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Final note about getting help - if you run into any issues during the online filing process or after submitting your claim, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me and others I know. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person at ESD and their regular phone system is impossible. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
Thanks for all the help everyone! I'm going to start the application tonight.
Good luck! Take your time with it and don't hesitate to ask more questions if you get stuck.
Update: I got through the application! It took about 40 minutes like someone mentioned. Now I just wait for the confirmation and start filing weekly claims. Thanks everyone for walking me through it step by step.
Awesome! Remember to file your first weekly claim this Sunday if that's your assigned day.
Great job! The hardest part is over. Weekly claims are much easier than the initial application.
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For anyone else reading this later: keep in mind federal holidays can add extra processing time too. Banks don't process ACH transfers on federal holidays so that extends the timeline.
good point about holidays - memorial day weekend delayed mine by an extra 2 days last year
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this thread has been super helpful. i had no idea about the benefit year vs weeks distinction. washington esd really needs better explanations on their site
Totally agree! Glad this discussion helped clarify things for both of us.
One more thing to keep in mind - if you do exhaust your regular benefits, make sure to keep filing your weekly claims if extended benefits become available. You have to stay in the system to be eligible.
Good point. Extended benefits aren't automatic - you have to maintain your claim status and continue meeting all requirements.
I'll definitely remember that. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
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Just remember to keep filing your weekly claims even if your payment is delayed. Missing a week can cause all sorts of problems with your claim.
Good point, I'll make sure to stay on top of that.
If you're really worried about timing, you can usually see the payment status change in your Washington ESD account before the money actually hits your bank. Look for it to change from 'pending' to 'paid'.
I'll keep checking my account then. Thanks for all the help everyone!
You should be fine, sounds like you're doing everything right. The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking.
Jacinda Yu
Once you do get your claim filed, make sure to file your weekly claims every week even if it's still pending. Missing weekly claims can mess up your benefits later.
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Katherine Shultz
•Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to do that.
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Jacinda Yu
•Yeah, the weekly claims keep your claim active. Even if you're in adjudication, keep filing them.
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Landon Flounder
Sorry you're going through this OP. The unemployment system is confusing and they don't make it clear that you lose benefits by waiting. Hope you get your claim processed quickly.
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Katherine Shultz
•Thanks, I appreciate the support. Definitely learned my lesson about filing immediately.
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