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You mentioned you called and actually spoke to someone - I'm jealous! I've been trying for weeks. How many times did you have to call before you got through? Any particular time of day that worked better?
I called right when they opened at 8:00 AM and used the overpayment option as someone suggested. Still waited over an hour, but at least I got through! I tried multiple times the previous week in the afternoon with no luck at all.
This is such a common issue and it's absolutely infuriating! I went through something similar last year - had to wait 6 weeks for payments because they said my SSN verification failed, but nobody bothered to tell me. I only found out when I finally got through to someone after calling dozens of times. The lack of communication from ESD is honestly unacceptable. There should be clear notifications in your online account when payments fail, not just leaving people in the dark for months. I'm glad you finally got through and that they're sending all your back payments on the card. Make sure to keep calling if that card doesn't arrive within their estimated timeframe - I've heard of those getting delayed too. Hang in there, and definitely try that early morning calling strategy if you need to reach them again!
This whole thread is making me realize how broken the ESD system really is! I'm new here but dealing with a similar situation - been waiting 5 weeks for payments with zero communication about what the holdup is. Reading all these stories about banking issues, identity verification problems, and people waiting months without any notifications is honestly scary. I'm going to try calling first thing Monday morning using that overpayment department tip. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - at least now I know I'm not alone in this mess!
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One more thing to note - if your overpayment was due to an ESD error rather than any misrepresentation on your part, make sure that's prominently mentioned in all your communications. The pandemic-era rules were changing constantly, and many overpayments are because ESD initially told people one thing and then changed their interpretation later. This is especially true for the work search requirements, which were waived and then reinstated at different points. Document exactly when you filed, what the rules were at that time, and how you followed the guidance available then. This can strengthen your waiver case significantly.
That's exactly what happened in my case! The work search requirements were definitely waived when I was collecting benefits. I have screenshots of the ESD website from that time saying we didn't need to do work search activities. I'm going to add that information to my governor's complaint. Thanks for the suggestion!
I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now. Filed my waiver in September 2024 for a $4,800 overpayment - they're saying I didn't meet work search requirements during a period when those requirements were literally suspended! It's now been 6+ months with zero updates except "pending" in the portal. Reading through these responses gives me some hope though. I'm definitely going to try the Governor's office complaint route that @LongPeri mentioned, and maybe look into that Claimyr service too. The stress of this hanging over my head is affecting my sleep and my job performance. Has anyone had luck with contacting their state legislators about this? I'm wondering if reaching out to my district representative might help put additional pressure on ESD to actually process these waivers in a reasonable timeframe.
Yes, definitely reach out to your state legislators! I contacted my state senator's office about my ESD overpayment situation and they actually have a dedicated caseworker who handles ESD issues. They can't guarantee results but they do have a direct line to ESD management that bypasses the regular phone system nightmare. My legislator's office was able to get a status update on my case within a week, whereas I'd been trying to get through on my own for months. It's worth a shot - most legislators' offices are used to helping constituents with state agency problems like this. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, especially when it comes from an elected official's office!
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this thread is making me so anxious about my own claim that I filed last week. should I expect to wait months too?
Not necessarily. Simple claims with clear job separations can still process relatively quickly. It's the complex cases that get stuck in adjudication.
I thought mine would be simple too. You never know what will cause a delay until it happens.
I'm dealing with the exact same situation - filed in late September and still stuck in adjudication with zero communication from Washington ESD. It's absolutely mind-boggling that they can leave people hanging for months without any updates or realistic timelines. I've been surviving on savings but that's running out fast. The stress of not knowing when (or if) this will get resolved is honestly worse than being unemployed in the first place. Reading through all these experiences, it sounds like getting through to an actual human being is the only way to get real answers about what's holding things up.
I totally feel your pain about the stress being worse than the actual job loss. That uncertainty is crushing when you're trying to plan your life and budget. From what I've gathered reading through everyone's experiences here, it really does seem like speaking to an agent is the key to understanding what's actually happening with your claim. Have you considered trying that Claimyr service that several people mentioned? I'm getting pretty desperate myself and thinking about giving it a shot since the traditional calling route has been completely useless.
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my cousin had one of these and it got approved after like 14 months so dont lose hope. but also they sent the approval letter to his old address even tho hed updated his address with esd THREE TIMES so keep checking ur account online too
That's a really good point about the address. I've moved since I initially filed, and while I updated my address in the system, I should probably double-check that it's correct. Would hate to miss the notification letter if it finally gets approved.
I'm in almost the exact same boat - $9,800 overpayment from 2023, waiver submitted in April 2023, and it's been "in review" for 13 months now. Reading through these responses gives me some hope but also shows how broken this system really is. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service to actually get through to someone and check if my application got misfiled. Also planning to contact my state rep's office like Axel suggested. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get a response on something that's been sitting there for over a year. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least I know I'm not alone in this nightmare.
You're definitely not alone in this! I'm dealing with something similar - been waiting 14 months myself. One thing I've learned from reading everyone's responses is to really document everything and consider multiple approaches at once. Maybe try the Claimyr service AND contact your state rep simultaneously since they both seem to help in different ways. Also, after reading Norman's detailed breakdown about the appeals process, I'm realizing I should start preparing better documentation now just in case my waiver gets denied. It's frustrating that we have to become experts in navigating this broken system, but at least we're helping each other figure it out.
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I had a similar situation last year and used Claimyr to get through to an agent who helped me understand my qualification status. Really saved me a lot of stress and uncertainty. Sometimes it's worth paying for the peace of mind when you need accurate information quickly.
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Amun-Ra Azra
•Seems like several people have had good experiences with that service. Might be worth considering if I run into issues.
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Caesar Grant
•Yeah, especially if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation. The general info online is helpful but sometimes you need personalized guidance.
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PixelPrincess
Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like you should be fine to qualify with 8 months of part-time work as long as you hit those wage thresholds. The key things to remember are: you need at least $7,000 total earnings during your base period, with at least $1,000 earned in each of two different quarters. Since you mentioned making around $12,000 last year, you should meet the total requirement easily. The quarter distribution is what you'll want to double-check - make sure your earnings were spread across at least two calendar quarters with $1,000+ in each. Good luck with your application!
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Melody Miles
•Thanks for that helpful summary! That makes it much clearer. I'm pretty confident I had earnings spread across multiple quarters since I've been working steadily, but I'll double-check my pay stubs to make sure I hit that $1,000 per quarter minimum in at least two quarters. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain all this - makes the whole process seem less intimidating.
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