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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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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If anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their claim status, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on my own.
I bookmarked their website just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup!
Final advice: be patient with the progress status, keep filing weekly claims, maintain your job search activities, and don't hesitate to reach out for help if it takes longer than expected. The system works, it just takes time.
Perfect summary. Thank you to everyone who helped explain what progress status means. This thread was super helpful!
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One more thing - if you do get denied and need to appeal, don't wait. You only have a limited time to file an appeal, so act quickly if you disagree with their decision.
How long do you have to appeal?
I think it's 30 days from when you get the determination letter, but don't quote me on that. Check the letter for the exact deadline.
I tried using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got through to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of calling for days. Definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim.
Good to hear another positive review. I might try it if I run into problems.
Yeah, especially if your claim goes into adjudication and you want to check on the status. Way less stressful than the regular phone lines.
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If you're really worried, you could try using that phone service to get through to an agent and just ask for a status update. Sometimes just knowing where things stand can reduce the anxiety even if it doesn't speed things up.
Yeah that Claimyr thing sounds like it might be worth it just for peace of mind. Better than sitting here wondering what's happening.
That's true - sometimes just getting confirmation that everything is processing normally can help with the stress of waiting.
hang in there! i know the waiting is stressful but two weeks is totally normal. once you get that first payment youll feel so much better
Thanks for the encouragement! This thread has made me feel a lot better about the timeline.
thats what this forum is for - we've all been through the same stress with washington esd!
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Bottom line - your employer has a financial incentive to contest claims they think are invalid, but legitimate layoffs are usually not worth fighting. Keep your documentation and don't worry too much if you were truly laid off due to business reasons.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations. I feel much better about my situation now. Going to keep my layoff paperwork handy just in case.
Good luck with your claim! The adjudication should go smoothly with proper documentation.
One more thing - even if your employer contests, you can still receive benefits while the issue is being resolved if Washington ESD's initial determination is in your favor. Just be aware you might have to pay back benefits if the decision gets reversed later.
That's a relief - at least I won't be left with nothing while they sort it out. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even during appeals - you can't get paid for weeks you don't claim.
LordCommander
If you're filing soon, make sure you have all your employment info ready - dates, wages, reason for separation, etc. The more accurate info you provide upfront, the less likely your claim will get delayed.
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Charlotte Jones
•Thanks! I'll gather all my pay stubs and employment records before I start the application.
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Lucy Lam
The hardest part for me was the waiting. Even when everything goes smoothly, it takes a few weeks to get your first payment. Make sure you have some savings to cover expenses during that initial period.
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Charlotte Jones
•Yeah I'm hoping to file before I actually run out of money so I have a buffer. This thread has been super helpful, thanks everyone!
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