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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.
An incredibly helpful service
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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Don't forget that your benefit amount is also subject to federal and state taxes. Washington doesn't have state income tax but you'll still owe federal taxes on unemployment benefits. You can have taxes withheld automatically or pay them when you file your return.
I learned this the hard way last year. Didn't have taxes withheld and owed $1,200 when I filed my return. Now I always opt for the 10% federal withholding.
Good point! I forgot about taxes. So the weekly benefit amount you see isn't what you actually get if you choose to have taxes withheld.
If you're still confused about your calculation, you can request a detailed breakdown from Washington ESD. They should be able to show you exactly which quarters they used and how they calculated your weekly benefit amount. Sometimes seeing the actual numbers helps it make more sense.
That's a great idea. I'll try to get that breakdown so I can see if everything looks correct. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
Just remember that getting through to Washington ESD can be really frustrating. Be prepared to call multiple times or use one of those callback services if you need to speak with someone directly.
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been waiting 9 weeks myself. this is insane. how are people supposed to survive like this?
I'm really sorry you're going through this too. It's incredibly stressful not knowing when it will end.
thanks. just trying to hang in there like everyone else i guess
Just want to say hang in there to everyone waiting. I know it's incredibly stressful, but most claims do eventually get approved. The waiting period is brutal but try to remember that you'll get all the back pay once it's resolved. And definitely look into services like Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - the peace of mind is worth it.
Thank you for the encouragement. It really helps to know others have gone through this and come out the other side.
You're welcome. This process is tough but you're not alone in it.
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Just wanted to add that the benefit year is 52 weeks from when you file, but you can only collect up to 26 weeks of benefits during that year. If you find work and then lose your job again within that same benefit year, you might not be able to get more benefits until you establish a new claim.
That's confusing. So if I collect benefits for 10 weeks, find a job for 3 months, then lose that job, I could still get 16 more weeks of benefits?
Potentially yes, as long as you're still within your benefit year and you meet the availability requirements. But it can get complicated depending on your specific situation.
For what it's worth, I tried using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually worked pretty well. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who explained exactly how my benefits were calculated. Definitely saved me time compared to calling myself.
Good to hear another positive review. I might try it if I can't get through to Washington ESD on my own.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful. I think I have a better understanding of what to expect when I file my claim.
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One more tip - even if you think you might not qualify, it's worth applying anyway. Sometimes people are surprised and do qualify when they thought they wouldn't.
This is true! I thought I didn't have enough work history but turns out I barely qualified.
That's encouraging! I'll definitely apply and see what happens.
Jackie Martinez
I used Claimyr twice now when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my benefit duration and other issues. Way easier than trying to get through on the phone myself. They walk you through everything.
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Lia Quinn
•Is it legit though? Seems too good to be true.
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Jackie Martinez
•Totally legit. They just help you get connected to the actual Washington ESD agents. Check their website claimyr.com if you want to see how it works.
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Haley Stokes
Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks max, start job searching immediately, keep filing weekly claims, and follow all the work search requirements. Don't count on extensions that probably won't come.
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•This is really helpful everyone. Sounds like I need to treat this as a 6 month window to find new work, not a long-term solution.
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Asher Levin
•Exactly. Unemployment is meant to be temporary bridge income, not permanent support. Use the time wisely.
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