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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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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.
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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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Carmen Diaz
Just wanted to follow up - how's your claim going? Did filling out the questionnaire help resolve anything?
Ethan Wilson
•Thanks for checking in! Some good news - I managed to get through to ESD yesterday (took about 20 calls), and they confirmed that my claim is in adjudication solely because of the business closure. The agent said since I submitted the employer's letter explaining the situation, it should be resolved within 7-10 business days. Still stressful, but much better than 13 weeks! I'll update when I hear more.
StarSurfer
That's such a relief to hear you got through to someone and have a clearer timeline! 7-10 business days is definitely manageable compared to the horror stories we all hear. It sounds like having that employer letter really made the difference - smart thinking to get that documentation upfront. I'm in a similar boat right now (just filed last week after my company downsized) and this whole thread has been super helpful. Definitely going to make sure I have all my documentation ready just in case. Thanks for sharing your experience and please do update us when it gets resolved! Stories like yours give the rest of us hope that the system can actually work sometimes.
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Keisha Brown
my roomate has wsecu and gets hers the day after it says paid every time. but she's been on unemployment for like 6 months so maybe its different for new claims?
That's because after your account is established in their system, the deposits process much faster. The first one has additional verification steps. I have KeyBank and my first took 3 days but now they're always there by the next morning.
Ava Williams
UPDATE: The money just hit my account! It took about 36 hours from when the status changed to 'paid'. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. For anyone searching this in the future - for WSECU, expect about 1-2 days after the ESD website shows 'paid' for regular deposits, but the first one might take a bit longer.
Great news! Glad it came through before your rent was due.
Omar Hassan
•Awesome! This is really helpful info for future reference. I'm saving this thread in case I ever need to know WSECU timing. So glad you made rent! 🎉
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Aidan Percy
UPDATE: I finally got through using the bypass method! Waited about 50 minutes, but spoke to a very helpful agent who fixed my issue. For anyone else struggling with this problem, definitely try the method @helpful_guidance suggested - it works! Thank you everyone for your suggestions and commiseration. This community is so helpful when dealing with ESD frustrations.
I'm dealing with this exact same issue! Been trying to call for three days now and keep getting trapped in that menu loop between options 4 and 7. It's such a relief to know I'm not the only one experiencing this - I was starting to think I was doing something wrong. Definitely going to try the workaround that @helpful_guidance shared about not entering my SSN and pressing # instead. Has anyone had success with this method today, or are the wait times still really long? I have a time-sensitive issue with my claim that I really need to resolve this week.
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Omar Farouk
Wow, I had no idea Washington ESD did so much beyond just processing payments! As someone who might need to file soon, this thread has been super helpful. It sounds like they're basically running a whole insurance ecosystem - from determining eligibility and calculating benefits to monitoring job searches and handling appeals. The fraud investigation and employer tax collection stuff makes sense too since someone has to fund all these benefits. I'm definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service that was mentioned since everyone seems to struggle with getting through on the phone. Thanks for breaking this all down - makes the whole process seem way less mysterious!
Roger Romero
Hope the layoffs don't happen for you but you're smart to research this ahead of time. Knowledge is power when dealing with any government system, including Washington ESD.
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Leo Simmons
•Absolutely. Even if I don't need this information now, it's good to understand how the system works. You never know when life might throw you a curveball.
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Nina Fitzgerald
As someone who works in HR and has helped employees through layoffs, I want to emphasize that you should also ask your HR department about any transition assistance they might offer. Some companies provide resume writing services, job placement assistance, or extended health insurance coverage. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself during this process - many employers want to help their laid-off employees succeed in their job search, and it reflects well on the company too.
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