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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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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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sending you good vibes. this whole situation sucks but you're not alone. lots of us are dealing with the same thing right now
Thanks, it helps to know I'm not the only one facing this cliff.
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Bottom line - unemployment benefits and Social Security are completely separate. File for your UI benefits with confidence, and don't let this worry keep you from getting the help you need while you're looking for work.
Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and information. I'm going to file my claim today!
Had the same concern when I was 63 and got laid off. Talked to someone at Social Security directly and they confirmed zero interaction between the two programs. Your future SS benefits are safe!
Perfect - that's exactly the confirmation I needed. Really appreciate everyone's help with this question.
Glad we could help clear this up for you. Good luck with your job search!
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Another Claimyr success story here - used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks. Couldn't get anyone at Washington ESD to explain what was happening or when it might resolve. Claimyr got me connected to an adjudicator who walked me through exactly what they needed to complete my case. Resolved within a week after that call.
6 weeks in adjudication sounds like a nightmare. I hope my claim goes through without issues.
Most claims are pretty straightforward. Mine had complications because I had some 1099 work mixed in with W-2 employment. Just keep your job separation simple and clear when you file.
Bottom line: file your claim today online at secure.esd.wa.gov. Accept that you lost 8 weeks of benefits and don't lose any more. Set up your SecureAccess Washington account if you don't have one already. The whole process takes maybe 30 minutes if you have your employer info ready.
Smart move. And remember to file your weekly claims every week going forward - set a calendar reminder so you don't forget.
Good luck with your job search too! The unemployment will help bridge the gap while you find something good.
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The whole tax situation with unemployment is just another stress on top of already being unemployed. At least Washington doesn't have state income tax like some other states.
Yeah, I'm grateful for that. Dealing with federal taxes is enough complexity.
True, could be worse. Some states tax unemployment benefits on top of federal taxes.
Bottom line: have the 10% federal withholding taken out unless you really need every dollar right now. It's much easier than dealing with a big tax bill later, especially when you might still be unemployed during tax season.
This is exactly the advice I needed. I'm going to set up the withholding this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good choice! You'll thank yourself next April when you don't owe a huge chunk to the IRS.
Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Remember that you can appeal if Washington ESD initially denies your claim. The appeals process gives you another chance to present your case, sometimes with additional evidence you might not have had during the first review.
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Zara Rashid
•How long do you have to file an appeal? I want to make sure I don't miss any deadlines.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•You typically have 30 days from the date of the determination notice to file an appeal. Don't wait - file as soon as you receive an unfavorable decision.
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Dylan Mitchell
Been through this exact situation. The key is treating your resignation like you're building a legal case - document everything, follow proper procedures, and be prepared to clearly articulate why a reasonable person would have quit in your circumstances. Good luck!
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Sofia Morales
•What kind of documentation made the biggest difference in your case?
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Dylan Mitchell
•Email trails showing the hostile behavior, my documented complaints to HR, and witness statements from coworkers who saw what was happening. The paper trail was crucial.
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