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UPDATE: Mine just switched to 'paid' status! Looks like it was definitely just delayed because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for the reassurance. This system gives me so much anxiety sometimes.
Asher Levin
•Great news! Mine switched too. Now just gotta wait for the $$$ to hit my account 🤞
Emma Johnson
Mine just updated to paid status too! What a relief. I've been unemployed for 4 months now and every single holiday creates this same panic spiral. You'd think I'd learn by now that it's just the processing delay, but when you're living paycheck to paycheck (or in this case, benefit to benefit), even a day delay feels terrifying. Really wish ESD would just put a simple notice on their website during holiday weeks saying "Processing delayed by 1 business day due to federal holiday" - would save so many people so much stress!
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I switched to direct deposit after using the KeyBank card for a few months. Way more convenient and I don't have to worry about losing another card or remembering another PIN.
How long did the switch take? I'm thinking about doing that too.
About 3 weeks from when I submitted the direct deposit form. You still get the card payments until the switch goes through.
QuantumQuest
Overall the KeyBank Reliacard system works pretty well for Washington unemployment. Just treat it like any other debit card and you shouldn't have problems.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feel much better prepared now.
Agreed! I just got my KeyBank Reliacard last week and it's been working fine so far. The activation process was super quick too - literally took 5 minutes on the phone. One thing I'd add is to make sure you check the card balance regularly through the app since payments can take a day or two to show up after Washington ESD processes them.
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dont worry about it changing to adjudication, mine did the same thing and i got my benefits a week later. just keep claiming every week!!
Ella Knight
I'm going through something similar right now - my appeal hearing was last week and I'm seeing the same "adjudication in progress" status. It's nerve-wracking not knowing what's happening behind the scenes! From what I've read here and other forums, it seems like this is just the normal waiting period while they process the judge's decision. One thing that's helped me stay sane is setting up text alerts in eServices so I get notified immediately if anything changes. Also been checking the correspondence section daily like others mentioned. The waiting is the worst part but sounds like we just need to hang in there and keep filing those weekly claims!
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Carmen Lopez
Another thing - if they deny your waiver or only approve a partial waiver, you have the right to APPEAL! Don't just accept their decision. You have 30 days from the date on the determination letter to file an appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). My first waiver request was completely denied, but I appealed and got 50% waived after the hearing. The judge was actually reasonable unlike the ESD bureaucrats. Make sure you have all your financial hardship evidence organized if you need to go this route.
Andre Dupont
•This is excellent advice. The appeal process through OAH is often more favorable than the initial ESD determination. Administrative Law Judges review these cases independently and frequently find grounds for waivers when ESD has denied them. Just be sure to attend your hearing (usually by phone) and be prepared to clearly explain your financial situation.
Sophia Clark
I'm in a very similar situation - filed my overpayment waiver in March for $18,400 and still waiting for a decision. The stress is absolutely overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling financially. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like 3-4 months is pretty typical right now, so you're not alone in the long wait. I've been trying some of the suggestions from this thread: - Called that Collections number (855-829-9243) that Andre mentioned and actually got through! They confirmed my waiver is "under review" but couldn't give a timeline - Been checking my online ESD account weekly for any messages - Continuing to make small payments when I can ($50-75/month) even though it's tight The waiting is the worst part because you can't plan anything or move forward with your life. Hang in there - from what others are saying, it sounds like most people do get at least some relief, even if it's not 100%. And definitely keep that appeal option in mind if the initial decision isn't favorable. Sending you good vibes that you hear something soon! 🤞
Val Rossi
Good luck with the corrections! Remember, minor mistakes on initial claims are super common. Washington ESD sees this stuff all the time.
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Tate Jensen
•Thank you! I feel so much better after reading everyone's responses. Time to make those corrections instead of worrying about them.
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Landon Morgan
I went through something similar when I first filed my claim! The anxiety about making mistakes is totally understandable, but everyone here is giving you solid advice. I had to correct my employment dates and add a missing employer about 3 weeks after filing. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with said corrections are really routine for them - they'd much rather have accurate information than let errors slide through. Don't stress too much about it, just focus on getting those corrections made as soon as you can reach them.
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Shelby Bauman
•I had some trouble initially with the phone lines being busy, but I ended up using that Claimyr service that Gabriel mentioned earlier in this thread. It really made the difference in actually getting connected to an agent. The whole correction process was pretty straightforward once I got through - they updated my employment dates and added the missing employer right there on the call. The agent even mentioned that employment history corrections are one of the most common things they handle, so don't worry about it being unusual or problematic.
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KylieRose
•That's really reassuring to hear! I was starting to panic thinking I'd completely messed up my claim, but it sounds like these corrections happen all the time. I'm definitely going to check out that Claimyr service - seems like multiple people here have had success with it. Thanks for the encouragement about this being routine for them. I just want to make sure I get my missing part-time job added and fix those dates before it causes any issues with my benefit calculation.
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