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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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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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Make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly is what you get each week, but the maximum is the total you can receive during your benefit year.
I didn't realize there was a maximum total amount! How do they calculate that?
It's usually 26 times your weekly benefit amount, so if you get $400/week, your max would be around $10,400 for the year.
The timing of when you file can actually affect your benefit calculation if you're close to a quarter boundary. Something to keep in mind if you're right at the end/beginning of a quarter.
Interesting point. I'm planning to file this weekend, so I think I'm okay timing-wise.
Yeah, you should be fine. It's more of an issue for people filing right around quarter changes.
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One last tip - if you run into any issues during the application process or afterwards, don't waste time trying to get through on the phone. I mentioned Claimyr earlier and I can't recommend them enough. They got me connected to Washington ESD within 15 minutes when I had a problem with my weekly claim. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there's an option if I get stuck.
I'm curious about this Claimyr thing now too. Might be worth it just for peace of mind.
UPDATE: I went ahead and applied online this morning! It took about 45 minutes and wasn't as bad as I expected. Now I just have to wait to hear back. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I'll update again once I hear something.
Great job! Remember to start doing your job search activities right away even while you're waiting for approval. That way you're ready when your first weekly claim is due.
Congratulations on getting it done! The hardest part is over. Now just be patient and keep looking for work.
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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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One more Claimyr success story - used them yesterday to get help with a adjudication issue that was holding up my payments. The Washington ESD agent they connected me with was super helpful and resolved it in 10 minutes. Way better than the weeks I spent trying to get through on my own.
How much does that service cost? Sounds expensive.
It's not free but honestly worth every penny when you consider how much time and frustration it saves. Plus they only charge if they actually get you connected.
Lucas Adams
Quick update for anyone following this thread - I finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. The agent confirmed my claim is processing normally and should be approved within the next week. She also clarified some job search requirements that weren't clear on the website. Definitely worth using if you need to talk to someone.
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Theodore Nelson
•That's awesome! Thanks for the update. I'll definitely keep that option in mind if I need it.
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Harper Hill
•Good to hear a success story with that service. I was skeptical but might try it myself if I run into issues.
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Caden Nguyen
Final thought - approval rates for legitimate layoffs are actually pretty high. Washington ESD has gotten better at processing straightforward claims quickly. It's the edge cases and people with complicated work histories that tend to have problems. Your retail job layoff due to store closure should be pretty cut and dried.
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Theodore Nelson
•Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance. This thread has been incredibly helpful and made me feel much more confident about my claim.
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