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Good luck OP! I hope you get through soon. This thread has some good advice - try the early morning calls, different numbers, and maybe that callback service people mentioned. Don't give up!
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I'm going to try the 8am calling strategy tomorrow and look into that Claimyr thing if that doesn't work.
Let us know how it goes! Rooting for you to get this resolved quickly.
I've been dealing with a similar situation with my unemployment claim being stuck in adjudication for months. One thing that helped me was calling the Spanish language line (even if you don't speak Spanish) and asking to be transferred to an English-speaking agent - sometimes those lines have shorter wait times. Also, I found that calling right before they close at 4pm on Wednesdays sometimes works because people give up calling by then. The system is definitely broken but persistence is key. Have you tried submitting any additional documentation through the online portal while you wait? Sometimes that can help move things along even if you can't reach anyone by phone.
Ethan Taylor
•That's a really creative approach with the Spanish line! I hadn't thought of that. I haven't tried submitting additional docs yet - my case has been pending since mid-December and I wasn't sure what else to upload. Do you know what kind of documentation typically helps speed up adjudication? And thanks for the tip about calling before closing time, I'll definitely try that too.
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UPDATE: Mine just switched to 'paid' status! Looks like it was definitely just delayed because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for the reassurance. This system gives me so much anxiety sometimes.
Asher Levin
•Great news! Mine switched too. Now just gotta wait for the $$$ to hit my account 🤞
Emma Johnson
Mine just updated to paid status too! What a relief. I've been unemployed for 4 months now and every single holiday creates this same panic spiral. You'd think I'd learn by now that it's just the processing delay, but when you're living paycheck to paycheck (or in this case, benefit to benefit), even a day delay feels terrifying. Really wish ESD would just put a simple notice on their website during holiday weeks saying "Processing delayed by 1 business day due to federal holiday" - would save so many people so much stress!
Totally agree! That simple notice would make such a huge difference. I'm new to unemployment and this was my first holiday delay - I was convinced something went wrong with my claim. The anxiety is real when you're already stressed about finances. At least now I know what to expect for future holidays!
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I switched to direct deposit after using the KeyBank card for a few months. Way more convenient and I don't have to worry about losing another card or remembering another PIN.
How long did the switch take? I'm thinking about doing that too.
About 3 weeks from when I submitted the direct deposit form. You still get the card payments until the switch goes through.
QuantumQuest
Overall the KeyBank Reliacard system works pretty well for Washington unemployment. Just treat it like any other debit card and you shouldn't have problems.
Agreed! I just got my KeyBank Reliacard last week and it's been working fine so far. The activation process was super quick too - literally took 5 minutes on the phone. One thing I'd add is to make sure you check the card balance regularly through the app since payments can take a day or two to show up after Washington ESD processes them.
Cole Roush
•This whole thread has been super informative! I'm still waiting for my approval but at least now I know exactly what to expect with the KeyBank card. Sounds like the main things to remember are: activate it immediately, use KeyBank ATMs to avoid fees, and consider switching to direct deposit later if you want. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
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Naila Gordon
I'm in a similar boat - had my appeal hearing last month and went through the exact same status changes you're describing. The "adjudication in progress" status appeared about 2 days after my hearing and I was worried it meant something bad. Turns out it's completely normal! Got my decision letter in the mail exactly 12 days after the hearing (favorable decision), and then it took another 5 business days for the payments to actually show up in my account. The whole time I kept filing my weekly claims like others have mentioned. One tip: if you have access to eServices, check the "Letters" or "Correspondence" section daily. My decision actually showed up there 3 days before the physical letter arrived in the mail. Saved me a few days of stress! The fact that your employer didn't show up is definitely a good sign - they can't present their side of the story if they're not there. Hang in there, it sounds like you're on the right track!
Madison King
•@Naila Gordon Thank you so much for sharing your timeline! That s'really helpful to know the decision showed up in eServices before the mail - I ll'definitely start checking the Letters section daily. 12 days total doesn t'seem too bad, and it s'encouraging that your employer s'no-show worked in your favor too. I m'trying to stay optimistic but this waiting period is brutal when bills are piling up. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, it s'making me feel much less alone in this process!
I went through this exact same thing last year! The "adjudication in progress" status is completely normal after an appeal hearing - it just means ESD is processing the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The fact that your employer didn't show up is actually really good for your case, since they can't present any evidence against you. In my experience, the timeline was about 10-14 days from hearing to getting the written decision, then another week for it to show up in the payment system. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during this whole process - if you win the appeal, you'll get back pay for all those weeks. I know the waiting is stressful when you're dealing with bills, but try not to read too much into the status changes. The system goes through several different statuses as the decision moves through different departments. You're in the home stretch now!
Val Rossi
Good luck with the corrections! Remember, minor mistakes on initial claims are super common. Washington ESD sees this stuff all the time.
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Tate Jensen
•Thank you! I feel so much better after reading everyone's responses. Time to make those corrections instead of worrying about them.
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Landon Morgan
I went through something similar when I first filed my claim! The anxiety about making mistakes is totally understandable, but everyone here is giving you solid advice. I had to correct my employment dates and add a missing employer about 3 weeks after filing. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with said corrections are really routine for them - they'd much rather have accurate information than let errors slide through. Don't stress too much about it, just focus on getting those corrections made as soon as you can reach them.
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Yuki Nakamura
•Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear from someone who actually went through the correction process successfully. I was definitely overthinking this whole situation. Did you have any trouble getting through to an agent when you needed to make your corrections?
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Shelby Bauman
•I had some trouble initially with the phone lines being busy, but I ended up using that Claimyr service that Gabriel mentioned earlier in this thread. It really made the difference in actually getting connected to an agent. The whole correction process was pretty straightforward once I got through - they updated my employment dates and added the missing employer right there on the call. The agent even mentioned that employment history corrections are one of the most common things they handle, so don't worry about it being unusual or problematic.
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