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Hang in there OP. I remember that anxious feeling waiting for approval. But if you were legitimately laid off and filed everything correctly, you should be fine. The system just moves slowly.
Hope you get your approval letter soon! Keep us posted.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but it'll work out.
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Has anyone tried the Claimyr service for other Washington ESD issues besides benefit calculations? I'm having problems with my weekly claim certification.
I only used them for the benefit calculation question, but I assume they can help with any issue that requires talking to an actual Washington ESD agent.
That makes sense. I'll check out their website and see if it's worth trying.
The most important thing is getting your initial claim filed correctly. The percentage calculation happens automatically once Washington ESD processes your wage information from employers.
I filed last week so hopefully I'll hear back soon with my determination letter showing the exact amount.
Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the determination letter or you might miss out on benefits.
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Just remember that your benefit amount is based on your wages from the past year, not your most recent job. So if you had higher paying work earlier in the year, that helps your weekly benefit calculation. The system looks at your highest earning quarter.
That's good to know! I did have a better paying job earlier this year before taking the retail position. Will that help my benefit amount?
Yes, it should! The system calculates based on your highest earning quarter in the base period, so that higher paying job will definitely help your weekly benefit amount.
Don't forget you'll need to report any income you earn while collecting benefits, even part-time work. Be honest about it because they cross-check with employers. You can still work part-time and collect partial benefits in most cases.
Good to know! I might pick up some gig work while job hunting. How do I report that income?
You report it on your weekly claim. There's a section asking about any work or income for that week. Just be accurate and report everything.
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Just want to add that if you're getting close to exhausting your benefits and still haven't found work, don't give up. There are other resources like food assistance, job training programs, and career counseling that can help bridge the gap.
Thanks for mentioning that. I'm getting worried about what happens after my benefits run out so it's good to know there are other options.
WorkSource locations can help connect you with additional resources and training opportunities. Don't wait until the last minute to explore your options.
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit year and your benefit duration. Your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you filed, but you only get up to 26 weeks of actual benefit payments during that year.
This confused me at first too. I thought I had a whole year to collect benefits but it's really only 26 weeks worth of payments.
Right, and if you don't use all 26 weeks within your benefit year, you can't carry them over to a new claim.
Reina Salazar
Just remember there's usually a one week waiting period before you start receiving benefits, so plan accordingly for your first week.
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Khalid Howes
•Good point! I forgot about the waiting week. Thanks for the heads up.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
Bottom line: No federal supplements anymore, just your regular Washington ESD benefit calculated from your wages. With 65k you should get a decent weekly amount.
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Khalid Howes
•Perfect summary! This thread has been super helpful for understanding what to expect.
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