Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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Using Claimyr will:
- 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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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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Just want to add - if you ever have issues with payments or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD urgently, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of calling. Worth checking out if you get stuck.
How does it work exactly? Do you still have to wait on hold?
Nah, they handle the calling for you. You just tell them what you need help with and they get you connected to the right person at Washington ESD. Super convenient.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment came through this morning (Wednesday) at 6:47 AM! Thanks everyone for the reassurance and timeline info. Really helped calm my nerves.
Perfect timing! Told you it would be Wednesday morning. Glad you can pay your rent now.
So happy for you! The first payment is always the scariest. It gets much easier from here.
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Entrepreneurship education and microloans. Help people start their own businesses instead of just looking for traditional employment.
I've thought about starting something but don't know where to begin and can't risk losing my UI benefits.
There are programs that let you keep some benefits while starting a business. Might be worth looking into.
Better coordination between Washington ESD, WorkSource, and community colleges. Right now it feels like separate systems that don't talk to each other.
Yes! And when you need help navigating any of these systems good luck getting someone on the phone. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might help with the Washington ESD part at least.
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One more thing - if you're still unemployed and expect to owe taxes on your 2024 benefits, you might want to make estimated tax payments for 2025 if you continue collecting. Otherwise you could end up with penalties and interest on top of the taxes owed.
How do you make estimated tax payments? Is that something you do quarterly?
Yes, quarterly payments to the IRS. You can do it online or mail in payment vouchers. Your tax preparer can help you figure out how much to pay.
I used that Claimyr service to get through to Washington ESD about setting up tax withholding for the rest of my claim. The agent was really helpful and explained that I can change the withholding amount at any time. She recommended having 15% withheld since I have other income too. Definitely worth the investment to avoid phone tag with their regular number.
Thanks for the update! I think I'm going to try that service since I can't get through on my own. Did they help with anything else?
The agent also helped me update my direct deposit information and explained how to access my 1099-G online when it's available. Much more helpful than the automated system.
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If you do get stuck in adjudication or need to talk to Washington ESD about your specific situation, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out properly.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues. Hopefully the application process goes smoothly!
Fingers crossed for you! Having that backup option is nice peace of mind though.
This whole discussion has been really eye-opening! I had no idea people with disabilities could get unemployment benefits. Learn something new every day on these forums.
Same here! I almost didn't apply because I thought I'd be automatically disqualified.
Yeah, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Good thing we have knowledgeable people here to set the record straight.
Keisha Johnson
Been following this thread and it's fascinating how sociology explains what we're all experiencing. Makes me feel less alone knowing this is a structural issue, not just bad luck with Washington ESD.
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Luca Marino
•Same here! This discussion has been really eye-opening about the bigger picture.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Knowledge is power - understanding why systems fail helps us advocate for better solutions
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QuantumQuest
Final thought: sociologists would probably say the real test of a society is how well its safety net works during crisis. Washington ESD's current performance suggests we have work to do.
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Amina Sy
•At least services like Claimyr provide immediate solutions while we wait for systemic fixes
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Oliver Fischer
•True - sometimes you need individual workarounds while pushing for broader change
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