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I'm in almost the exact same situation but my adjudication is still going on from December. Been waiting 6 weeks now with no update! How did you get your adjudication resolved so quickly? Did you do anything special? I'm desperate at this point.
In my case, I called repeatedly and finally got through to someone who could help. I think what made a difference was that I had all my employment documents already uploaded to my account - termination letter, final paystub, everything they might ask for. When I finally spoke to someone, they were able to review everything on the spot. Hope your situation gets resolved soon!
Just to add more clarity, here's how it works officially: 1. Your 1099-G for 2024 will only include payments you physically received between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024 2. Your 1099-G for 2025 will include all payments received between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (including your lump sum) 3. ESD should mail your 1099-G forms by January 31st following each tax year 4. You can also access your 1099-G forms electronically through your ESD account Don't forget that you can choose to have federal taxes withheld from future unemployment payments (10%) which might help you avoid owing a large sum at tax time.
Thanks for the additional info! I did opt for the 10% withholding, but I'm still concerned it might not be enough. Do most people find the 10% withholding covers their tax liability on unemployment income or should I be setting aside more?
The 10% withholding is often not enough, especially if you have other income sources during the year. Most financial advisors recommend setting aside an additional 5-10% of your benefits for potential tax obligations, depending on your total annual income and tax bracket. Better to have extra saved than come up short!
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Forgot to mention - make sure you respond to EVERYTHING they send you, even if it seems repetitive. I missed one stupid form and they used that against me in the hearing saying I was 'non-responsive' which is total BS.
This is good advice. Document everything, including when you send in forms. I recommend using certified mail or fax with confirmation for important documents, and keep copies of everything.
my neighbor had an adjudication for almost the same thing and he showed up with all his paperwork and the judge basically dismissed the case right there because ESD made such an obvious error. sometimes these are just system glitches that a human can fix right away.
That's encouraging to hear! I'm hoping for a similar outcome since I have clear documentation showing their mistake.
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Thanks for this post! Just checked my drivers license against what I entered and realized I put the wrong issue date. Going to send a message to ESD right now before they flag my account. You probably saved me weeks of waiting!
my roommate had this happen to. he entered his weight as 185 but his license says 175 from when he got it years ago. took 5 weeks to fix and he almost got evicted waiting for unemployment to start. they need a better system
wait they actually check your WEIGHT? that's crazy lol mine is way off from my license
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UPDATE: My claim finally showed up correctly in the system! It took about 36 hours from when I filed by phone. The dashboard no longer shows that I need to file, and instead shows my claim as being processed. Thanks everyone for your help and preventing me from filing twice!
Great news! This is the typical timeline for IVR claims to fully process. For future reference, the online system is generally more reliable and updates faster, but it's good to know the phone system works as a backup option when needed.
mine just updated too! what a relief!
wait so we're supposed to file online each week? i thought we only had to file once at the beginning? is that why my payments stopped????
Yes, you need to file a claim EVERY week you want to receive benefits, either online or by phone. This is the weekly "certification" process that confirms you're still eligible. If you haven't been doing this, that's definitely why your payments stopped. You should log in immediately and see if you can file for any missed weeks (there's a limited window to file for previous weeks).
Payton Black
Just curious - how long did your overpayment waiver process take? I'm still waiting on mine and it's been 9 weeks already with no updates.
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Angel Campbell
•Mine took about 11 weeks total. The first 8 weeks showed no status updates at all, then suddenly changed to 'in review' and then was approved 3 weeks after that. Hang in there!
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Amun-Ra Azra
To answer your follow-up question about speaking with a supervisor - start with the regular agent but be prepared to escalate. Ask them specifically: "How will this overpayment reimbursement be coded in the system and will it be subject to child support withholding?" If they seem unsure or give a generic response, that's when you should politely ask to speak with a supervisor who has experience with overpayment reimbursements. Also, make sure to have your case numbers ready for both ESD and DSHS child support when you call. Document the names of everyone you speak with and the date/time. This paper trail can be invaluable if there's any dispute later.
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Angel Campbell
•Great advice, thank you! I'll prepare all my case numbers and documentation before calling. Really appreciate all the help from everyone here.
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