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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.
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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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I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my missing debit card. Worked great and I talked to someone within 20 minutes. Way better than the hours I spent on hold before that.
Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now, I might have to give it a try if I can't get through on my own.
It's worth it just for the time savings alone. Washington ESD phone system is impossible otherwise.
Quick update for anyone following - I finally got through to Washington ESD and they confirmed my card was mailed but to the wrong zip code somehow. They're sending a replacement to the correct address now. Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions!
They said 7-10 business days for the replacement card. At least now I know what happened to the first one.
Glad you got it sorted out! Address issues seem to be pretty common with these cards.
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If you're really desperate and can't wait, some food banks and emergency assistance programs don't require you to wait for unemployment approval. Just saying, in case you need immediate help with basics.
Thanks for that suggestion. Hopefully won't need it but good to know there are other options if things get really tight.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs. Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone.
Bottom line - file today, have realistic expectations of 3-4 weeks minimum, keep all your documentation, and don't panic if it takes longer. The money will come eventually if you qualify, but the system just moves slowly.
Alright, filing today for sure. Thanks everyone for the reality check. At least I know what to expect now.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but you'll get through it. And seriously consider that Claimyr service if you run into issues - wish I'd known about it during my claim.
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Just to wrap up - make sure you file your weekly claims on time even while your initial claim is pending. Missing weekly claims can cause delays or issues with your benefits. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar.
Great tip. I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly claims once I file.
Weekly claims are super important. Don't skip them even if you're not sure about your eligibility yet.
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One last tip - keep all your pay stubs and employment records handy when you file. Even though employers report wages to Washington ESD, having your own records helps if there are any discrepancies.
Good advice. I'll make sure to gather all my documentation before I file my claim.
Also keep records of any severance pay or vacation payout, as those might affect your eligibility timing even if they don't count toward the benefit calculation.
This thread has been super helpful! I was also confused about the calculation but now I understand the process much better. Thanks to everyone who contributed detailed explanations.
Agreed! This community is great for getting real answers about Washington ESD processes.
These kinds of detailed discussions are so much more helpful than trying to decipher the official Washington ESD website.
StormChaser
This thread has been super helpful! I was confused about payment timing too when I first started collecting. The one-week waiting period really threw me off because I was expecting money right away.
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Luca Conti
•Same here! I was starting to worry that something was wrong with my claim.
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Dmitry Petrov
If anyone else is struggling to get through to ESD customer service, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. I used their callback service when I had questions about my weekly benefit amount calculation and it saved me hours of phone time. Their demo video explains it pretty well too.
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Luca Conti
•I'll definitely check that out if I need to contact ESD. The phone system sounds like a nightmare.
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