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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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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!
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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.
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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!
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been filing claims for over a year now and honestly the timing matters less than having everything ready to go. know your employer info, have your work search activities documented if required, and don't rush through the questions. better to take your time and get it right than file quickly and have issues later
That's really good perspective. I've been so focused on when to file that I haven't spent enough time making sure I have everything organized.
exactly. rushing through and making mistakes will cause way more problems than filing at a slightly less optimal time
Update for anyone still reading - I tried Claimyr yesterday and it actually worked. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 15 minutes when I had been trying to call for days on my own. The agent was able to help me with a filing issue that I couldn't resolve online. Worth checking out if you're stuck.
did they charge you for the service? trying to decide if its worth the cost
There is a fee but honestly it was worth it compared to the time I was wasting trying to get through myself. The stress reduction alone made it worthwhile for me.
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Pro tip from someone who's been through this multiple times: if you haven't heard anything by week 4, that's when I'd use a service like Claimyr to actually get someone on the phone and check what's happening with your claim. Sometimes there are issues that don't show up in your online account.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully it doesn't come to that but good to have a backup plan.
Yeah I used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Found out there was a simple issue that got resolved once I talked to an actual person.
Two weeks isn't that long in Washington ESD time unfortunately. I'd say give it another week or two before you start really worrying. The system is slow but it does work eventually.
Alright, I'll try to be patient for a bit longer. Thanks everyone for the reality check on timing.
You're handling this well. Keep filing those weekly claims and check your account regularly. You should hear something soon.
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One thing to remember is that once you file, you'll need to do your weekly claims every week, usually on Sunday. Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget. Missing a weekly claim can interrupt your benefits.
Good tip about setting a reminder. I'll do that as soon as I finish filing the initial claim.
Alright, I think everyone's covered the basics pretty well. File today, don't worry about the few days delay, and you'll be fine. The system is designed to help people in your exact situation. Good luck with your claim!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim right now. This community is awesome.
Glad we could help! Feel free to come back if you have any other questions during the process.
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Thanks everyone for the explanations! I feel like I understand the funding structure much better now. State-funded benefits, federal oversight and admin support, and federal tax implications. Got it!
Glad we could help clarify! Understanding how the system works can really help when you're navigating unemployment benefits.
Feel free to ask if you have other questions about your Washington ESD claim!
Freya Ross
The whole tax situation with unemployment benefits is designed to catch people off guard. They should automatically withhold taxes unless you specifically opt out, not the other way around.
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Leslie Parker
•I agree completely. Most people don't realize they need to plan for taxes on their benefits.
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Sergio Neal
•It's especially hard when you're already struggling financially and then get hit with a tax bill on top of it.
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Savanna Franklin
If anyone is really struggling with the tax bill from unemployment benefits, look into the IRS Fresh Start program. They have options for people who can't pay their full tax liability right away.
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Bruno Simmons
•Good to know there are options if I can't pay it all at once. Thanks for mentioning that.
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Savanna Franklin
•Yeah, the IRS is usually pretty reasonable about setting up payment plans if you're proactive about contacting them.
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