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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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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One last thing - if anyone does end up with credit issues while unemployed, there are nonprofit credit counseling services that can help. Just wanted to mention that as a resource.
Good to know about those services. Hopefully I won't need them but it's nice to know they exist.
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I'm in the same boat as OP. Got about $7,200 in unemployment last year and starting to panic about taxes. At least now I know what to expect and can prepare for it. Thanks everyone!
Glad this thread helped you too! I feel much less anxious about the whole situation now.
Same here. Knowledge is power when it comes to taxes.
Final reminder for everyone - if you haven't received your 1099-G yet and it's past January 31st, you can download it from your SecureAccess Washington account or contact Washington ESD. Don't wait too long since tax season is here.
Great reminder. The online version is usually available even before the paper copy arrives in the mail.
Perfect, I'll check my account tonight. Thanks again everyone for all the helpful information!
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Final plug for Claimyr since it helped me so much - if anyone gets stuck with questions about their waiting period or claim status, definitely check out their service. Sometimes talking to an actual person at Washington ESD makes all the difference.
Is this like a calling service or what exactly do they do?
They help you get through to Washington ESD agents when you can't reach them through normal channels. Super helpful when you're stuck.
Hope this thread helped clear up the waiting period confusion. It's one of those Washington ESD policies that catches everyone off guard the first time. Just remember - file your weekly claims consistently, serve your waiting period, and keep looking for work. The system works if you follow the rules.
Definitely helped! Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain things clearly.
Great summary. This should be pinned for future reference.
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The maximum benefit calculation is actually pretty straightforward once you understand it. It's just that Washington ESD doesn't explain it very clearly on their website.
Bottom line: $999 per week is the absolute maximum in Washington state as of 2025, plus up to $125 for dependents. Whether you qualify for that amount depends on your earnings history.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really useful.
No problem! Good luck with your claim and hopefully you get the maximum benefit amount you qualify for.
Ethan Brown
Used Claimyr myself when I had questions about my benefit calculation. The video demo they have really shows you what to expect. Made the whole process less stressful.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•I keep seeing people mention this service. Might have to check it out if I run into problems.
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Ethan Brown
•Worth it just for peace of mind. Washington ESD can be confusing to navigate on your own.
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Carmen Ruiz
Remember that your benefit amount is based on your earnings too, not just the duration. Higher earners get more per week but still max out at 26 weeks.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Makes sense. Do you know what the maximum weekly amount is right now?
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Carmen Ruiz
•I think it's around $1000 per week maximum but it depends on your specific earnings history. Washington ESD will calculate your exact amount.
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