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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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Update on my situation - I finally got through to someone at Washington ESD using that Claimyr service and they explained that my case is still under review. At least now I know what's happening instead of just waiting and wondering. The agent said I should hear something within the next week.
That's great that you got through! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr if I can't get through on my own. Did they charge you a lot?
It was worth it for the peace of mind honestly. Way better than sitting by the phone all day trying to get through.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm feeling much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to gather all my documents and apply online today. Will update you all on how it goes.
You've got this! The hardest part is just taking that first step and filing the claim.
Keep us posted on your progress. And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly, don't hesitate to use that Claimyr service if the regular phone lines aren't working.
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Just remember that even if you qualify initially, Washington ESD might put your claim in adjudication if there are any questions about your separation or work history. Don't panic if that happens - it's pretty common.
What's adjudication exactly?
It's when they need to investigate something about your claim before they can approve it. Could be anything from verifying your reason for separation to checking your work search compliance.
Bottom line - you've worked 8 months and were laid off, you almost certainly qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. The base period requirements are pretty reasonable and designed to help people who've been working.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.
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The good news is once you get that first payment, the rest usually come on schedule. It's just that initial processing time that's unpredictable. Hang in there - it will come through.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay patient but bills don't wait unfortunately.
I totally understand the stress. Maybe contact your creditors to explain the situation if you need to buy some time on payments.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally came through this morning! Took exactly 12 business days from my first weekly claim filing. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. For anyone still waiting - don't give up, it does eventually come through!
Great news! Thanks for updating us - it helps others know what to expect.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
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One more suggestion - if you know anyone who successfully filed online recently, ask them to walk you through it over the phone while you do it. Sometimes having someone guide you helps avoid the spots where it crashes.
That's a good idea. My neighbor filed a few months ago, maybe she can help me.
Having someone who knows the process definitely helps. The Washington ESD website isn't very user-friendly.
I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to someone about my disqualification and it was totally worth it. Instead of spending days trying to get through, I was talking to an agent within an hour. For filing your initial claim though you'll still need to use the website.
Good to know it works for other situations too. I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues after filing.
Yeah once you file you might need to call about various things, and that's when services like that really come in handy.
Nick Kravitz
washington esd really needs to make this information clearer on their website. I had to dig through so many pages just to find the basic requirements
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Hannah White
•Agreed! The website is not user-friendly at all. Forums like this are honestly more helpful than the official resources sometimes.
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Isabella Russo
•Seriously! I learned more from this thread than I did from an hour of reading their website.
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Michael Green
One last tip - keep detailed records of everything from day one. Your work search log, any correspondence with Washington ESD, dates you filed claims, everything. You'll thank yourself later if any issues come up.
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Isabella Russo
•Good advice! I'll start a folder right now to keep track of everything.
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Mateo Silva
•Yes! I had to appeal a decision and having all my documentation organized made the process so much smoother.
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