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One more thing - if you do switch from unemployment to disability, make sure you understand how it affects your health insurance situation. Could be a gap in coverage you need to plan for.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought about insurance. This decision affects so many things.
Yeah COBRA can be expensive but you might qualify for premium assistance programs during the transition.
Bottom line is you can't collect both unemployment and disability benefits simultaneously in Washington. The requirements are contradictory - unemployment requires you to be able and available for work, disability means you can't work. Choose the one that best fits your actual situation and apply honestly.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I have enough information now to make an informed decision about which direction to go.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Both processes can be challenging but at least now you know what to expect.
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yeah good luck. the transition is rough but you'll get through it. most of us do
Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep pushing forward.
Just to recap the key points: No automatic extensions currently available, EB program exists but isn't triggered, look into other assistance programs, consider part-time work to stretch remaining benefits, and get official information about your specific claim timeline from Washington ESD.
Perfect summary. That gives me a clear action plan for the next few weeks.
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just remember you have to report any work you do while on unemployment even if its just a day or two. they ask about this during the phone filing
Good point. What if I pick up a small side job while waiting for construction work to pick back up?
report all earnings even if its just $50. better to be honest than get hit with an overpayment later.
One last tip - make sure you have a quiet place to take the call. The representatives need to verify a lot of information and background noise can make it difficult.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much more prepared now to file my claim.
Good luck! The construction industry has its ups and downs but unemployment benefits help bridge the gaps.
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Just wanted to add that filing for unemployment doesn't affect your eligibility for other benefits or job opportunities. Some people worry it'll show up on background checks or something, but it's completely confidential between you, Washington ESD, and your former employer.
That's good to know. I wasn't sure about the privacy aspects of filing a claim.
Yeah, it's protected information. Future employers won't know you collected unemployment unless you tell them.
Look, I get the anxiety about filing, but you've got bills to pay and you earned these benefits. Your employer will get notified - that's just how the system works - but they laid you off so they should expect it. Stop worrying and file today!
You're absolutely right. I think I've gotten enough reassurance here that this is just normal business. Time to stop procrastinating and actually file the claim.
Good for you! You'll feel much better once you get that first payment and realize it was no big deal.
Ava Johnson
Another thing about those 26 weeks - if you earn too much in part-time work while collecting, it can extend your claim duration but reduce weekly payments. There's a formula for how much you can earn before it affects benefits.
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Ava Johnson
•Potentially yes, but you have to report all earnings and the math gets complicated. Might be worth asking Washington ESD about the earnings rules.
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Carmen Flores
•This is exactly the kind of question where Claimyr could help - getting through to an agent who can explain the earnings rules specific to your situation.
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Miguel Diaz
Bottom line for planning purposes - assume 26 weeks maximum, start job searching immediately, and don't count on extensions. That's the safest way to approach it. The benefits are there to help bridge you to new employment, not as long-term income replacement.
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QuantumQueen
•Makes sense. Thanks everyone for all the detailed info - this really helped me understand what I'm looking at.
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Zainab Ahmed
•Good luck with your claim and job search! Construction market should pick up in spring if you don't find something before then.
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