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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.
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the waiting week is just one of those things that makes unemployment even more stressful than it already is
At least it's only one week I guess. Could be worse.
Still feels unfair though
Thanks everyone for all the info. This makes way more sense now than the confusing explanation on the Washington ESD website.
Agreed, this thread explained it better than any official documentation I've found
The Washington ESD website could definitely do a better job explaining basic concepts like the waiting week.
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One thing to consider is that PFML has a maximum benefit amount, so if you make really good money, you might not get your full salary replaced. But it's still probably better than unemployment benefits.
I'm not in the high earner category so that shouldn't be an issue for me, but good to know!
Yeah, the cap is pretty reasonable for most people. Just something to be aware of when budgeting.
Thanks for this thread! I'm not pregnant yet but planning to start trying soon, and this gives me a much better understanding of what financial options are available. PFML sounds like a great program.
Glad it was helpful! I learned so much from everyone's responses too.
It's always good to plan ahead for these things. Knowledge is power when it comes to navigating benefit programs!
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Also remember that if you have trouble reaching Washington ESD customer service later (and you probably will based on my experience), there are services like Claimyr that can help you get through the phone queue when you really need to talk to someone.
Several people have mentioned that service. Good to know it's an option if I get stuck.
I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Beats spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
Mohammed Khan
You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you file that initial claim, the weekly claims become routine. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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Ella Russell
•I really appreciate all the support. Feeling much more confident about tackling this now.
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Eleanor Foster
•That's what this community is for! We've all been there and know how overwhelming it can feel at first.
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Kai Rivera
Remember to keep copies of everything - your application, weekly claims, job search logs, any correspondence with Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to reference something later.
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Ella Russell
•Should I print everything out or are digital copies okay?
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Kai Rivera
•Digital copies are fine, just make sure they're backed up somewhere safe.
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