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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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For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD with questions, I really can't recommend Claimyr enough. After spending literally hours on hold and getting disconnected multiple times, they got me connected to an agent in under an hour. Worth checking out their demo video if you're frustrated with the phone system.
I might have to try that if I run into problems. The thought of sitting on hold for hours is not appealing.
Same here, I hate dealing with government phone systems. Always end up hanging up in frustration.
Bottom line - if you were laid off and worked long enough to earn sufficient wages, you should qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. The application process isn't that bad, it's getting help when you have questions that's the real challenge.
This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Glad to help! Don't hesitate to apply - you've got nothing to lose and potentially weeks of benefits to gain.
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Don't let anyone discourage you from applying. You paid into the system when you were working, and if you qualify, you deserve those benefits. The whole point of unemployment insurance is to help people get back on their feet after job loss, regardless of the circumstances.
Thanks for saying that. I've been feeling like maybe I don't deserve help, but you're right - I did pay into it.
Exactly. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about using a program you contributed to. Good luck with everything!
Final tip: if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't give up. You have the right to appeal, and many initial denials get overturned on appeal. The process can be slow but it's worth fighting for if you believe you qualify.
You typically have 30 days from the date of the denial notice to file an appeal. Don't wait - the deadline is strict.
And if you need help with the appeal process, Claimyr can actually help you get through to the right people at ESD for that too. Sometimes talking to an actual person makes all the difference in getting these issues resolved.
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FINAL THOUGHT: The waiting sucks but Washington ESD is generally pretty good about processing claims efficiently now. Just be prepared mentally for the 2-3 week wait and you'll be fine.
Appreciate the reassurance! I think I was psyching myself out reading too many old forum posts about delays.
Hope your claim goes smoothly OP! And for anyone else reading this who needs to actually reach Washington ESD by phone, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Worth checking out their demo video if you're facing long wait times.
I'll definitely bookmark that service in case I need it. Thanks for the tip and thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
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One more thing - if you're getting benefits on a debit card instead of direct deposit, those typically load on Tuesday afternoons. The timing is slightly different than ACH transfers to bank accounts.
I'm using direct deposit but good to know in case I ever need to switch to the debit card option.
The debit card is actually pretty convenient if you don't have a bank account or want to keep unemployment separate from your regular banking.
Bottom line: file your weekly claim by Saturday night, expect payment Tuesday-Wednesday, and don't panic if it's a day late due to holidays or bank processing. The system is pretty reliable once you understand the timing!
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
This thread should be pinned - so much useful information about payment timing that isn't clear on the Washington ESD website.
Ben Cooper
Your benefit amount stays the same for your entire claim year unless you have a new claim or your circumstances change significantly. So once you know your weekly amount, that's what you'll get each week you're eligible.
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Louisa Ramirez
•That's good to know for planning purposes. At least I can budget knowing the amount will be consistent.
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Naila Gordon
•Just remember you still have to file your weekly claims on time every week or you'll miss out on payments for those weeks.
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Cynthia Love
The maximum benefit duration is 26 weeks in Washington, but that's only if you qualify for the full amount based on your work history. Some people get fewer weeks depending on how much they worked.
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Louisa Ramirez
•Since I worked full-time for 3 years I should qualify for the full 26 weeks if I need it, right?
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Cynthia Love
•Most likely yes, but the exact number of weeks depends on your total base year earnings compared to your weekly benefit amount.
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