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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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Just want to add that if you're getting conflicting information or still confused about your timeline, services like Claimyr can be really helpful. I used them when I couldn't figure out why my payments suddenly stopped, and the agent was able to explain there was a job search requirement issue I wasn't aware of.
That's exactly the kind of thing I'm worried about - issues I don't even know exist.
Right, sometimes there are behind-the-scenes things that aren't obvious from just looking at your online account. Having someone who can actually talk to Washington ESD on your behalf makes a huge difference.
One more thing - don't forget about the job search requirements! You need to be actively looking for work and documenting it even while waiting for your first payment. Some people think they can wait until benefits start but you need to be searching from day one.
Yeah you need to log your job search activities in the WorkSourceWA system. It's separate from your regular weekly claims but equally important.
Exactly - failing to meet job search requirements can cause issues with your benefits even if everything else is processed correctly.
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hate to be negative but this whole system is such a mess. you cant work so you apply for disability but they make you prove you cant work by jumping through hoops that require you to be healthy enough to jump through hoops. makes no sense
I know, it's frustrating. But I have to try something - can't just give up.
The system definitely has flaws, but many people do successfully navigate it. Having good representation and documentation makes a big difference.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I used it last month to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and it actually worked. Saved me so much time and frustration. Worth checking out if you need to talk to them about transitioning between programs.
Yeah, I used it already and it was great. Finally got to talk to someone who could give me real answers instead of just guessing.
That's the beauty of actually getting through to an agent - they can give you specific guidance for your situation instead of generic advice.
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The benefit year ending date is also important for tax purposes. Make sure you keep track of which payments came from which benefit year for your tax forms.
Oh great, another complication I hadn't thought about. Do they send separate 1099s for each benefit year?
I think it depends on when the payments were actually made, not which benefit year they came from. But definitely something to pay attention to.
Thanks everyone for all the info. I feel much more prepared to deal with my benefit year renewal now. This stuff is way more complicated than it should be.
Right? You'd think they'd make it easier to understand since it affects so many people.
At least forums like this help people figure it out. Better than trying to decode the official Washington ESD explanations.
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Wait, so if someone worked part-time for 6 months would they still qualify? Or does it have to be full-time work?
Part-time work can qualify you too, as long as you meet the minimum wage requirements. It's about total earnings, not whether you worked full or part-time.
Good to know! The wage requirements are the key factor then.
Ravi Sharma
The defense industry boom from 1939-1945 is exactly what you're thinking of. Massive government spending on military equipment created millions of jobs almost overnight. But modern unemployment systems like Washington ESD are dealing with much more complex economic transitions.
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Ava Garcia
•That's a good point about complexity. The job market is much more fragmented now.
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Freya Thomsen
•And Washington ESD has to handle way more claim types - regular UI, standby, partial claims, etc. Much more complicated than it used to be.
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Omar Zaki
UPDATE: I tried the Claimyr service and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! Turns out my employer had disputed my claim and that's what was causing the adjudication delay. The agent explained the next steps and said it should resolve within 2 weeks. Thanks to whoever mentioned that service - it really worked!
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Natasha Volkova
•Great outcome! At least now you know what the holdup was instead of just waiting in the dark.
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AstroAce
•This is exactly why these calling services exist - Washington ESD's phone system is basically unusable without help.
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