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Make sure you keep making those small payments on the old debt even after you file the new claim. Shows good faith and they might be more flexible with the offset amount.
Good point, I'll keep up with the payments I've been making.
Yeah, don't just stop paying because they're taking it out of your benefits too. Keep doing both if you can afford it.
Bottom line - file immediately. The debt doesn't disqualify you from benefits, it just reduces the amount you receive. You're still entitled to unemployment if you're eligible based on your work history and reason for separation.
Good luck with your claim! Don't let the overpayment stress you out too much.
And remember, if you run into any issues or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, Claimyr can save you a lot of frustration with the phone system.
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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.
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One more tip - make sure your direct deposit information is correct in your Washington ESD account. I had the wrong routing number for the first month and my payments kept getting rejected. Had to wait for paper checks which took forever to arrive.
Good point, I'll double check that right now. How long do direct deposits usually take to hit your account?
Usually 1-2 business days after you file your weekly claim, assuming there are no issues with your claim.
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit amounts or any other questions, I had good luck with that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got connected to an actual person who could look at my account and explain exactly how my weekly amount was calculated. Way better than trying to figure it out from the confusing letters they send.
I might try that if I don't get my monetary determination letter soon. Thanks for the recommendation.
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers.
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Washington ESD also has walk-in centers in some areas where you can get help in person, though they're not as common as they used to be. Might be worth checking if there's one near you for complex questions.
I'll look into that option too. Thanks for mentioning it!
Bottom line - you need substantial work history in the right time period to qualify for Washington ESD benefits. The specific requirements can seem complicated but they're designed to ensure benefits go to people who have been working and paying into the system. Good luck with whatever happens with your temp job!
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more informed about the whole process now.
This is exactly the kind of info I needed too. Bookmarking this thread for future reference!
Lara Woods
If you do run into issues that require talking to someone at Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through. I mentioned it earlier but it really did save me a lot of hassle when I had questions about my adjudication status.
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Morgan Washington
•i'll keep that in mind if i need to call them for anything
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Lara Woods
•The video demo I linked earlier shows exactly how it works if you want to check it out ahead of time.
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Owen Jenkins
Good luck with your application! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system and doing your weekly claims it becomes pretty routine.
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Morgan Washington
•thanks everyone for all the advice, feeling much more confident about this now
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Owen Jenkins
•That's great to hear! Don't hesitate to come back and ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
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