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my cousin had to wait almost a year for his waiver and then they denied it anyway lol just saying dont get your hopes up too much the system is rigged
thats so messed up! did he appeal the denial? my friend appealed hers and actually won but it took another 3 months 🙄
I had a similar issue but with a different timeline. For anyone dealing with overpayment waivers, here's what worked for me: 1. Request a Statement of Overpayment Account to verify exactly how much they say you owe and how much they've already recouped 2. Submit a hardship reduction request (Form ESD 640-001) to temporarily reduce the weekly amount they take 3. Check if your waiver was actually denied already - sometimes the notices go to spam or get lost 4. If it's been over 6 months, file a complaint with the ESD Commissioner's Office directly The hardship reduction form specifically asks about your income and expenses, and they can reduce the recoupment to as little as 10% of your weekly benefit rather than the default 50%.
Kylo Ren
•This is incredibly helpful information, thank you! I didn't know about the Statement of Overpayment Account or that there was a specific form for hardship reduction. I'll be requesting both of these tomorrow. Reducing from 50% to 10% would make such a huge difference while I'm waiting.
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Tami Morgan
my friend waited too long to file her last week and lost it completely so def do it right away on sunday!
One additional note: if you're starting a new job soon after your benefit year ends, remember to report any earnings properly for that final week if applicable. If your new job starts during that Nov 3-9 week, you need to report those earnings when you file, even if you haven't been paid yet. Earnings are reported for the week the work was performed, not when you get paid.
Thankfully my new job starts after that final week, so I won't have overlapping earnings to report. But that's helpful information for others in similar situations!
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My neighbor had the same problem when she moved to Japan with her husband (navy). She said the key is to keep filing every week even with no money coming. When she finally got through after 2 months they paid everything at once. But she had to use her parent's address in Washington because technically you have to be available for work in WA state. Are you using a WA address on your claim? That might be causing problems if not.
Yes, I'm using my parents' address in Tacoma for mail, but my eServices shows my Korean address for my current location. Maybe that's part of the issue? I thought I was supposed to be honest about where I'm actually living.
Military spouses are a special exception to the "physically present in Washington" rule, but you DO need to mark that you're available for work each week. The system doesn't always recognize the military spouse exception automatically, which is why these claims often need manual review. Make sure you've uploaded your military spouse documentation (PCS orders showing your name) to verify your eligibility under this provision.
Update: I managed to get through to ESD! I used a combination of a VPN, Google Voice, and had my claim escalated to a specialist who understood the military spouse rules. They said my claim was held up because the 401k withdrawal triggered an automated review, plus they needed verification of my military spouse status. The agent cleared both issues and said I should see all backpay within 48 hours. THANK YOU everyone for your help!! For others in my situation - definitely keep filing weekly claims even with no payment. And definitely be persistent about reaching someone who understands military spouse provisions.
That's great news! So glad you got it resolved. This is exactly why getting through to the right person makes all the difference. For future reference, you can also request a military spouse specialist specifically when you do reach someone at ESD.
Emma Johnson
•congrats!! did u get all the back pay for the weeks you were waiting??
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dont they have a phone number specifically for overpayments? might be easier to get through on that line than the main number
Ravi Sharma
•Yes, the ESD Collections Office has a separate number: (360) 486-5817. They handle overpayment questions specifically and might have shorter wait times than the main UI claims line. Good suggestion!
i honestly gave up on ever getting through to esd and just went to my local worksource office in person. took about an hour waiting but they were able to check on my claim status and confirm they received my payment. didn't speed anything up but at least i knew they had the money and it was being processed. my benefits started again about 2 weeks after payment.
Omar Fawaz
•THIS!!!! WorkSource offices can sometimes see things in the system even if they can't fix them directly. At least you get ANSWERS instead of being IGNORED!!!
Zara Khan
Quick question - are you also applying for disability benefits while seeking unemployment? That might be another complication since unemployment requires you to be able and available for full-time work, while disability is for those who cannot work. Just something to consider if you're pursuing both simultaneously.
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Anastasia Popov
•Yes, I am pursuing both, which might seem contradictory. My condition is complex - I'm currently bedridden but can still work remotely at my profession (I'm in digital marketing). My doctor supports this - I can work from home but cannot physically commute or sit in an office environment. I've been clear with ESD that I'm seeking remote work only. I have a consultation with a disability attorney after the holidays to better understand my options. It's definitely a complicated situation!
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Nia Davis
Based on your latest comment, I want to add something important: Make sure ESD understands your work limitations clearly. Being on standby for your previous employer might have been an option, but since your position was eliminated, you need to be specific about being able and available for suitable work that accommodates your medical condition. For your appeal, include a doctor's note that specifically states you can perform remote work in your field despite your medical condition. This helps address the "able and available" requirement while supporting your job search for remote-only positions. Regarding pursuing both unemployment and disability simultaneously - be very careful with this. If approved for SSDI, it could potentially create an overpayment situation with unemployment since the programs have conflicting requirements. Your disability attorney will help navigate this, but it's something to be aware of.
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Anastasia Popov
•This is excellent advice. I'll get an updated note from my doctor specifically stating I can perform remote work despite my current limitations. I had no idea about the potential overpayment issue between SSDI and unemployment - I'll definitely discuss this with my disability attorney. I just want to make sure I have some income while I search for appropriate remote work. Thank you for the warning!
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