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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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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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One more thing - if you're thinking about doing any freelance or gig work while on unemployment, make sure you understand how that affects your benefits. Even Uber driving needs to be reported.
I wasn't planning on it, but that's definitely something to keep in mind. Better to know the rules upfront.
Exactly. The key is just being transparent about everything. Washington ESD would rather work with you than penalize you if you're honest about your situation.
Had a friend who used Claimyr when his claim got stuck for weeks. He said it was worth it just to get some peace of mind and actually talk to someone who could explain what was happening with his case. Sometimes you just need that human contact to feel like you're making progress.
Yeah, I can see how talking to someone would be reassuring when you're dealing with bureaucracy and your income is on the line.
Exactly. When you're stressed about money, paying a little to get answers can be worth it for your mental health alone.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I ended up using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and they were actually really helpful. Set up a $40/month payment plan and they waived the interest. Still not dischargeable in bankruptcy but at least it's manageable now.
Sorry, no - I'm someone else who found this thread while searching for the same info. Figured I'd share my experience since it might help others.
Glad to hear Claimyr worked out for you! That's exactly the kind of result OP needs - actually getting through to discuss options.
Final thought - even though unemployment overpayments usually survive bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy might still help you by consolidating all debts into one manageable payment plan. Worth discussing with an attorney.
I'll definitely look into that. At this point I need to explore every option.
Good luck with whatever you decide. The important thing is taking action rather than ignoring the debt and hoping it goes away.
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I'm definitely going to file and see what happens. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice!
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims even during adjudication so you don't miss out on any benefits you're entitled to.
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One more tip - if you're worried about the application process, you can always start it and save your progress. You don't have to complete it all in one sitting. Sometimes it helps to gather all your information first and then come back to finish it when you're ready.
That's perfect! I was stressed about having to do it all at once. Knowing I can take breaks makes it feel much more manageable.
Good luck with your application! Most people find the process much less scary once they actually start. The important thing is to be honest, thorough, and don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you. You've got this!
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about tackling this now. Really appreciate all the helpful advice.
Tony Brooks
Final update from OP: My claim was approved! Got my first payment this week with no issues. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. For anyone else in this situation, don't let age or social security stop you from filing if you're eligible.
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Adrian Hughes
•Congratulations! Thanks for updating us on the outcome.
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Ella rollingthunder87
•This gives me hope for my own situation. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Yara Campbell
I had to use that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Really helped me get through to someone who could explain what was holding things up. Wish I had known about it sooner.
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Isaac Wright
•How much does that service cost? I might need something like that for my claim issues.
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Yara Campbell
•It's worth it for the time and frustration it saves. Check out their website for details.
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