Based on everything you've described, this sounds like what's called an "adjudication hold" without proper notification. Some claims get randomly selected for additional verification, and yours might be one of them. Unfortunately, the only real solution is making contact with an ESD claims specialist. I'd recommend a multi-pronged approach: 1. Continue attempting to call ESD directly 2. Contact your state representative as suggested above 3. Send a secure message through the eServices portal (they're supposed to respond within 5-7 business days) 4. If your husband's employer has an HR department, ask if they can help by verifying any information ESD might need For the phone approach, try calling the main line at exactly 7:00am, and if that doesn't work, try around 4:30pm. Some people have had success with the technical support line and then asking to be transferred to claims. Once he gets through, make sure to request retroactive payment for all weeks in pending status. They should process everything at once once the hold is lifted.

Just wanted to follow up - did your husband have any luck with the state rep approach? My sister used Claimyr (the service I mentioned before) because she tried calling for weeks and couldn't get through. The regular phone method just seems impossible right now with how backed up ESD is. Whatever works though! I hope he gets his money soon.

Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like your claim is almost certainly in adjudication due to the severance payment. Here's what I recommend: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims on time, even if you're not getting paid yet 2. Document all your job search activities meticulously 3. Try calling ESD at the moment they open (typically 8:00 AM) as that's when you have the best chance of getting through 4. If you can't reach them by phone after several attempts, consider sending a secure message through your online account specifically asking about the severance review status The good news is that once they resolve the adjudication, you should receive all back payments for the weeks you've claimed, assuming you're found eligible. The waiting is definitely stressful, but stay proactive about following up.

when i filed back in november it took almost 9 weeks to get paid!!! i called like 50 times and either got busy signals or was on hold for hours just to get disconnected. the whole system is a joke. but at least when they finally paid me they gave me everything backpaid so i wasn't completely screwed. just completely stressed out for 2 months lol

I want to emphasize that timing matters when filing. Since you voluntarily quit on October 6th and it's now late October, you should file right away. You don't want to wait too long as it could affect your claim. Also, make sure you report any earnings from your new job when filing weekly claims - failing to do so could result in an overpayment issue later.

Don't forget to prepare for the possibility of an appeal hearing if they initially deny your claim. Washington state has a high rate of reversals at the appeal level for these types of cases. Make sure you have documentation ready about: 1) The original incident with details about the medication theft, 2) Proof that management knew about your concerns when they rehired this person, 3) Any communications showing you tried to resolve this before quitting. I'd recommend preparing your narrative now while everything is fresh in your mind.

One thing no one has mentioned: while the loan itself doesn't need to be reported, if you USE that loan to start a small business or self-employment activity, then any INCOME you earn from that activity WOULD need to be reported on your weekly claim. Just wanted to clarify that distinction in case it applies to your situation.

In summary: keep claiming your benefits, don't report the loan as income, and keep doing your job search activities. You'll be fine! And hopefully you find work soon so you can start paying off that loan and getting back on your feet financially.

Have you considered part-time work options? Sometimes you can find a higher-paying part-time position in your field (even 20-25 hours) that pays more than a full-time job in a different industry. The medical field usually has more flexible options than IT, but both industries do have contract and part-time work. This could be a better stopgap than taking a full-time position with a massive pay cut.\n\nAlso, Washington has a Shared Work program for employers, so sometimes looking specifically at companies participating in that program might lead to opportunities that could later become full-time.

That's a really good point about part-time specialized work potentially paying more than full-time lower-skilled work. I hadn't thought about that angle. I've seen some remote medical coding/billing positions with flexible hours, so I'll expand my search to include those options. My spouse has started looking at IT gig work too. Thanks for the perspective shift!

My sister works for ESD (not supposed to tell people that lol) and she says the system is super old and does things in weird orders sometimes. Like it'll show disqualified when they actually mean pending review or something. I don't really get it but she says most of the time if you have a decision letter that says favorable you're good even if the website looks messed up.

UPDATE: All six weeks just changed to PAID!!!! The money isn't in my account yet but the status finally changed! Thank you all so much for your help and reassurance. I was seriously about to have a breakdown thinking I wasn't going to get anything after waiting almost 2 months. For anyone else who sees this thread with the same issue - just be patient, the system really does take a few days to update everything after you get that weird "disqualified but favorable decision" status.

Based on everything you've described, this sounds like what we call an "invisible adjudication" issue. Sometimes claims get flagged internally for review without any notification to the claimant. Since it's been over a month since your approval letter, I strongly recommend taking proactive steps: 1. Keep trying to call ESD first thing in the morning (7:00am) 2. Send a secure message through the portal specifically mentioning the approval letter date and that all weeks are still pending 3. Contact your state representative's office - they often have dedicated ESD liaisons who can help Most importantly, continue filing your weekly claims correctly while you wait. If your issue is resolved, you'll receive all backdated payments for properly filed weeks.

Just wanted to update everyone - I finally got this resolved! After trying for days, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and actually got through to ESD in about 20 minutes. Turns out there was a random flag on my account because my former employer had provided slightly different dates than I did. The agent cleared it immediately and released all my payments! Should have the money in 2-3 business days. What a relief! Thanks to everyone who helped.

my brother went thru same thing last year. he had like 2 months of backpay and it took about 10 days after adjudicaiton finished. something about large payments needing extra approval i think

Did your money arrive yet? I'm in the same situation now and wondering how long I'll be waiting 😩

Has anyone received an actual timeline from ESD recently? Every time I call they give different answers. First they said 6 weeks, then 10 weeks, then "we can't say" - complete runaround and it's impossible to budget or plan when you have no idea when you might get money!

Quick update to my earlier comment - I just checked with a colleague who works with appeals cases. The current average for scheduling "able and available" appeals is about 9 weeks, but they are trying to expedite cases where it was clearly a form error rather than an actual availability issue. Make sure when you call OAH that you emphasize this was simply checking the wrong box, not an actual limitation on your ability to work. That might help get your case prioritized.

When my UI was about to run out, I couldn't get through to ESD for three days straight to ask about extensions. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent explained that I didn't qualify for an extension but helped me apply for Training Benefits instead since I was interested in a career change. Their video demo (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3) shows exactly how it works. Definitely worth it when you can't get through on your own.

Based on your healthcare admin background, have you considered looking at medical coding or medical records positions? There's currently high demand in those areas, and your experience might transfer well. Also, temporary staffing agencies like OfficeTeam and Robert Half specialize in administrative placements and often have contracts with healthcare organizations. This might help bridge the gap while you search for something permanent.