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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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This whole thread has been really helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about the requirements. Going to try calling Washington ESD tomorrow morning bright and early.
Good luck! Set aside a few hours and have all your employment info ready. Pay stubs, employer info, exact dates, etc.
Thanks for the tip! I'll gather everything tonight so I'm prepared.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I have a better understanding now. Going to gather my pay stubs and employment dates, then either call Washington ESD or maybe try that Claimyr service if I can't get through on my own.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. These kinds of real experiences help other people in similar situations.
Definitely update us! And honestly, even if you're not sure you qualify, it's worth applying. The worst case is you get a definitive answer about your eligibility.
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Filed unemployment 3 times in my career due to layoffs. Never had any issues with former employers. Most of them knew I was filing and some even provided reference letters for my job search. It's just part of business.
That's really reassuring to hear from someone with multiple experiences. Thank you!
Yeah, experienced workers know this stuff happens. It's not personal.
Update us when you file! I'm sure it'll go smoothly. And remember you still need to do job search activities while collecting benefits, so start thinking about that too.
That's right - 3 job contacts per week is the standard requirement. Keep good records of your applications.
Already started a spreadsheet to track everything. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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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
What kind of issues were flagging your weekly claims? I'm worried about that happening to me.
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
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!
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about applying for the loan now.
Good luck with the application! Just be honest about your current income situation and you should be fine.
Sophia Gabriel
Been following this discussion and wanted to mention that even though there's a waiting period, you might be eligible for other assistance programs while you wait. Food benefits, housing assistance, etc. Don't suffer in silence during that first week.
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Norman Fraser
•That's a good point. I hadn't thought about other programs. Do you know where to apply for those?
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Sophia Gabriel
•Check with DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) for food and medical assistance. Many counties also have emergency assistance programs.
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Tobias Lancaster
Final update from me - I finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Turns out my adjudication was just waiting for one piece of paperwork from my employer. Agent was able to tell me exactly what was needed and how long it should take. Would have saved me weeks of stress if I'd been able to talk to someone sooner.
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Norman Fraser
•This gives me hope. I might try it if my adjudication drags on much longer.
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Ezra Beard
•It's crazy that we need third-party services just to reach our own state agency, but whatever works!
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