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just wondering, has ur aunt applied for SSDI? my mom has hearing loss (not completely deaf) and she got approved after her unemployment ran out. takes forever though
She actually wants to keep working if possible - she's been employed most of her life and really misses it. SSDI might be our backup plan if these other options don't work out. Thanks for suggesting it though!
The system is RIGGED against disabled people. I'm partially deaf and was denied extensions TWICE even with documentation. They don't care. Your aunt should skip the ESD runaround and go straight to DSHS for emergency assistance while figuring out something more permanent. The ESD people will just waste her time with their ableist policies!!!
I understand your frustration, but I've actually seen several deaf friends get training benefits or extensions through vocational rehabilitation services. Maybe it depends on who handles your case? It's worth trying both ESD AND DSHS simultaneously.
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btw when mine finally processed it hit my account at like 3am lol. woke up to a surprise deposit. felt like christmas morning after all that stress
Same! Best notification to wake up to after weeks of stress!
One more thing to note - when you do receive your payment, check that you received the correct amount. Calculate what you expect based on your weekly benefit amount multiplied by the number of weeks, minus any applicable taxes if you opted for withholding. If there's a discrepancy, contact ESD immediately, as correcting payment errors becomes more complicated the longer you wait.
That's a great reminder. I'll definitely double-check the math when it comes through. I opted for 10% tax withholding, so I need to account for that in my calculations too.
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try calling at exactly 8:01am and hitting 9 to skip the intro message then 1-2-3-2 in that order. sometimes works to get a person instead of the stupid robot
Have you checked your spam folder for emails from ESD? Sometimes they send important notices that explain the denial reason but they get filtered. Also, did you verify your identity through ID.me? That's another common holdup that doesn't always show clearly in the system.
Good call on the spam folder - just checked and nothing there unfortunately. And yes, I completed the ID.me verification when I first applied. The whole system just seems broken right now.
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If you need to talk to someone at ESD to get specific answers about your situation, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation and needed clarification on exactly how my part-time work would affect my benefits. Spent days trying to get through on the phone with no luck, then used Claimyr and got a callback from ESD within an hour. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent was able to look at my specific claim and explain exactly how my earnings would affect my benefits and what I needed to do to remain eligible.
I tried calling ESD like 50 times about a similar issue last month and NEVER got through. Ended up just guessing what to do. Wish I'd known about this sooner.
Don't forget that you MUST report ALL earnings IN THE WEEK YOU EARN THEM, not when you get paid. If your pay period ends on a different day than ESD's week (Sunday), this gets confusing. I messed this up and had to repay benefits + penalty.
Good reminder! The job pays bi-weekly but I'll make sure to report based on when I actually worked the hours, not when I receive the paycheck.
Ashley Simian
I don't understand why everybody keeps calling the governor's office. That's not what the office is for. There are proper channels to resolve unemployment issues but nobody wants to follow the process. My claim took 8 weeks to process but I waited patiently like we're supposed to.
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Ellie Kim
•Because the "proper channels" are COMPLETELY BROKEN!! When you have bills to pay and can't reach a single person at ESD after WEEKS of trying, what exactly are people supposed to do?? The governor's office exists to help citizens when state agencies fail them. Maybe your situation allowed you to "wait patiently" for 8 weeks, but many people face eviction or worse without their benefits!
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Alina Rosenthal
To directly answer your question: Your payment for this week should come through normally, but here's what you need to understand about the system: 1. When the Governor's office intervenes, they typically clear the specific issue holding your claim, not just push payments through 2. Future payments will process normally (2-3 business days) UNLESS a new issue arises 3. Common triggers for new holds include: missing weekly filing deadlines, answering questions differently than previous weeks, being randomly selected for ID verification or job search review, or employer disputes 4. You can check if any issues are pending by looking at your account under "Alerts" or "Issues and Decisions" on the ESD dashboard If your account shows no pending issues now, your Sunday filing should pay out this week. I'd check your account Wednesday or Thursday.
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Jasmine Hernandez
•Thank you! This is exactly the information I needed. I just checked my account and don't see any alerts or issues listed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the money arrives by Thursday. Do you know if there's any way to see if my current weekly claim is processing normally or if it's stuck again?
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Alina Rosenthal
•Yes, you can check your claim status by looking at the "Payment History" section. If your most recent claim shows as "Processing" that's a good sign. If it shows "Pending" with no explanation, that could indicate another hold. Also, check the "Decisions" tab - any new issues requiring adjudication would appear there. If everything looks normal, you're likely in good shape.
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