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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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If you run into any problems with Washington ESD during your 26 weeks - like claims getting stuck or needing to talk to someone about your case - that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I used it when my weekly claim got flagged for some reason and I needed to speak with an agent to resolve it.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there's an option if the phone system fails me.
The ESD phone system is notorious for being impossible to get through on. Having a backup plan is smart.
Just to be crystal clear since I see some confusion in other threads - Washington state unemployment benefits are available for a maximum of 26 weeks (6 months) during a benefit year. Your benefit year starts when you file your initial claim. After 26 weeks, your benefits end regardless of whether you've found work or not.
Crystal clear explanation, thank you! I feel much more confident about the process now.
And remember to file your initial claim as soon as possible after your layoff. There's no waiting period in Washington but you want to get the process started.
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Quick tip - if you're having trouble with any of these applications or have questions, many public libraries have staff who can help with online applications for benefits programs. Free assistance if you need it.
That's a great tip! I didn't know libraries offered that kind of help.
Libraries are amazing resources for this stuff. They help people navigate all kinds of government programs.
One last plug for Claimyr - when I had questions about how my part-time work would affect my unemployment benefits, I used their service to reach Washington ESD and got a clear answer in minutes instead of days of trying to call. Really worth it when you need specific information about your claim.
I bookmarked their site. If I can't get through to Washington ESD the regular way, I'll definitely try it.
Same here, going to keep it as a backup option. Thanks for mentioning it.
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Just want to echo what others have said about keeping detailed records. Washington ESD can ask for documentation at any time, so keep all your job search logs, wage stubs, and correspondence organized.
Any specific documents I should prioritize keeping?
Your separation notice from your employer, pay stubs from the base period, and any correspondence with ESD are the most important ones.
Hope this helps everyone! The Washington unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand how the benefit calculation works, it's pretty straightforward. Good luck with your claim OP!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! Feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
This thread has been super helpful. Bookmarking for future reference.
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FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved! Got a letter yesterday saying the adjudication found in my favor and I should receive 4 weeks of back pay within 2-3 business days. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
About 3.5 weeks total. The Claimyr call definitely helped move things along once I knew what was causing the delay.
awesome! glad it worked out for you
This thread is so helpful! I just entered adjudication yesterday and was panicking. At least now I know what to expect and have some options for getting information.
Hang in there! It's stressful but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually. Just keep filing your weekly claims.
Remember to document everything and respond quickly to any requests for information. Good luck!
Keisha Robinson
Make sure you're checking both your regular email and any spam folders for messages from Washington ESD. Sometimes their emails end up in spam and people miss important notifications.
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StarSurfer
•Good call, I'll check my spam folder now. I've been so focused on checking the website I forgot about email.
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Paolo Conti
•Yeah I almost missed an important adjudication notice because it went to spam. Now I check both every day.
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Amina Sow
Bottom line - if you don't have any 'To Do' items showing up and your status is still processing, you're probably fine. Most claims that are going to have problems show warning signs pretty early in the process.
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StarSurfer
•That makes me feel a lot better. I haven't seen any red flags so hopefully it's just a matter of waiting a bit longer.
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GalaxyGazer
•Exactly. No news is usually good news with Washington ESD claims. Just keep doing what you're doing and wait for that determination letter.
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