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Just wanted to add - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal.
Good to know, hopefully I won't need to appeal but it's good to know the option exists.
The appeals process can take months though, so definitely try to get your initial claim right the first time.
One more thing - make sure your contact information is current in your Washington ESD account. They'll send important notices by mail and email, and if they can't reach you it can cause problems with your claim.
Thanks, I'll double-check all my contact info when I set up my account.
And check your spam folder regularly! Sometimes Washington ESD emails end up there.
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I was worried about the same thing when I first applied. The SNAP worker explained that they look at all sources of income, including unemployment, Social Security, part-time work, everything. It's better to report it all accurately.
Exactly, transparency is key with these benefit programs.
Just want to echo what others have said - yes, report your Washington ESD unemployment income on your SNAP application. The income verification process will catch it anyway, so being upfront from the start makes everything smoother.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about filling out my SNAP application now.
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washington esd benefit amounts are based on your highest quarter earnings but you need to have worked in at least two quarters of your base period to qualify. also need minimum total earnings which i think is around $3800 now
Close - the minimum is actually $4,521 in total base period earnings for 2025.
thanks for the correction, knew it was something in that range
Final thought - don't stress too much about the exact amount until you actually file and get your determination letter. The calculators give estimates but your official benefit amount depends on the exact wage records Washington ESD has on file for you.
That makes sense. I'll file this week and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues.
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Thanks for this thread! I bookmarked it because I'm sure I'll need this information eventually. Job market is still pretty uncertain.
Hope you don't need it but glad it was helpful just in case!
Smart to plan ahead. Unemployment rules change so often it's good to have current information saved.
Final update: I used Claimyr yesterday and got through to Washington ESD in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed that filing a final weekly claim with employment information is definitely the correct way to close out a claim. She said it prevents 90% of the overpayment issues they see. Worth the peace of mind!
15 minutes?? That's amazing. Last time I tried calling directly it took me 4 hours and two dropped calls.
90% prevention rate on overpayments is a pretty compelling reason to do it right the first time.
Keisha Johnson
Sometimes if you recently changed your bank account information with Washington ESD, there can be delays while they verify the new account. This happened to me and took an extra 2 days.
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Andre Rousseau
•I haven't changed anything recently so that shouldn't be the issue.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Banking information changes definitely cause delays. Washington ESD has to verify new accounts before processing deposits.
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Paolo Rizzo
Tuesday morning between 2-6 AM is the standard for Washington ESD deposits. Your bank might show it as pending first before making it available. Check both your pending and available balances.
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Andre Rousseau
•I'll make sure to check both. Thanks for the tip!
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Jamal Carter
•Yeah, some banks show ACH deposits as pending for a few hours before making them available. Chase usually does this.
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