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One more thing - if you do win your appeal, Washington ESD will backdate your benefits to your original claim date. So even though this process sucks, you won't lose those weeks of benefits if you're ultimately found eligible.
I used Claimyr too when I was dealing with a disqualification issue. Being able to actually talk to a Washington ESD representative made all the difference in understanding what went wrong with my claim and what I needed to do to fix it.
One last tip - if your claim gets denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't give up if that happens, just make sure you appeal within the deadline.
sending good vibes that your money shows up soon. the waiting game with unemployment payments is torture
Just remember, most payment delays do get resolved within a few days once you get the right person on the phone. Don't lose hope - your money is probably just stuck in some bureaucratic queue somewhere.
That's reassuring. I'm going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning and see if I can get through to someone who can explain what's happening.
Good plan. And again, if the regular phone lines aren't working out, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com has been a lifesaver for me when I needed to reach someone quickly about payment issues.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was too scared to even try filing. Now I think I might have a chance.
Tristan Carpenter
If you do need to call Washington ESD about PFML and can't get through the normal way, seriously consider using Claimyr. It saved me so much frustration and I got accurate information right away instead of guessing or relying on random internet advice.
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Bethany Groves
•I might have to try that if I run into issues with my application. The thought of being on hold for hours while pregnant sounds awful.
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Tristan Carpenter
•Exactly! And when you're dealing with time-sensitive stuff like leave applications, you can't afford to waste weeks trying to reach someone.
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Jace Caspullo
This thread has been so helpful! I wish there was better information out there about the difference between all these programs. PFML vs unemployment vs disability - it's all so confusing until someone explains it clearly.
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Bethany Groves
•I completely agree! I'm so glad I asked here instead of just guessing or trying to figure it out on my own.
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KingKongZilla
•That's what forums like this are for - helping people navigate these complicated systems. Glad everyone could share their knowledge!
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