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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!
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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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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!
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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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Wait a second - am I the only one who didn't know you could file by phone? I've been using the website for months! How do you even set this up?
I felt the same way when I first found out! You need to call the main ESD number (during regular business hours) and request a phone PIN. Once that's set up, you can call the weekly claims line at 800-318-6022. The automated system walks you through everything. Definitely worth setting up before the holiday!
i did the phone thing last week and it still took 3 days to get paid so maybe its just random luck when we get our money lol. nothing about ESD makes any sense to me anyway
right?? one week its super fast then the next week its like did they forget about us?? i swear its just whoever is working that day and if they feel like pressing the approve button lol
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anybody else notice that ESD seems to be checking job search logs more carefully lately??? my friend got audited and had to provide proof of all her applications from the past 8 weeks or they were gonna cut her benefits!!
Yes, ESD has increased job search verification in 2025. They're now randomly selecting approximately 15% of claimants for detailed job search reviews. This is why it's crucial to maintain thorough records of all job search activities - save confirmation emails from applications, take screenshots of submitted applications, and keep detailed notes of networking conversations. The job search log in your ESD account should be treated as an official document.
UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for the advice and support. I've implemented several suggestions - updated my resume with current keywords, reached out to my network, and called ESD about additional resources (using Claimyr really did help bypass the phone nightmare). I've got two promising interviews next week, one from a former colleague's referral. I'm also researching the SEAP program as a potential option. Will let you all know how things progress, but I'm feeling much more optimistic now. This community has been incredibly helpful during a really tough time.
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my friend had a similar situation and tried that claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually worked for her! she said it was expensive tho but worth it cuz she finally got her money. good luck!!
Thanks! I'm going to try the free options first (WorkSource, hardship request, messaging portal) but if those don't work in the next couple days, I might try Claimyr as a last resort before rent is due.
One more thing - while you're waiting for your ESD claim to process, you should immediately apply for emergency assistance through DSHS Community Services Office for help with your rent. Since you're facing possible eviction, you may qualify for emergency assistance even while your unemployment claim is pending. You can also contact 211 for referrals to local rent assistance programs. Don't wait until you're behind - apply for these programs now.
This is incredibly helpful - thank you so much! I'll apply for emergency assistance right away. Ironic that I need to ask DSHS for help after they let me go, but I'm past being proud at this point.
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I just tried calling the governor's office and they took all my info! The woman was really nice and said she'd send it to her ESD contact. Fingers crossed it works as well for me as it did for you! Will update if anything changes.
good luck!! let us know what happens!
i had a similar situation last yr but i contacted my state representative instead. same result - approved within 2 days after 6 wks of nothing! its crazy that we have to go this route but whatever works i guess
I thought about contacting my state rep too, but the governor's office was just the first number I found when I was desperately searching online. Glad your rep was able to help you!
Noah huntAce420
ESD Claims Specialist here. The 'Processing-Web' status means your weekly claim is in the payment queue but hasn't been fully processed yet. This can happen for several reasons: 1. High volume of claims being processed that week 2. Random verification flag on your account (happens periodically) 3. System maintenance or technical issues 4. A potential issue that needs adjudication If it's been more than 3 business days, I recommend calling the claims center. Be prepared with your claim ID and the week ending date for the payment in question. They can see exactly where in the process your payment is stuck and potentially expedite it. Also, make sure you've completed all your weekly job search activities correctly, as missing or incomplete job search logs can cause payment delays.
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Clay blendedgen
•Thanks for the detailed explanation! I definitely did my job search activities (3 per week) and logged them all. I'll call tomorrow morning if it doesn't process overnight.
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Ayla Kumar
update: mine just switched from processing-web to paid! check yours again
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Clay blendedgen
•Just checked and mine changed to 'paid' too! What a relief. Thanks everyone for the help and moral support!
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