues with your claim or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, definitely check out that Claimyr service people mentioned. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works. Way better than trying to call on your own.
I watched the video and it looks pretty straightforward. Definitely keeping that in my back pocket in case I run into any issues.
Wish I had known about Claimyr when I was dealing with Washington ESD last year. Would have saved me so much frustration!
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One more thing - if you've been receiving any other benefits like food stamps or housing assistance, bring documentation for those too. Sometimes there are interactions between different benefit programs that they need to know about.
I'm not receiving other benefits but good to know in case my situation changes.
The most important thing is to be honest and thorough. If you're missing something, explain why. The Washington ESD staff are usually pretty understanding if you're upfront about your situation.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared now. Hopefully this appointment will finally get my claim moving.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Fingers crossed they approve your claim quickly after the appointment.
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Remember to file your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still processing! You have to maintain your claim to get benefits later.
When do I start filing weekly claims? Right after I submit my initial application?
You'll get instructions after your initial claim is processed. Usually you can start filing weekly claims within a few days of applying.
One more tip - take screenshots of everything during your application process. If something goes wrong later, you'll have proof of what you submitted and when.
Great advice, I'll definitely do that. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with your claim! The first time filing can be nerve-wracking but once you get through the initial process it gets easier.
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This happened to my cousin last year. Turned out Washington ESD flagged her account for some random review and froze payments without telling her. She only found out when she finally got through to someone on the phone.
Oh great, that's exactly what I'm worried about. How long did it take to resolve?
Once she got through to someone it was fixed within a few days. The hard part was actually reaching a person.
Payment timing is usually consistent but when there are issues you really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD to get answers. The online system doesn't always show what's really going on.
Yeah I'm realizing I probably should have called sooner instead of just waiting and hoping.
Don't beat yourself up about it. The calling system is so bad that most people avoid it until they absolutely have to.
Rebecca Johnston
Bottom line for anyone reading this: 26 weeks maximum for regular Washington unemployment, but many people qualify for less based on their work history. Check your monetary determination letter for your specific duration, and use your time wisely for job searching. The weeks go by faster than you think.
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Ella Harper
•Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations. This helped me understand the system so much better.
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Nathan Dell
•Agreed, this thread was really helpful. The Washington ESD website doesn't explain it this clearly.
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Maya Jackson
One more thing - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask about your specific benefit duration, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers about your claim.
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Tristan Carpenter
•I might try that. I've been trying to call for weeks to ask about my remaining balance and can never get through.
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Maya Jackson
•It's definitely frustrating trying to reach them the regular way. The callback service at least eliminates the endless hold time.
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