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Try reaching out to local news stations too. Sometimes they do stories about Washington ESD delays and that can put pressure on them to respond faster. Worth a shot.
That's actually not a bad idea. The media attention might at least bring awareness to how broken the system is.
I used that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier when I was having similar issues. Got connected to Washington ESD in like 3 hours instead of weeks of trying. Definitely worth checking out their demo video to see if it's right for your situation.
I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I'm dealing with a similar situation right now with a nerve condition. Applied for SSDI two months ago and still collecting UI. Washington ESD hasn't said anything about it yet but I'm worried they will. Anyone know if there's a time limit on how long you can do both?
I guess I should probably call and ask directly instead of worrying about it.
If you do call, be prepared for a long wait. Maybe try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - seems like it could save a lot of frustration.
One more thing to consider - if you're approved for disability, you might be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services that could help you transition to a different type of work that accommodates your limitations. This could be a bridge between unemployment and full disability benefits.
I didn't know about vocational rehabilitation. Is that through Social Security or Washington state?
Both actually. Washington state has its own vocational rehabilitation program, and Social Security also has work incentive programs for disability recipients.
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Just remember that even if you qualify for a high weekly benefit amount, there's still a maximum number of weeks you can collect. I think it's usually 26 weeks unless there are extensions.
Good point. Hopefully I won't need anywhere near 26 weeks!
The number of weeks also depends on your total base period wages, not just your highest quarter.
Has anyone used the alternate base period option? I'm wondering if it would give me a higher benefit amount since I made more money in recent quarters.
You can't choose which base period to use - Washington ESD will automatically use the alternate base period if you don't qualify under the standard one.
Oh I see, so it's not really an option, it's just what they do if the standard period doesn't work.
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For anyone wondering about timing - your weekly benefit amount stays the same throughout your benefit year, even if you get a new job and then lose it again. They don't recalculate based on more recent wages until you start a new claim.
That's good to know. So once they determine my $400 or whatever, that's what I'll get each week?
Exactly, as long as you meet all the other requirements for that week (job search, reporting earnings, etc.
Bottom line - if you made around $50k, expect somewhere in the $350-450 range for your weekly benefit. The exact amount depends on how your earnings were distributed across the quarters in your base year.
Perfect, that gives me a realistic expectation. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! The Washington ESD system is confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
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Connor Byrne
•Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim.
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Andre Lefebvre
•Good tip, the regular Washington ESD phone lines are absolutely brutal to get through on.
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Zoe Dimitriou
Hope this helps! Your $362 sounds totally normal for your situation. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time and do your job search activities. The system works pretty well once you get used to it.
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Connor Byrne
•Thanks everyone for all the help! Feel much better about my benefit amount now and know what to expect going forward.
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QuantumQuest
•Good luck with the job hunt! Hope you find something soon.
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