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Whatever you decide to do, document everything! Keep copies of all medical records, doctor's notes, and any communication with Washington ESD. If you end up needing to appeal or apply for other benefits later, having good documentation will help your case.
Good reminder, I'll make sure to keep everything organized. This whole process is overwhelming.
If you do need to contact Washington ESD about your case, seriously consider using Claimyr. The regular phone lines are brutal and you'll probably need to explain your medical situation in detail to get a proper determination.
Update us on what happens! I'm in a similar boat with a potential medical leave coming up and this info is really helpful.
Will do! I have a doctor's appointment next week to discuss my restrictions and then I'll probably try to call Washington ESD to get a definitive answer.
Thanks, and good luck with everything!
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I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims all the time. Washington ESD has been pretty consistent with 2-3 week processing times for straightforward cases. If there are any complications, it can stretch to 4-6 weeks.
Thanks for the professional perspective! That helps me feel better about the timeline
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Still stuck in pending status. This is week 4 now and I'm getting desperate. Bills don't stop coming just because Washington ESD can't process claims efficiently.
I didn't think of that. Might be worth a try at this point.
Before going the political route, you might want to try Claimyr again. They specialize in getting people connected to the right Washington ESD representatives who can actually resolve adjudication issues.
Thanks everyone for all the information. It sounds like I need to get serious about job searching right away and not count on having the full 26 weeks. Also going to make sure I understand all the requirements so I don't lose benefits for making mistakes.
Smart approach. Read through all the Washington ESD materials carefully and keep detailed records of everything. Good luck with your job search!
yeah definitely start applying everywhere immediately. the 6 months goes by faster than you think
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One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit year ending and exhausting your weeks. Those are two different scenarios with different rules for reapplying.
Can you explain the difference? I thought they were the same thing.
Benefit year ending means 52 weeks have passed since you filed. Exhausting weeks means you used up all 26 payments. Different rules apply for each situation when filing a new claim.
Bottom line - start planning now for what happens after your benefits end. Don't wait until week 25 to figure out your next move. The job market moves slow and Washington ESD doesn't give extensions unless there's a major crisis.
You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for the reality check. Time to get serious about this job search.
Lucas Lindsey
Final reminder for the OP and anyone else newly approved - remember to report any work or income when you file your weekly claims, even small amounts. Failure to report income can result in overpayment issues later.
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Emma Olsen
•Definitely will do. Thanks for all the guidance throughout this process!
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Anita George
great success story! hopefully more of us will have similar updates soon
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Emma Olsen
•Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting. Hang in there!
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