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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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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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Here's the official answer from ESD policy: You can't receive PFL and UI benefits for the same week, but you can apply for UI before your PFL ends if your last day of work has already occurred. Your UI claim effective date will be the Sunday of the week after your PFL benefits end. Make sure you answer "no" to "Were you physically able and available for work each day?" on your weekly UI claim for any days you were still on PFL. This prevents overlapping benefits while still getting your claim started early.
Thank you for this specific information! This is exactly what I was hoping for - a way to get the application started before the gap happens. I'll make sure to answer those weekly claim questions correctly to avoid any benefit overlap issues.
You're welcome! Just be prepared that your first UI payment likely won't arrive immediately after your PFL ends. There's usually a processing period of 2-3 weeks for new claims, sometimes longer if there's any need for adjudication. Budget accordingly if possible.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but it sounds like you're being proactive about the transition. Based on what others have shared, it looks like you can start the UI application process even while still on PFL, as long as your last day of work has already occurred (which it has since your position was eliminated). The key is making sure you don't claim benefits for overlapping weeks. I'd also recommend keeping detailed records of when your PFL ends and when you become available for work, since ESD will need those exact dates. The fact that your employer eliminated your position while you were on protected leave should work in your favor for eligibility. Good luck with everything!
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never did find out the exact reason. just got an email one day saying my payment had been processed and it was back to normal
I'm dealing with something similar right now - my claim has been showing pending $0 for about 3 days after I reported some freelance work I did. It's really stressful when you're counting on that money! From reading through all these responses, it sounds like it's pretty common and usually resolves within a week or two. I'm going to wait a few more days and if it doesn't clear up, I might try that Claimyr service people are mentioning since calling directly seems like a nightmare. Hang in there - sounds like most people eventually get their back pay once it's sorted out.
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Any updates? Were you able to get through to anyone? Curious if Claimyr worked for you.
Yes! Claimyr actually worked really well. Got connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes yesterday. They told me my claim was flagged for an employer verification issue (my previous employer hadn't responded to their inquiry). The agent escalated it and said I should see movement within 72 hours. I'm still going to contact my state rep as backup though, just to cover all bases. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!
That's awesome news about Claimyr working for you! Really glad to hear you got some answers about the employer verification issue. It's so frustrating that ESD doesn't proactively communicate these kinds of roadblocks - you shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to find out what's actually holding up your claim. Definitely smart to still contact your state rep as backup. Hope you see that movement in the next couple days and can finally get your benefits flowing. Thanks for updating us - this info will definitely help other folks in similar situations!
This is such a relief to hear! I've been following your situation closely since I'm dealing with something similar. The fact that Claimyr actually worked gives me hope - I was skeptical about paying for a service to help with something that should be free, but 20 minutes vs. endless failed attempts seems totally worth it. The employer verification issue makes so much sense too - it's ridiculous that they don't just tell you upfront what's causing the delay. Really appreciate you taking the time to update everyone here. Wishing you the best with getting everything resolved!
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One last thing - if you run into any issues with your claim after the move, document everything. Keep screenshots of your address updates and any correspondence with Washington ESD.
Great advice! I'll make sure to keep records of all the changes I make.
Yeah, having documentation saved me when there was a mix-up with my case. Better safe than sorry.
I went through the exact same thing when I moved from Bellingham to Vancouver! The most important thing is updating your address in your SecureAccess Washington account right away - don't wait. Also make sure to register with WorkSourceWA in your new area and update your job search preferences to reflect Spokane opportunities. I was worried it would be complicated but it was actually pretty straightforward once I got everything updated. The key is just being proactive about it. Good luck with your move and job search!
Yara Sayegh
For anyone else in this situation - don't panic! Empty debit card is normal. Just keep filing your weekly claims and check your account online every few days. The money will show up eventually.
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Mateo Sanchez
•Thanks everyone for the reassurance! Feeling much better about this now
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NebulaNova
•This thread should be pinned, seems like everyone goes through this same panic with the empty card
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Freya Thomsen
Just went through this exact same thing last month! Got my KeyBank card and immediately panicked when I saw $0.00. Turns out Washington ESD has this weird process where they mail the card right after approval but payments don't start until after you've completed your first weekly claim AND they've processed it. The whole thing took about 12 days from getting the card to seeing my first deposit. Hang in there - once that first payment hits, the rest come like clockwork every week!
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