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- 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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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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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I found it helpful to print out a copy of my completed application for my records before submitting it. That way I had all the information handy if I needed to reference it later when filing weekly claims or if anyone had questions about my claim.
Smart idea! I'll definitely do that. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
Exactly! Plus it helps when you're filling out job applications and need to remember exact employment dates and details.
Good luck with your application! The online system has gotten much better over the years. Just be patient if there are any hiccups - lots of people are using the system so sometimes it runs slow, especially on Sundays when everyone is filing their weekly claims.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to gather up my documents and apply online this afternoon.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific questions during the application process.
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One last thing - if you have any questions about your specific situation, don't hesitate to call Washington ESD. Yes, it can be hard to get through, but they can give you personalized guidance based on your work history and circumstances.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you understand the steps.
Just want to add that if you do end up needing to reach someone at Washington ESD and the regular phone system isn't working, that Claimyr service really does help. Used it myself when my claim got flagged for identity verification. Worth checking out their demo video if you're curious.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the process goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options.
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Just want to add that you should apply even if you're not sure you qualify. Let Washington ESD make that determination rather than assuming you won't get benefits.
Good point. I was worried about applying if I might not qualify but you're right - let them decide.
Exactly. Worst case they say no, but you might be surprised. Eligibility rules are more flexible than people think sometimes.
Final reminder - if you get overwhelmed trying to reach Washington ESD, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. Used it twice now when I couldn't get through on my own.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared now. Going to file my claim Sunday morning and hopefully avoid the worst of the system issues.
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into problems. This community is pretty helpful.
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Just wanted to add that if your claim does go into adjudication for any reason, don't panic. It's pretty common and usually resolves within a few weeks. That's when having a way to actually talk to Washington ESD becomes really valuable.
Lots of things - questions about your job separation, wage discrepancies, eligibility issues. Most get resolved quickly once they review your information.
This is exactly when I ended up using Claimyr. Had an adjudication issue that lasted weeks until I could actually talk to someone and get it sorted out.
Olivia Martinez
Remember that you can appeal any decision you disagree with. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't let that deadline pass if you think there's been a mistake.
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Lucas Kowalski
•How do I file an appeal if I need to?
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Olivia Martinez
•There's an appeals section on the ESD website, or you can mail/fax a written request. Make sure to include your Social Security number and explain why you're appealing.
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Aria Washington
honestly just be patient with the whole process. its going to be more complicated and take longer than you expect but you'll get through it
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Lucas Kowalski
•Thanks for the encouragement. Hopefully I won't even need to use this information but better to be prepared.
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