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$19.99 is charged only once a live ESD agent is on the phone with you.
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Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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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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Tate Jensen
just fyi my sister moved to texas and said she had to do like a phone interview with esd about why she moved and stuff. they wanted to make sure she wasnt just going on vacation or something i guess
Luca Ricci
I went through this exact situation when I moved from Washington to California last year. The key thing is to be proactive and transparent with ESD. I called them before my move (yes, the wait times are terrible but it's worth it) and they walked me through the process. They actually appreciated that I was being upfront about the move rather than just updating my address without explanation. Make sure you have a legitimate reason for the move (which you do - family reasons) and can document it if asked. Also, don't be surprised if they ask for additional verification of your identity after you move - it's standard procedure for interstate claims. The process is definitely manageable if you follow all the steps mentioned above!
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One other thing to try while you're waiting to get through on the phone - check if there's a WorkSource office near you. Sometimes they can help troubleshoot basic ESD issues or at least give you information about what might be causing the delay. They won't be able to fix complex issues, but they might be able to see notes on your account that aren't visible to you.
Paolo Rizzo
•That's a great suggestion! There's a WorkSource office about 20 minutes from me. I'll try visiting them tomorrow morning. Thank you!
Paolo Rizzo
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at ESD this morning! Turns out there was an issue with my identity verification that needed to be resolved. They never notified me about it! The agent was able to clear it up right on the call, and she said my payments should start processing within 3-5 business days. What a relief! For anyone else stuck in pending status - keep trying to reach them. There's almost always something specific holding up your claim that can only be resolved by talking to a rep.
Amina Sy
•congrats!!! how did u finally get thru?? still trying over here 😫
Kyle Wallace
•I ended up using that Claimyr service that @Natasha Petrova mentioned earlier! It cost like $20 but totally worth it to avoid spending more hours on hold. It took about 45 minutes but it automatically dialed and got me connected to a real person. Saved my sanity honestly!
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Omar Fawaz
This gives me hope. I've been worried about this exact situation for months. Seeing that it worked out for someone else is really encouraging.
I totally understand that worry. The key is just having your documentation ready and being upfront about your situation. You've got this!
Ravi Patel
This is such valuable information! I'm currently in a similar situation where I'm about to be cleared to return to work after being on disability for several months. My biggest concern was whether there would be complications transitioning to unemployment benefits, but seeing your successful experience really puts my mind at ease. I'm definitely going to make sure I have all my medical clearance documentation ready before I apply. Did Washington ESD ask you any specific questions about the gap in employment due to disability, or was the medical clearance sufficient to explain everything?
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my cousin works at esd and says they're doing a new thing where they start everyone at 13 weeks and then add more later if you keep doing your weekly claims without any issues. might be that
That's not accurate. ESD determines your full benefit duration at the beginning of your claim based on your base year earnings and other factors. They don't start with a partial duration and add more later based on claim filing behavior. Your cousin may be confusing this with continued claim requirements or another program.
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD today! The agent confirmed it was because of my work in Oregon. She's processing a combined wage claim that will include both states, and said my benefit duration should increase to the full 26 weeks once that's complete. She said it typically takes 2-3 weeks for the interstate verification. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad you got it sorted out. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims during this time so you don't miss any payments once it's fixed.
That's awesome! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - worked in California for part of my base year. How many times did you have to call before getting through? I've been trying for days and keep getting busy signals.
Isabella Costa
I'm in the same boat, verified my identity 6 days ago and still waiting. At least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this uncertainty.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Hopefully we both get our payments soon! This waiting is stressful
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Isabella Costa
•For real, I keep checking my bank account every few hours
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Malik Jenkins
Just remember that once your ID is verified and payments start processing, you'll get everything you're owed including any back weeks. It's frustrating to wait but the money will come.
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Freya Andersen
•Yeah the waiting is the worst part but they do eventually pay everything
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Caden Nguyen
•I'm going through the exact same thing right now - verified my ID on Tuesday and it's been 4 business days. Seeing everyone's different timelines here, it sounds like anywhere from 3-14 days is normal depending on their workload. I'll probably try that Claimyr service if I don't see movement by early next week.
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