Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
I would strongly recommend consulting with a disability attorney before making any applications. Many offer free consultations and they understand the interaction between these different benefit programs much better than the average person.
That's probably the smart move. I'll look for attorneys who specialize in disability law in Washington.
Make sure they understand unemployment law too, not just disability. You want someone who knows how both systems work together.
Bottom line: in most cases, you cannot receive both unemployment and disability benefits at the same time because the eligibility requirements contradict each other. There might be very specific exceptions, but they're rare and you'd need expert advice to navigate them safely.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I think I'm going to consult with an attorney before doing anything.
Smart choice. Better to get it right the first time than to have to deal with appeals and overpayments later.
Join the conversation
I had to deal with this recently too and ended up using Claimyr because I couldn't get through on the phone. The agent was super helpful and explained that you basically need to 'close the loop' by filing one final claim with your work information. After that, your claim goes inactive automatically. Definitely worth using their service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD - check claimyr.com.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like Claimyr is really helpful for getting through to Washington ESD.
Yeah, it saved me a lot of headache. The peace of mind knowing I did everything correctly was worth it.
One thing to watch out for is if you have any pending issues on your claim. Make sure those are resolved before you stop filing, otherwise you might have problems if you need to reopen later.
Good point. I don't think I have any pending issues but I'll double-check my account.
Yeah, just check your eServices account to make sure everything is clear before you transition off benefits.
Join the conversation
Just want to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask questions about this stuff, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Really helped me get through to an actual person.
How much does that cost though?
I'd rather pay a little to actually talk to someone than waste weeks trying to get through on my own. The peace of mind was worth it.
Join the conversation
The manufacturing industry layoffs have been brutal this year. Hope you find something soon!
Thanks! Trying to stay optimistic and use this as an opportunity to maybe switch fields.
Heather Tyson
If your claim gets held up in adjudication for any reason (which shouldn't happen with a straightforward layoff), that's another situation where Claimyr can help you get through to someone who can explain what's happening and potentially expedite the process.
0 coins
Leslie Parker
•What would cause a layoff claim to go into adjudication?
0 coins
Heather Tyson
•Sometimes employers dispute the reason for separation or there are questions about your work history. Usually gets resolved quickly but the phone support helps move things along.
0 coins
Raul Neal
Last thing - don't feel bad about collecting unemployment after a layoff. You paid into this system through your taxes and it's exactly what it's designed for. It's your safety net, so use it while you look for your next job.
0 coins
Jenna Sloan
•Good luck! Hopefully you won't need it but at least you know the process now.
0 coins
Sergio Neal
•Feel free to come back and ask more questions if you do end up filing a claim. This community is pretty helpful with Washington ESD stuff.
0 coins