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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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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 ever do get an overpayment notice, don't panic. Read it carefully, gather your documentation, and consider appealing if you think it's wrong. The appeal process exists for a reason.
How long does the appeal process usually take?
Can take several months depending on the complexity. But if you win your appeal, you don't have to pay back the overpayment.
My advice: screenshot everything, save all your weekly claim confirmations, and keep a simple spreadsheet of any work you do and income you report. Takes 2 minutes each week but gives you a complete record.
That's a really practical suggestion. I'm going to start doing this immediately.
Same here. Better safe than sorry when it comes to Washington ESD.
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For anyone new to this - set up direct deposit ASAP if you haven't already. The debit card option takes longer and you can lose the card or have it stolen. Direct deposit is much more reliable and faster.
Definitely glad I chose direct deposit from the start. Seems like the way to go.
I learned this the hard way. Lost my debit card and it took almost two weeks to get a replacement while my benefits piled up.
Just to summarize for anyone reading this later: File your weekly claim by Sunday, expect your direct deposit on Tuesday or Wednesday, and always double-check your claim answers before submitting. If there are delays, check your Washington ESD account first to see if there are any issues that need to be resolved.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone!
Agreed! Bookmarking this for future reference.
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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.
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Final thought - if you need to speak with Washington ESD during the process and can't get through on your own, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things sorted out.
Used them twice now and both times got connected within 15 minutes. Way better than spending all day redialing.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Samantha Howard
Make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly amount is what you get each week, but you can only collect benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks (or until you reach your maximum benefit amount, whichever comes first).
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Alexis Renard
•That makes sense. Hopefully I'll find something before then anyway.
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Samantha Howard
•That's the right attitude! Use the time to really focus on your job search. Good luck!
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Megan D'Acosta
Oh and one last thing - if you do any part-time or temporary work while collecting benefits, make sure you report it on your weekly claim. You can still collect partial benefits in many cases, but you have to be honest about any income.
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Alexis Renard
•Good to know. I wasn't planning on it but it's good to understand the rules.
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