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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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- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more thing about unemployment - if you do qualify and start receiving benefits, make sure you keep detailed records of everything. Job applications, work searches, any income you earn. Washington ESD can audit your claim at any time.
They can audit you? What happens during an audit?
They review your job search activities and verify you met all requirements. If you can't prove you followed the rules, you might owe money back.
How does Claimyr work exactly? Do they just help you get through on the phone?
Yeah, they handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent is available. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
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One more tip - if you're having trouble with Washington ESD phone lines, try calling right when they open at 8am. That's usually when you have the best chance of getting through quickly.
I've tried that but even at 8am the wait times are crazy. Maybe that Claimyr service really is worth looking into.
It definitely is. I wouldn't keep recommending it if it didn't actually work. The video demo I mentioned shows you exactly how the process works.
Thanks for this thread. I bookmarked it in case I need this info later. Unemployment system seems complicated but at least there are ways to get help.
It's definitely confusing at first but once you get started it's not too bad. The hardest part is just getting all the initial information together.
Exactly. Washington ESD has improved their online system a lot over the past few years too, so it's easier than it used to be.
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This has been a really informative thread. I learned stuff I didn't know about collecting multiple benefits. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and knowledge.
Agreed! This community is such a valuable resource for navigating these complicated systems.
Final thought - while it's possible to collect both benefits, every situation is unique. What works for one person might not work for another depending on the specific details of their injury, work restrictions, and employment history. Always verify information with the official agencies rather than relying solely on internet advice, even good advice like what's been shared here.
Absolutely right. I'm going to use all this information as a starting point but will definitely confirm everything officially before making any decisions.
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Does Washington ESD ever do those federal extended benefit programs like during COVID? Or are we stuck with just the 26 weeks?
Extended benefits are triggered when unemployment rates hit certain thresholds. Right now there are no federal or state extended programs active in Washington.
Figured as much. Guess I better find something in the next few weeks then.
Another vote for that Claimyr service - used it yesterday to get through to Washington ESD about my claim balance. Way better than spending hours on hold for nothing.
Alright I'm convinced - going to try it today. Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
Let us know how it goes! Always good to hear success stories.
Callum Savage
This certification stuff seems overwhelming at first but it becomes routine pretty quickly. Just stick with it and don't overthink it.
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Annabel Kimball
•Thanks for the encouragement! I'm definitely overthinking everything right now.
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Callum Savage
•That's totally normal when you're new to the system. You'll get the hang of it!
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Ally Tailer
Final reminder - always double-check your certification before submitting. It's way easier to fix mistakes before you hit submit than after.
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Annabel Kimball
•Great advice. I'll make sure to review everything carefully.
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Shelby Bauman
•And if you do need to make corrections after submitting, Claimyr can help you get through to Washington ESD agents faster than regular calling. Really saved me time when I had certification issues.
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