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For anyone dealing with this - make copies of EVERYTHING before you send it to Washington ESD. I've heard horror stories of documents getting lost in their system.
And send everything certified mail so you have proof they received it.
You can also upload documents through your online account which gives you a confirmation receipt.
Final update from me - for anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about overpayments or any other issues, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Used them three times now and always got connected to someone who could actually help. Takes the guesswork out of when to call and which numbers work best.
Thanks for mentioning this option! I might try it if I can't get through this week.
Just watched that demo video - looks pretty straightforward. Might be worth it to get this overpayment issue resolved faster.
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anyone else think 2-4 weeks is too long when people are struggling to pay rent? the system needs to be faster
Agreed, but at least it's better than it was during the pandemic when people waited months.
True, I guess I should be grateful it's not worse than that.
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Important reminder that the 26 weeks can be reduced if you receive other types of income like pension payments or workers comp. Washington ESD will offset your weekly benefit amount for certain types of income.
Good point. I don't have any other income right now but that's definitely something to keep in mind.
Yeah, even part-time work will reduce your weekly benefit but won't necessarily reduce the total weeks available. It's complicated.
Bottom line for the original poster: you'll most likely get 26 weeks of benefits if you worked full-time for 8 years. File as soon as possible, keep doing your job searches, and don't give up if you hit any snags with Washington ESD. The system works but it can be frustrating.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate all the advice and tips.
Good luck with your claim! And remember, if you do have trouble reaching Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as an option to help you get through to an agent.
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Just want to add that when you reapply, they might ask about any training or education you've done since your last claim. I had to explain a certification course I took.
Good point! I did take some online courses. Should I mention those?
Yeah, be honest about any education or training. It usually doesn't hurt your claim and might even help show you're trying to improve your job prospects.
The worst part about reapplying is starting the waiting week over again. Just when you need money most, you have to wait another week for your first payment.
The waiting week was temporarily waived but it's back now for new claims. You won't get paid for your first week of unemployment.
Ugh, that's frustrating but good to know so I can plan accordingly.
Aisha Ali
I had a friend who used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Said it was a lifesaver when she couldn't get through to Washington ESD during her adjudication. Might be worth looking into if you run into phone issues.
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Javier Cruz
•Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I have trouble reaching them.
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Ethan Moore
•Yeah the phone system is terrible. Sometimes it just hangs up on you after waiting for an hour.
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Yuki Nakamura
Update us when you hear back! I'm curious how it turns out since your situation sounds similar to what I'm dealing with.
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Javier Cruz
•Will do! Hopefully it won't take too long to get a decision.
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StarSurfer
•Same here, following this thread for updates. Good luck!
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