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- 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.
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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!
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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 last month when I had questions about my hearing preparation and they helped me get through to someone at Washington ESD who walked me through exactly what to expect. Worth checking out if you have last-minute questions - claimyr.com
That's the third person mentioning this service. Might be worth trying if I have more questions before Tuesday.
The demo video really shows how it works if you want to check it out first: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Final thought - even if your employer doesn't show, stay professional and stick to the facts. Don't badmouth them or get emotional, just present your evidence clearly and answer the judge's questions directly.
Good luck! You've got this. Sounds like you have solid documentation and a clear case.
Looking forward to your update. I'm confident you'll get a favorable decision.
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so if the max is $999 and you can get it for 26 weeks thats like $26k total? not bad considering my last job barely paid that in a year lol
That math is correct, but remember to qualify for the maximum you would have needed to earn significantly more than $26k in your base period. The benefits are designed to replace a portion of your lost wages.
oh right that makes sense, its not like free money its based on what you already earned
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now to file my claim. Hopefully I won't need to use that Claimyr service but good to know it exists if I run into problems reaching Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file to avoid delays.
Definitely keep Claimyr in mind if you need to speak with someone at Washington ESD. Would have saved me so much stress if I'd known about it from the start.
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If you're not sure about your eligibility or benefit amount, you can always call ESD... well, you can try to call them anyway. Good luck getting through!
This is exactly why services like Claimyr exist. They handle all the calling hassle and get you connected to actual ESD staff when you need answers about your claim.
Might have to look into that if I can't get through the regular way.
OP - with your income level you're probably looking at around $650-700 per week. That should help cover basic expenses while you job hunt. The key is filing quickly and staying on top of your weekly claims.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Filing my claim first thing tomorrow morning.
Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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The most important thing is don't keep filing weekly claims once you're working full time. That's how people get overpayment notices.
yeah that makes sense. seems like common sense but good to confirm
Exactly. The system relies on claimants being honest about their employment status.
Final tip for anyone in this situation: if you need to reach Washington ESD for any reason related to closing your claim, Claimyr really is a game changer. Saved me hours of frustration and I actually got to talk to someone who could help.
I was skeptical at first but honestly anything is better than trying to call Washington ESD directly. The hold times are insane.
Good to know there are options. Hopefully I won't need to call but it's reassuring to know about this service.
Natasha Orlova
For the original poster - sounds like you're on the right track. File every Sunday, expect payment Wednesday, and don't panic if the first one takes a little longer than expected. The system works once you get used to it.
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StarStrider
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Javier Cruz
•Yeah this thread was super helpful. Wish I had found info like this when I first started collecting.
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Emma Thompson
Just one more reminder - if you ever have payment issues and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr thing really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me a ton of frustration when my payments got stuck in adjudication.
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Malik Jackson
•Good to have that as a backup option. The regular phone lines are basically useless most of the time.
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Isabella Costa
•Agreed, anything that helps you actually talk to someone at Washington ESD is worth knowing about.
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