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This thread has been really helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation with workers comp and unemployment. It seems like the general rule is you can't get both, but talking to Washington ESD directly is the only way to know for sure.
Glad it helped! It does seem like the consensus is to get official guidance rather than trying to figure it out ourselves.
Workers comp is even more complicated because it's considered wage replacement. Definitely need professional advice for that situation.
I went through something similar when I had surgery last year. The key thing Washington ESD told me is that you have to be "able and available" for work to get unemployment benefits. If you're receiving disability payments, they assume you're not able to work, which automatically disqualifies you from UI benefits. However, since you mentioned you have partial restrictions rather than being completely unable to work, your situation might be different. I'd strongly recommend calling Washington ESD directly to discuss your specific case - they can tell you definitively whether your partial restrictions would still allow you to meet the "able and available" requirement. Don't risk filing for both without getting official confirmation first, because if they find out later you could face serious penalties.
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This is such an encouraging post to read! I'm currently on week 3 of pending status and was starting to get really anxious about it. Knowing that yours took 8 weeks but eventually came through gives me some perspective. I've been doing the Tuesday morning calls too but haven't had luck getting through yet. Going to try the portal messaging approach you mentioned - I hadn't thought of explaining my hardship situation in detail there. Quick question: when you uploaded your ID docs the second time, did you get any kind of confirmation that they received them? I submitted mine last week but the system doesn't really give you much feedback on whether they actually got processed. Congrats again on finally getting your payment! Stories like this keep the rest of us going.
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Update: I tried the Claimyr service and it actually worked! Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 30 minutes and got my weekly claim issue sorted out. Would definitely recommend if you're stuck like I was.
That's awesome! I'm definitely going to try it - this phone situation is ridiculous.
Thanks for the update! I think I'm going to give it a try too. Can't be worse than what I'm dealing with now.
Just wanted to share another tip that worked for me - try calling around 4:30 PM on Fridays. I know it sounds random but I got through twice using this timing. I think a lot of people assume Friday afternoons are bad so there's actually less competition for the phone lines. Also, if you do get through to someone, be super polite and ask if there's a better time/number to call for future issues. Some agents will give you insider tips on when call volume is lighter. Hang in there everyone - the system is broken but don't give up!
Friday afternoons at 4:30 PM - that's such a specific tip but it makes total sense! People probably think the office is winding down for the week. I'm going to try this tomorrow and see if it works. Really appreciate you sharing what actually worked for you instead of just the usual "keep trying" advice. Did the agents you talked to give you any other timing suggestions?
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Update us when you get your payment! I'm curious to see how long it takes. Good luck!
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info and encouragement.
I went through a similar situation earlier this year - approved after about 5 weeks in adjudication. The payment showed up in my account exactly 3 business days later via direct deposit. The relief when that first deposit hits is incredible! Make sure to check your payment history on the ESD website too, as it will show when the payment was issued. From what I've seen, Washington ESD is pretty consistent with the 2-4 business day timeframe once you're approved. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!
Sophia Carter
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses. This is exactly the kind of practical information that Washington ESD should provide upfront but doesn't. Really appreciate this community!
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Nathan Dell
•Couldn't agree more. We have to help each other navigate this system since the official resources are often lacking.
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Jessica Nolan
•Happy to help! We've all been there and know how frustrating it can be when you can't find basic information.
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Freya Thomsen
Another place to check is your initial claim confirmation page when you log into the Washington ESD portal. If you go to "View Claim Details" or "Claim History," the account number is often displayed at the top of that page along with your claim status. I found mine there when I couldn't locate my monetary determination letter. Also, make sure you're checking all folders in your email - sometimes those ESD emails end up in spam or promotions folders.
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Mohammad Khaled
•That's a really helpful tip about checking the spam folder! I almost missed an important ESD email because it went to my promotions tab in Gmail. The claim details page sounds like another good place to look - I'll have to remember that for next time.
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