UPDATE: For anyone following this thread, my deposit just hit my account! Filed Sunday, processed Sunday, pending Tuesday morning, available Tuesday evening. Exactly like everyone said it would be.

Great to see this worked out! As someone who's been on unemployment a few times over the years, I can confirm that Washington ESD's direct deposit timing is actually pretty reliable once you know what to expect. The 1-2 business day window after your claim shows "paid" is spot on. For future reference, if you ever need to change your direct deposit info, make sure to do it right after filing your weekly claim so it has time to update before the next payment cycle. Also keep in mind that if you're ever switching banks, it's better to wait until after you receive a payment before closing your old account, just to avoid any potential issues with pending transfers.

After trying to use Claimyr as someone suggested above, I got through to ESD in about 45 minutes instead of the days I was spending redialing. The agent explained they can set up payment plans for as little as $25 a month if needed! But definitely appeal first if you think there's an error.

Just wanted to add my experience to help - I got my overpayment notice exactly 10 months after my last payment for $3,200. Like others mentioned, I immediately panicked thinking I had to pay it right away. The key thing that saved me was calling the appeals line directly instead of the main ESD number (the appeals line is usually less busy). When I spoke to the appeals officer, they walked me through exactly what documentation I needed and explained that the overpayment was triggered by a quarterly wage match from my employer. I gathered all my weekly certification screenshots showing I reported my part-time wages correctly, and the overpayment was completely reversed after my hearing. The whole appeal process took about 3 months but was worth it. Don't let them intimidate you - if you reported everything correctly, you have a good chance of winning your appeal!

Great update! One additional tip: When you apply for PFML, be prepared with documentation from your healthcare provider. They'll need certification of your pregnancy/birth. Also, take screenshots of all your submissions and keep track of claim numbers for both systems. Documentation has saved me multiple times when there were mix-ups between systems. Good luck with your delivery and congrats on the baby!

Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! I'm a new member here but went through a similar situation with my second child last year. One thing I wish someone had told me earlier is to start gathering all your employment documentation NOW while you still have energy - pay stubs, your separation notice, any correspondence with your former employer, etc. Both ESD and PFML will want detailed employment history, and it's so much easier to organize this stuff before you're sleep-deprived with a newborn! Also, if you haven't already, consider setting up direct deposit for both systems to avoid any mail delays. Sounds like you're getting great advice here and making good progress with ESD. Wishing you a smooth delivery and hassle-free benefits process!

Congratulations on landing the billing specialist position at Cascade Health Systems! You're doing everything right by reporting your employment on your weekly claim with the start date. Just to add one more piece of advice - once you stop filing weekly claims, I'd recommend keeping a record of when you stopped filing and why (new employment) in case you ever need to reference it later. Some people keep a simple note in their files with the date they stopped claiming and their new employer info. It's probably overkill, but with government systems you can never be too careful about documentation. Best of luck with the new job!

Congrats on the new job at Cascade Health! You're handling this correctly - reporting your new employment on your final weekly claim is exactly what you need to do. No need to formally close your claim by calling ESD. Once you stop filing weekly claims, your benefits automatically stop but your claim remains open for the full benefit year in case you need it again. Just make sure you accurately report any partial week earnings if you work part of the week before your claim week ends. Keep copies of your final claim submission for your records - screenshot everything! Your claim will go dormant but stay available if circumstances change during your probationary period. Good luck with the billing specialist role!

After you've filed the police report and contacted ESD, be sure to also: 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) 2. Check your Social Security statement to ensure no one is reporting false wages 3. Contact the IRS Identity Protection Unit at 800-908-4490 The fact that you have clear documentation of your incarceration during the exact period of the claims is actually very helpful. It's unambiguous proof you couldn't have filed those claims yourself.

I'm really sorry this happened to you. Identity theft is awful enough without having to deal with it while you're getting back on your feet after incarceration. One thing to keep in mind - ESD actually has a specific process for situations like yours where benefits were fraudulently claimed while someone was incarcerated. They see this type of case regularly and understand that you're a victim, not a perpetrator. When you call the fraud line, specifically mention that you were incarcerated during the entire period the claims were filed - they have procedures to fast-track these cases. Also, don't worry about this affecting your future legitimate claims once it's resolved. ESD keeps a record that you reported the fraud, which actually protects you if any issues come up later. You're handling this exactly right by being proactive about it.