Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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!
Really made a difference
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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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And remember, if you need help reaching ESD for any reason during the process, Claimyr is there as a backup option. Sometimes talking to a real person can clear up confusion faster than trying to figure things out online.
I'll keep that in mind. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help explain everything!
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I won my appeal and it was such a relief! The judge was really understanding and I felt like I got a fair hearing. Don't stress too much about the process itself.
Thank you! All these success stories are really helping me feel more confident.
For what it's worth, I think the appeal process is actually pretty fair once you get to the hearing. The ALJs seem to really listen to both sides and make thoughtful decisions.
That's reassuring. I was worried it would be biased against claimants.
Not at all. They're independent judges, not Washington ESD employees. Big difference in how they approach cases.
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You mentioned you worked 30 hours a week - were you getting health insurance through that job? You might want to look into COBRA or marketplace options if you lost coverage.
No, they didn't offer health insurance to part-time employees. I've been without coverage for a while now.
Definitely look into Washington Healthplanfinder then. You might qualify for subsidies, especially while you're unemployed.
Hope everything works out for you. Economic layoffs like this are tough but at least unemployment benefits should help bridge the gap while you find something new.
Thanks for all the support and advice everyone. I feel much better about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the process.
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Just want to echo what others have said about Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. I used them last month when I was stuck in adjudication hell and they got me through to an agent within a few hours. Way better than spending entire days trying to call yourself. The video demo on their site really shows how it works if you're curious.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already stretched thin financially.
I don't remember the exact cost, but it was worth every penny considering how much time and stress it saved me. When you're stuck without benefits, sometimes you need to invest in getting unstuck.
Final reminder - keep detailed records of EVERYTHING. Every job you apply for, every contact with Washington ESD, every document you submit. If there's ever a question or dispute about your claim, having good records can save you a lot of headaches.
I'll start a spreadsheet today to track everything. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Smart approach! Organization really is key when dealing with unemployment benefits. Good luck with your claim!
CosmicCrusader
had to use claimyr twice now when my weekly claims got flagged for some reason and i couldnt get through to washington esd to fix it. worked both times to get me connected to an agent who could resolve the issues
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Chloe Robinson
•What kind of issues were flagging your weekly claims? I'm worried about that happening to me.
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CosmicCrusader
•first time was a job search requirement question, second time they needed additional verification of my work history. both times the agents were able to clear it up quickly once i got through
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Diego Flores
Bottom line: credit reports show your borrowing and payment history, not your income sources. Washington ESD unemployment benefits are income, not credit, so they don't appear. You're good to go with your loan application!
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Ava Thompson
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about applying for the loan now.
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Diego Flores
•Good luck with the application! Just be honest about your current income situation and you should be fine.
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