For what it's worth, I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. Eligible redetermined is typically a good thing - it means Washington ESD reviewed something about your claim and confirmed you should continue receiving benefits.

I went through the exact same thing last month! My status changed from "eligible" to "eligible redetermined" and I panicked thinking I'd done something wrong. Turns out Washington ESD had to verify some information with my previous employer about my separation date. The whole process took about 3 weeks but I kept getting my regular payments the entire time. The "redetermined" part just means they looked at your case again and confirmed you're still eligible - it's actually good news! Just keep filing your weekly claims like normal and you should be fine.

Update: I called Nevada DETR this morning (took forever to get through) and finally spoke with an agent who confirmed what you all said - I can potentially use those wages for a Nevada claim after my WA benefit year expires in March! She said my two quarters should be enough to qualify for at least a minimal benefit. She also mentioned I'll need to provide proof that those wages weren't used in my WA monetary determination. Thanks everyone for the guidance!

Congrats on getting through to Nevada DETR and getting confirmation! That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. Just a heads up - when you do file in March, make sure you have your WA monetary determination letter handy that shows which wages were actually used in calculating your benefits. Nevada will likely want to see that documentation to verify that your NV wages weren't part of the calculation. Also, don't be surprised if there's some back-and-forth between the states to verify everything - interstate claims can take a bit longer to process, but you're definitely on the right track now!

For what it's worth, I tried using one of those services like Claimyr to help me get through to Washington ESD when I was dealing with my quit situation. It was honestly a game-changer because I could actually talk to someone knowledgeable about good cause requirements instead of just reading confusing info online. Sometimes you need that human guidance to understand how the rules apply to your specific situation.

I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been really helpful. One thing I wanted to add - if you do decide to quit for good cause, make sure you keep copies of ALL your documentation in a safe place outside of work. Don't rely on company systems or email accounts that might get cut off after you quit. I learned this the hard way when I couldn't access some important emails after leaving my toxic job. Print everything out or save it to your personal accounts before you make your move.

This thread should be pinned - so much good information about Washington ESD eligibility requirements. Wish I had found something like this when I was trying to figure out if I qualified.

I went through a similar situation last year and want to add a few practical tips that helped me. First, when you apply online, the system will ask for your gross wages by quarter - if you don't have exact quarterly breakdowns, your pay stubs and W-2 should be enough for them to calculate it. Second, make sure you understand the difference between your filing date and your effective date - there can be a one-week waiting period before benefits begin. Finally, once you're approved, set up direct deposit immediately because paper checks can take much longer to arrive. The whole process was less intimidating than I expected, and it sounds like you definitely qualify based on your work history and the reason for separation.

Hope everything works out for you OP. Health issues are stressful enough without worrying about benefits complications.

I went through something similar a few months ago. The key is timing and communication. When I realized I needed to switch from UI to short-term disability, I called Washington ESD first to let them know I was stopping my claim due to a medical condition. Then I applied for the STD benefits through my former employer. Make sure there's no overlap in the dates - even one day can cause problems. Also, keep all your medical documentation organized because both programs may request it. The transition back to UI later was smoother because I had been upfront about everything from the start.