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Quick tip - if you run into any issues with your claim or need to talk to someone, I had good luck with a service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Saved me a lot of frustration when my claim had some complications.
Several people have mentioned that service. I'll keep it in mind if I need help.
Yeah it's definitely worth knowing about. The regular phone lines can be impossible to get through sometimes.
Apply now and don't second-guess yourself. I've helped several friends through this process and the ones who filed immediately always had smoother experiences than those who waited for various reasons.
Good to hear from someone with experience helping others. Thanks for the advice.
That matches what I've seen too. Early filing just makes everything easier.
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if anyone else needs help with Washington ESD questions, that claimyr thing actually worked for me too. got through to someone in like 20 minutes instead of spending hours calling
20 minutes?? I've been trying to call Washington ESD for my adjudication issue for 3 weeks straight
yeah check out their demo video, shows exactly how it works. way better than the runaround I was getting before
Both programs also coordinate with other benefits. UI affects things like food stamps, workers comp can affect disability benefits. Important to understand how they interact with other assistance programs.
Right, it's all connected. Washington ESD benefits count as income for most other programs.
Wow, there's so much more to this than I realized. Thanks for all the insights everyone!
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Thanks everyone for all this advice. I think I need to start documenting everything more carefully and maybe talk to HR first before making any decisions. This has given me a lot to think about.
Also want to add - if you do quit and get denied initially, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason and lots of people win on appeal who were denied initially. Just make sure you appeal within the deadline.
What's the deadline for appeals?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file your appeal. Don't miss that deadline!
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Update us when you get your payment! I'm curious to see how long it actually takes. These timelines help other people know what to expect.
Will do! I'll post back here once I see the money in my account.
Yes please update! I'm filing my claim next week and want to know what timeline to expect.
The waiting is brutal but try to stay positive. Washington ESD has gotten much better at processing payments compared to a few years ago. Your money is coming!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay patient but it's tough when you're counting every dollar.
I feel you. Been there myself and know how stressful it is. But based on what you're describing, everything sounds normal.
Lara Woods
Just want to echo what others said about filing sooner rather than later. I waited 3 weeks after I lost my job thinking I'd find something quickly, and I basically lost 3 weeks of benefits. The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you get paid starting with your first week of filing.
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Lara Woods
•Good decision. Even if you find work quickly, at least you'll have the safety net in place.
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Zara Perez
•Absolutely right about filing early. Your benefit year starts when you file, so any delay just costs you potential benefits.
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Benjamin Johnson
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to gather my documents this weekend and file my claim on Monday. It sounds like with my income level I should qualify for a decent weekly amount that will help while I'm job searching. I'll definitely keep the Claimyr service in mind if I run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD.
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Daniel Rogers
•You're making the right choice. Having that weekly benefit takes a lot of pressure off the job search.
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Aaliyah Reed
•Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Remember that Claimyr option if you need to talk to an agent quickly about anything.
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