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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- 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.
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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 tip - if you do end up needing to reach Washington ESD directly about your claim status or the contest, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to get through on my own.
I'm definitely going to try that if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks for the recommendation!
Same here, I used it last month when I had questions about my job search requirements. Much easier than the regular phone system.
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One thing I learned the hard way - if you moved states during 2023 while receiving unemployment, make sure you understand which state's taxes apply. Can get complicated fast.
Good point. I moved from California to Washington during my unemployment period and that created some confusion with my tax situation.
Bottom line for everyone - unemployment compensation is ordinary income for federal tax purposes in 2023. No special treatment like there was in 2020. Plan accordingly and consider having taxes withheld if you're still receiving benefits.
Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. Really helpful stuff.
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One more thing - if you ever do have payment delays, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is actually worth checking out. I used it when I had an adjudication issue that was holding up my payments. Much easier than trying to get through to Washington ESD on your own.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need it though!
Same experience here - Claimyr got me connected when I couldn't reach anyone at Washington ESD for weeks.
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One more tip - if you're worried about the application process, you can always start it and save your progress. You don't have to complete it all in one sitting. Sometimes it helps to gather all your information first and then come back to finish it when you're ready.
That's perfect! I was stressed about having to do it all at once. Knowing I can take breaks makes it feel much more manageable.
Good luck with your application! Most people find the process much less scary once they actually start. The important thing is to be honest, thorough, and don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you. You've got this!
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about tackling this now. Really appreciate all the helpful advice.
Natalie Wang
The wait times are definitely frustrating but hang in there. Once your claim gets approved, you'll receive all the back pay for the weeks you've been waiting. Make sure to keep filing those weekly claims even while you're in adjudication status.
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Sophia Miller
•I'm definitely going to keep filing weekly claims. It's reassuring to know I'll get back pay if approved.
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Noah Torres
•Yes, the back pay is important! I got mine in a lump sum once my claim was finally approved. Just make sure you don't miss any weekly claim deadlines.
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Samantha Hall
One more thing - if you're really struggling financially while waiting, look into local food banks and assistance programs. Many communities have resources to help people waiting for unemployment benefits. No shame in getting help when you need it.
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Sophia Miller
•Thank you for mentioning that. I've been too proud to look into assistance programs but my savings really are running low.
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Samantha Hall
•That's what these programs are for - to help people through tough times. You've paid into the system, there's no shame in getting help when you need it.
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