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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!


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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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The job search requirement is no joke. Keep detailed records of every application, contact, and interview. They can audit your job search log at any time.

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What format should I use for the log? Is there a specific form?

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You can use their online job search log in your SAW account or keep your own spreadsheet. Just make sure it has dates, employer names, and contact methods.

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One last tip - read everything Washington ESD sends you carefully! I almost missed an important deadline because I skimmed through a letter thinking it was just routine correspondence.

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Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting this process now.

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Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work. You've got this!

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One more thing - if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to talk to someone about eligibility questions, that Claimyr service really does help cut through the phone system hassles. Saved me hours of frustration.

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I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Seems like a few people here have had good experiences with it.

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Good luck with your application! The waiting is always nerve-wracking but it sounds like you have a solid case for eligibility.

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Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about applying now.

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The day doesn't matter but I always recommend filing on a weekday if possible. If you run into technical issues or have questions, it's easier to get help during business hours than on weekends.

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That's smart thinking. I'll file this afternoon while I can still call if I need help.

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Good plan. Even though the system is available 24/7, having support available if you need it is definitely better.

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Update us after you file! Always curious to hear how the process goes for people. Washington ESD has made some improvements to their online system recently so hopefully it's smoother than it used to be.

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Will do! Thanks again everyone, this has been super helpful. Going to file right now.

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Good luck! You've got this. The hardest part is just getting started.

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Thanks everyone for clearing this up. I feel much more confident about filling out my forms now knowing unemployment is unearned income, not earned income.

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Exactly! This thread saved me from potentially making mistakes on important paperwork.

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Great discussion! Just remember the key point: unemployment compensation = unearned income for most purposes, even though it's still taxable. Always double-check the specific definitions on whatever form you're completing.

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Perfect advice to end on. When in doubt, read the definitions carefully!

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For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I couldn't get through to verify my work history. Ended up saving me a lot of stress because the agent was able to confirm I had enough wages and hours within like 10 minutes. Worth checking out if you're having trouble getting answers.

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I think I'm going to try that. This thread has been helpful but I'd feel better getting official confirmation from Washington ESD.

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Same here. The phone system is just too frustrating to deal with on your own.

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Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website. Sounds like with 8 months of work I should be okay, but I'll double-check my wage records just to be sure.

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You're welcome! Good luck with everything, and don't hesitate to apply if you end up needing benefits.

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Will do! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain all this.

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