I'm currently dealing with this exact situation too! Been stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks and just saw a second claim number pop up yesterday. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really reassuring - it sounds like this is actually a sign that someone is finally reviewing our cases rather than them just sitting in a pile somewhere. @Atticus Domingo - did you end up getting any updates since posting this? I'm hoping your case got resolved quickly after the second claim appeared. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you're stressed about bills piling up. One thing I learned from calling around is that sometimes the second claim number appears when they need to verify specific eligibility requirements or when your case gets flagged for manual review (which isn't necessarily bad - could just mean they want to double-check something). The person I spoke with at my local WorkSource office said to keep filing weekly claims no matter what, and that the second number usually means you're in the final stages of review. Fingers crossed for all of us waiting - sounds like most people here got approved within 1-2 weeks after seeing that second claim number appear!

I'm new to this community but going through the exact same situation! Been stuck in adjudication for about 5 weeks and just noticed a second claim number appeared in my account yesterday. I was honestly panicking when I first saw it because I thought maybe they had duplicated my claim or something went wrong with the system. Reading through everyone's experiences here is such a huge relief - it sounds like this is actually a good sign that our cases are finally getting reviewed rather than just sitting in limbo. The whole process is so opaque and stressful, especially when you're already dealing with financial pressure. I also contacted my state representative about 2 weeks ago, so the timing seems similar to what others have experienced. Going to keep doing my weekly certifications and job search activities while I wait for this to process. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this mess and that there might actually be light at the end of the tunnel! Fingers crossed we all get approved soon. 🤞

UPDATE: I tried again following the advice here. When I selected "No" for working that week (instead of trying to enter 0 hours), the system let me continue. I made sure to answer all the other questions honestly, including that I was able and available for work. My claim went through without any issues! Thanks everyone for your help. I was overthinking it and making it more complicated than it needed to be.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation where I work part-time and sometimes have weeks with reduced or no hours. It's really confusing when the ESD system seems to have different ways to handle the same situation. @Paolo Romano glad you got it sorted out - the distinction between "working 0 hours" vs "didn't work that week" is something I never would have figured out on my own. Saving this thread for future reference since part-time schedules can be so unpredictable!

Just want to add that while your benefits are running out, make sure you're using all the free WorkSource resources. Their healthcare sector liaison can connect you with employers specifically looking for healthcare admin experience. They also offer free workshops on improving your resume, interview skills, and using LinkedIn effectively. These services remain available to you even after your UI benefits end. Also, don't forget the healthcare field has many adjacent sectors where your skills might transfer. Insurance companies, medical software vendors, and telehealth services are all growing areas that hire people with healthcare admin backgrounds.

I'm in a very similar situation - my benefits are ending in about 3 weeks and I'm terrified. Reading through all these responses has been so helpful, especially learning about the Training Benefits program and WorkSource resources I didn't know existed. One thing I wanted to add that might help both of us: I found out that some community colleges have "rapid retraining" programs that are specifically designed for unemployed workers and can qualify for the Training Benefits. These are usually shorter-term programs (3-6 months) focused on in-demand skills rather than full degree programs. Also, if you're comfortable sharing, what area of WA are you in? I'm in the Seattle area and wondering if we're competing for the same limited healthcare admin positions, or if there might be opportunities in other regions we should consider. Hang in there - it sounds like there are more options available than either of us realized when we first started panicking about our benefits ending!

i've been reading this whole thread and now i'm worried about my own claim. my employer said i quit but i felt like i had no choice because of the hostile work environment. do they ask employers about workplace conditions or just focus on the final incident?

I went through this exact situation last year and was terrified about what my employer would say. Turns out Washington ESD's employer questionnaire is pretty comprehensive - they ask about your job duties, attendance record, any disciplinary actions, policy violations, whether you received warnings, and the specific circumstances of your termination. The good news is that even if your employer says something negative, you get to respond and provide your side of the story. I'd recommend being completely honest in your initial claim because consistency is key if it goes to adjudication. Also, don't panic if you hear nothing for a while - sometimes employers don't respond at all and your claim gets approved automatically.

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what happened. After 5 days, my payment status suddenly changed back to pending and then to paid the next day! Turns out they were doing a random quarterly review of my claim. The $120 odd job work triggered a review to make sure I wasn't regularly self-employed. I did end up using that Claimyr service to reach ESD yesterday and that's how I found out. The agent cleared the hold while I was on the phone. Thanks everyone for your help!

This is really helpful to see the full resolution! I'm dealing with something similar right now - my benefits also bounced back from pending to available yesterday. Based on your experience and everyone else's comments, I'm going to wait a few more days to see if it resolves automatically before trying to contact ESD. It's reassuring to know that this "pending to available" thing is just how their system shows holds and doesn't mean the claim is denied. Thanks for sharing the update about the quarterly review - I had no idea that was even a thing they did!