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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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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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For anyone dealing with Washington ESD phone issues, I had success using Claimyr last week. My claim was stuck in adjudication and I couldn't get through on my own. They got me connected to an agent who was able to resolve everything in one call. Definitely worth checking out claimyr.com if you're frustrated with the phone system.
Did they ask for any personal information? I'm always wary of third-party services.
No, they don't need your personal info. They just help you get connected to Washington ESD directly. Once you're on the phone with the agent, you handle everything yourself.
One more tip - make sure you understand the difference between your base period and benefit year. Your base period determines your benefit amount, but your benefit year is when you can actually collect benefits. Sometimes people get confused about this.
Can you explain the difference? I'm still confused about how they calculate everything.
Base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file - that's what determines your benefit amount. Benefit year is the 52-week period starting when you file your claim - that's how long you have to use your benefits.
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Keep in mind that your benefit amount is based on gross wages, not what you actually took home after taxes and deductions. So if you were making $52k gross but only taking home like $38k after everything, your UI benefits will be calculated off that higher gross amount.
That's actually good news! I was thinking it would be based on my take-home pay which would have made the benefits much lower.
Yeah it's one of the few times the government calculation works in your favor lol
The whole process is such a pain but hang in there. Once you get through the initial filing and any verification stuff, the weekly claims are pretty straightforward. Just answer the questions honestly and file on time every week. The money usually shows up in your account within a day or two of filing.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm hoping my claim goes smoothly but it's reassuring to know the weekly process isn't too complicated.
The first few weeks are always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect. Once you get into the routine it's much easier.
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One last tip - if you worked in another state in the past 18 months, you might need to file an interstate claim. Washington ESD can help you figure out which state you should file in based on where you earned the most wages.
I've only worked in Washington, so that shouldn't be an issue for me. But good to know for others.
Interstate claims can be tricky. It's definitely worth using something like Claimyr to talk to an agent if you have that situation.
Good luck with your application! Having been through this before, the most important thing is being accurate and honest with all your information. Washington ESD will verify everything anyway, so don't try to hide anything or guess at details you're not sure about.
Thanks! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my documents today and file this weekend.
Smart plan. Weekend filing might mean less website traffic too, so hopefully the system runs smoothly for you.
Owen Devar
Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in the same boat and this thread has been super helpful. Sounds like the key is just being honest and stopping when you actually start working.
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Liam Cortez
•No problem! I'm glad it helped others too. This forum is amazing for getting real answers.
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Savannah Vin
•Washington ESD should make this information easier to find on their website. Too many people get confused about this basic stuff.
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Daniel Rivera
One last thing - if you're starting a job that has a probationary period, you still stop claiming. Even if there's a chance you might not make it past probation, the work still counts as employment.
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Liam Cortez
•That's a good point I hadn't thought about. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Makayla Shoemaker
•Right, and if you don't make it past probation, you can reopen your claim without any penalties.
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