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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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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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Just want to add - if you do run into problems with your claim or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service people mentioned is legit. I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and needed to speak with someone urgently.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone?
Much faster than trying to call on my own. They handle the waiting and callback process so you don't have to sit on hold for hours.
Bottom line: file your claim ASAP, keep filing weekly claims on time, and don't panic if you've already waited a couple weeks. Two weeks isn't going to kill your claim, but don't wait any longer!
Perfect summary! Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice.
Hope everything works out for you! The unemployment process is stressful enough without worrying about timing issues.
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Just want to add that if you think there's an error in your benefit calculation, you can appeal it. I had to do this once when they missed some of my quarterly wages and it was worth the effort.
How long did the appeal process take?
About 6 weeks from start to finish. They corrected the error and gave me back pay for the difference. Don't be afraid to challenge them if something looks wrong.
Bottom line - if you were making $130k+ annually, you'll probably qualify for close to the maximum benefit. At $85k like the original poster mentioned, you're looking at somewhere around $650-700 per week depending on how your earnings were distributed across quarters.
That's really helpful context. I was hoping for closer to $800 but $650-700 is still substantial.
The exact amount depends on your highest quarter. If you got a big bonus or worked lots of overtime in one quarter, that could bump you up significantly.
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First payments are always nerve-wracking but they do come through. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time while you wait. Missing a week can really mess things up.
Definitely won't miss any weeks! Too important to mess up.
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I might have to try that if I run into problems. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly though.
Yeah, definitely try the normal routes first. But it's good to know there are options if you get stuck.
Last thing - don't forget about the job search requirements! You need to be actively looking for work and keeping track of your job search activities. Washington ESD can ask to see your records at any time.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared to start the application now.
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but stick with it. Once you get through the initial setup, the weekly claims are pretty straightforward.
Lourdes Fox
Just to add to what everyone else said - the Wednesday payment schedule is pretty much set in stone. I've been collecting for 8 months now and it's only been late twice, both times due to system maintenance.
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Gianna Scott
•That's really good to know. Consistency is what I need right now while I'm job hunting.
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Bruno Simmons
•Yeah, at least you can count on the money being there when you expect it. Makes budgeting easier.
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Aileen Rodriguez
Bottom line: file your weekly claim by Sunday night, payment hits your account Wednesday morning. Simple as that once you get into the routine.
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Gianna Scott
•Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the detailed answers!
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Alfredo Lugo
•Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post if you run into any issues.
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