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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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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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honestly the hardest part for me was just getting through to someone who could explain everything clearly. Spent so many hours on hold before I found Claimyr to help with the phone calls.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to check out that service if I run into issues getting through to Washington ESD.
One last thing - if you're denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept a denial without understanding why and whether it's worth fighting.
Thanks for all the helpful information everyone. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your application! Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you should qualify without any major issues.
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The whole process is nerve-wracking when you're depending on that money to survive. Just remember that most people do get approved if they qualify, it just takes time.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information and support. Feeling a bit less anxious about the wait now.
Glad we could help! Keep us posted on how it goes.
One last tip - if you do need to call Washington ESD and can't get through the regular way, that Claimyr service really does work. Worth checking out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see if it's right for your situation.
I'll definitely look into that if I don't hear something in the next week or two.
Hope everything works out for you soon!
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For anyone wondering about the actual dollar amounts, here's what I've seen from friends and coworkers: minimum wage workers usually get around $300-400 per week, retail workers like OP might get $450-550, and higher earners can get up to the maximum of $999. It really depends on your earnings history.
That helps give me a realistic expectation. Sounds like I'll probably be in that $450-550 range which isn't great but better than nothing.
Exactly, and remember it's temporary. Use the time to maybe learn new skills or get certifications that could help you land a better job.
The whole system is designed to make you give up. Between the impossible phone lines, confusing paperwork, and constant verification requests, they're hoping people just won't bother. But stick with it because you paid into this system through your payroll taxes.
This is so true. I almost gave up multiple times but kept pushing through. You've earned these benefits.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely going to apply this weekend and see what happens.
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The decision usually comes in the mail within a week or two after the hearing. Don't panic if you don't hear anything right away - they need time to review everything and write up their decision.
A week or two? That feels like forever when you're broke and waiting for benefits.
I know it's hard to wait, but at least you'll have had your say. The waiting is definitely the worst part.
Quick tip - if you win your appeal, your benefits should be backdated to when you first filed. So even though it's taking forever, you'll get paid for all those weeks you've been waiting if the decision is in your favor.
That's something at least. Six weeks of back pay would really help right now.
Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending. You won't get paid until it's resolved, but you need to keep the claims active.
Gemma Andrews
To answer your original question directly - plan for 2-4 weeks is my recommendation based on seeing lots of people go through this. Some get lucky and it's faster, others take longer, but most fall in that range if there are no major complications.
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Edward McBride
•Perfect, that gives me a realistic timeline to work with. Thanks everyone for all the insights!
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Gemma Andrews
•You're welcome! Hope your claim goes smoothly and you get back on your feet quickly.
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Pedro Sawyer
Last thing I'll add - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Used it myself when I was stuck in adjudication and needed answers.
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Edward McBride
•Good to know there are options if I need help. Hopefully won't need it but I'll bookmark that just in case.
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Pedro Sawyer
•Yeah it's nice to have a backup plan. The regular phone lines can be impossible sometimes.
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