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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!
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Keep trying different times of day. I finally got my application through at like 2am on a Tuesday. Sometimes the weird hours work better than prime time.
2am might be worth a try. I've been attempting during normal business hours thinking that would be better.
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At this point I just want my claim resolved so I can move on with my life. All these bigger picture solutions are great but what about those of us stuck in the system right now?
For immediate help, definitely try the Claimyr service people mentioned. It's not a permanent fix but it can help you get through to someone today.
Yeah I think I'll have to try that. Thanks for the suggestion.
This whole thread just shows how widespread these problems are. Washington ESD needs to acknowledge this crisis and take immediate action, not just promise future improvements.
Exactly. We need accountability and transparency about what they're actually doing to fix these issues.
And realistic timelines for when improvements will be implemented. Vague promises don't help people who need benefits now.
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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.
Talia Klein
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your monetary determination and your eligibility determination. The wage requirements are just for the monetary part.
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James Maki
•What's the difference between those two things?
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Talia Klein
•Monetary determination is about whether you earned enough wages to qualify financially. Eligibility determination is about whether you're eligible based on how you lost your job, whether you're able and available to work, etc.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
Bottom line: $3,500 total wages in your base period with at least $2,625 in your highest quarter. If you made $8,000 total, you should be fine as long as it wasn't all concentrated in one quarter.
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James Maki
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have a much better understanding now. I'm going to check my wage history online and then file my claim.
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Jasmine Hancock
•Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues during the application process.
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