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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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Consider consulting with a disability attorney too, especially if your case is complex. Many offer free consultations and can help you navigate both the disability application and any potential conflicts with UI benefits.
That's a good suggestion. I've been trying to handle everything myself but professional guidance might be worth it.
Disability attorneys usually work on contingency, so you don't pay unless you win. They know how to handle situations where multiple benefit programs overlap.
The bottom line is that it IS possible to collect both, but you have to be very careful about how you present your situation to each agency. Honesty is key, but so is understanding how to frame your current abilities vs future prognosis.
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about moving forward with both applications now that I understand the key issues to watch out for.
Good luck with everything! It's a complicated process but definitely manageable if you stay organized and get proper guidance.
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Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr service I mentioned earlier - I've used it twice now when I needed to speak with ESD agents and it's been worth it both times. Much better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
You basically give them your info and they handle the calling and waiting for you. When they get an agent on the line, they connect you directly. The demo video explains it better than I can.
I was skeptical at first but ended up using it last month when I couldn't reach ESD about an overpayment notice. Actually got through to someone who could help me resolve it.
Bottom line: plan for 3 weeks minimum from filing to first payment. If it happens faster, great! If it takes longer, at least you were prepared financially.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much better prepared now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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Last bit of advice - keep your claim active even if you think you might have found a job. Don't stop filing weekly claims until you've actually started working and are sure the job is going to work out. You can always stop filing but it's harder to restart if things don't work out.
that's smart, better safe than sorry with this stuff
Exactly. I've seen people stop filing when they got a job offer, then the job fell through and they had to start the whole process over.
Good luck with everything! The system isn't perfect but it does work. Just be patient and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. This forum is a great resource and there are people here who've dealt with pretty much every situation.
really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out a newbie. going to bookmark this thread for reference
Happy to help. Come back and let us know how it goes, and feel free to ask if you run into any snags.
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For what it's worth, I tried that Claimyr service when my determination was taking forever and I needed to check on my claim status. It actually worked - got connected to someone at Washington ESD within minutes instead of sitting on hold for hours. Turned out my claim was fine, just taking normal processing time, but at least I got peace of mind.
That's good to know it worked for you. If I don't hear anything by next week I might give it a try.
Having that peace of mind is worth something when you're stressed about money. Good tip.
The system is just overwhelmed all the time. 10-21 days is the normal range but some people wait longer if there's any complication at all. Your case sounds straightforward though so you should be approved soon.
I hope so! This waiting period is really stressful when you have bills to pay.
Hang in there, the backpay will cover this waiting period once you're approved.
Aliyah Debovski
Hope this helps! The Washington ESD payment system is actually pretty reliable once you understand how it works. Just remember to file on time and double-check your information.
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Nia Watson
•Definitely helps! I'll stop worrying so much about the exact timing and just trust the process.
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Miranda Singer
•Yeah the stress is the worst part. Once you get into a routine it's much easier.
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Cass Green
One last tip - set up account alerts with your bank so you get notified when deposits hit. Then you don't have to keep checking manually!
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Nia Watson
•That's a great idea! I'm definitely going to set that up. Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone!
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