Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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This whole thread has been super helpful. I submitted my documents yesterday and now I know to expect 2-3 weeks and to keep filing weekly claims. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and timelines.
Glad this thread helped! It definitely made me feel better to know other people were going through the same thing.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system. Good luck with your verification!
I went through identity verification about 6 months ago and it took exactly 2 weeks. One tip I'd add that I haven't seen mentioned yet - if you have a passport, that can sometimes be processed faster than driver's license + social security card combo since it's a single federal document. Also, make sure you're checking your account at least once a day because sometimes they'll request additional documents and the notification isn't super obvious. The key is really just being patient and staying on top of your weekly claims like everyone said!
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Thanks for checking back! Good news - the form finally appeared in my account this morning under 'Additional Information Requested' like someone suggested. I've filled it out and submitted it online. The whole process took like 5 minutes once I actually found it. What a relief!
That's awesome that you found it! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and this whole thread has been super helpful. It's so typical of ESD to say "you can do this online" but then make it nearly impossible to actually find WHERE online. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - definitely going to check that "Additional Information Requested" section first thing tomorrow morning!
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD for claim status updates, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. They connect you directly to an agent without the usual runaround. Really wish I had known about it sooner when I was dealing with my claim issues.
Thanks for sharing that resource. Definitely keeping it in mind if I need to call about anything.
I went through this exact same anxiety when I filed my claim a few months ago. The waiting period is definitely the hardest part! In my experience, you'll know your claim is approved when you see three key things in your eServices account: 1) Your weekly benefit amount appears in the Payment Information section, 2) Your benefit year dates show up, and 3) You can access the weekly claim filing option. The determination letter usually arrives within 10-14 business days and will give you all the official details. Try not to stress too much - 10 days is still well within the normal timeframe. Most claims that don't have major issues get approved around the 2-week mark.
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One last tip for anyone reading this later - if you do try for backdating, make your request as soon as possible after filing your initial claim. The longer you wait, the harder it gets to justify.
Wish I had known that from the beginning. Definitely good advice for future reference.
Live and learn, right? At least your current claim should process normally now.
This is such valuable information! I'm actually going through something similar right now - filed about 2 weeks late because I was dealing with my mom being in the hospital and honestly just didn't know the process. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like medical emergencies might count as good cause? Has anyone had success with family medical situations as justification for backdating delays?
Zainab Omar
I had a similar experience with the Washington ESD website timing out constantly. What worked for me was trying to file during off-peak hours - like early morning around 6-7am or late evening after 8pm when fewer people are trying to use the system. The server load seems much lighter during those times. If that doesn't work, the phone option is definitely available but be prepared for long wait times. Make sure you have all your employment information organized before you call since you'll want to complete everything in one session once you finally get through to an agent.
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Summer Green
I actually work as a customer service rep for a state agency (different state) and can confirm that calling right when they open at 8am gives you the best chance of getting through. The phone queues fill up incredibly fast once people start their day. Also, if you do decide to try Claimyr or a similar service, just make sure you understand exactly what information you're sharing with them since you'll be giving them access to personal details needed for your claim. Some people are comfortable with that trade-off to avoid the hassle of calling repeatedly, but it's worth considering the privacy aspect too.
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Andre Moreau
•That's a great point about the privacy considerations with third-party calling services. I hadn't really thought about what personal information I'd need to share with them to have them call on my behalf. Since unemployment claims involve SSN, employment history, and other sensitive data, it's definitely worth weighing whether the convenience is worth potentially sharing that info with an outside company. Do you know if these services are officially recognized or endorsed by state unemployment agencies, or are they just independent businesses that have figured out how to navigate the phone systems?
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Amara Okonkwo
•From what I understand, services like Claimyr are independent businesses - they're not officially endorsed by state agencies. They basically act as intermediaries that handle the repetitive calling process for you. The way it typically works is you provide them with your basic contact info and they call the unemployment office on your behalf, then connect you directly to an agent when someone picks up. So you're still the one actually speaking with the ESD representative and providing all your personal details directly to the state - the service just handles getting you connected. It's similar to how some people use callback services for other high-volume phone systems. Still worth being cautious about which service you choose and reading their privacy policy, but the actual sensitive claim information goes directly from you to the state agency, not through the third party.
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