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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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One more thing - if you do end up owing money after the appeal, make sure you understand whether it's fraud or non-fraud overpayment. Non-fraud doesn't have the same penalties and collection methods.
How can I tell the difference? The notice doesn't say anything about fraud specifically.
If they don't mention fraud or intentional misrepresentation, it's probably just a non-fraud overpayment. Much easier to deal with.
Really hope you get this sorted out. Keep us updated on how the appeal goes!
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice. Feeling much better about this now that I know what steps to take.
Definitely try that Claimyr service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD quickly. Made all the difference for me when I was dealing with my overpayment issue.
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This thread convinced me to finally apply for benefits. I've been putting it off because I thought the amount would be too small to bother with, but sounds like it might be worth it after all.
Definitely worth applying if you're eligible. Even if the amount seems small, it can make a big difference while you're job searching.
Yeah don't leave money on the table. The application process isn't too bad either.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations. This has been way more helpful than trying to decipher the Washington ESD website on my own. I feel like I actually understand how the system works now.
Happy to help! These benefit calculations can be really confusing at first.
Agreed, this thread has been amazing. I learned so much more than I expected when I first posted.
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Last tip - sign up for direct deposit when you file your claim. It's much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. You can get your benefits 1-2 days sooner with direct deposit.
Thanks for all the help everyone! I feel much more confident about starting the application process now.
You're welcome! Remember to file your claim as soon as possible and don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any issues.
One more thing about Claimyr - I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I needed to speak with someone urgently. The regular phone system was completely useless, but through Claimyr I was able to get through to an actual Washington ESD representative who explained exactly what was holding up my claim. Definitely worth checking out if you can't get through the normal way.
Good to know there's a backup option if I can't reach anyone through the regular phone system. Thanks for sharing your experience!
No problem! The video demo on their site really shows how much easier it makes the whole process of actually talking to someone at Washington ESD.
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For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone, I finally got through using Claimyr after weeks of trying on my own. The service connected me directly to an agent who was able to explain exactly why my claim was delayed and what additional information they needed. Worth checking out their website at claimyr.com if you're stuck like I was.
Did the agent give you a timeline for when your claim would be processed after you provided the additional information?
They said 2-3 weeks once I submitted the documents they needed. Much better than the 'indefinite wait' I was dealing with before.
Just got off the phone with Washington ESD (finally!) and the agent confirmed they're seeing record numbers of claims. She said they're working overtime and weekends but still can't keep up with demand. At least they're aware of the problem and trying to address it.
I used a callback service that kept trying for me automatically. Took about 3 hours but eventually connected.
Which callback service did you use? I'm desperate at this point.
Ravi Sharma
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better about my situation now and know what to do if I do get laid off.
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Maya Patel
Glad we could help! Remember to keep all your employment records organized just in case you need them later.
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