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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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Update: Finally got through to ESD today! You all were right - I qualified for a new claim because I had over 900 hours in my base year and my new weekly benefit amount is $78 higher than my old one. The agent said my old claim will be closed and I'll get the full 26 weeks on my new claim. Thanks everyone for the help!
That's great news! Glad you were able to get it sorted out. Did you have to wait long to speak with someone?
I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. Honestly worth it since I'd wasted so much time trying to call on my own. Got through to ESD in about 30 minutes instead of spending another day hitting redial.
Congratulations on getting it resolved! This is exactly why it's so important for people to know about the "subsequent new claim" option. Your story is a perfect example of how the system is supposed to work when you have sufficient work history between benefit periods. The $78 increase in your weekly benefit amount shows just how much of a difference it can make to get the right evaluation. Thanks for sharing the update - it'll definitely help others in similar situations!
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Bottom line - you can file your weekly claim starting Sunday at 6 AM through Saturday at 11:59 PM. The earlier in the week you file, the less likely you are to run into technical issues or forget. Good luck with your claim!
And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, services like Claimyr can save you a lot of time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
I've been filing my weekly claims for about 3 months now and I typically do mine on Tuesday mornings around 9 AM. The system is usually pretty quick then since most people file on Sundays or Mondays. As others have mentioned, you have the entire week from Sunday 6 AM to Saturday 11:59 PM, so there's really no rush. The key is just being consistent - pick a day that works for your schedule and stick with it. I set a recurring calendar reminder so I never forget!
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Thanks everyone for the helpful information about Washington ESD payment timing. This thread answered all my questions and more!
This is why I love this forum - real people sharing real experiences with the unemployment system
Agreed, much better than trying to decipher the official Washington ESD website which isn't always clear about practical details like this
I've been on Washington ESD unemployment for about 6 months now and can confirm the Wednesday payment schedule is very reliable. I file my weekly claim every Saturday morning, and without fail, the money hits my checking account by Wednesday around 8 AM. The only time I experienced a delay was during Memorial Day week when it came Thursday instead due to the holiday. One tip - if you're anxious about timing like I used to be, set up text alerts with your bank so you get notified the moment the deposit clears. It really helps with peace of mind when you're budgeting tight!
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Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to proceed with my application and answer "yes" to the disability question, providing my exact LTD dates. I'll gather all my documentation from Prudential now so I'm ready when ESD requests it. It's a relief to know that they can look at my work history from before my disability period, as I definitely had more than 680 hours in those quarters. I'll update this thread once I hear back from ESD about my claim status.
Good decision! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time while waiting for the determination. If you run into any issues with the online system, remember you can always request a phone appointment for more personalized help with your specific situation.
I went through something very similar! I was on disability for about 8 months, then worked for just 3 months before getting laid off. The key thing to remember is that ESD will look at your "alternative base year" - the 4 quarters BEFORE you went on disability, not the most recent ones. When you answer "yes" to the 13+ weeks disability question, don't worry if the system says they don't have records - that's normal. Just provide your exact dates and continue with the application. They'll manually review your case. Make sure you have your Prudential documentation ready (approval letter, benefit statements, etc.) because they'll definitely ask for it during adjudication. The process took about 5-6 weeks for me, but I was approved because I had plenty of work hours in the years before my disability. The 2 months you worked after returning won't hurt your case at all - if anything, it shows you were actively trying to return to the workforce. Don't give up on the application!
Zainab Ismail
anybody tryed the online chat?? it says theres a chat option on the website but i cant find it anywhere lol
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Miguel Silva
•The chat feature isn't always available - it only appears during certain hours and when they have enough staff. Even when it is available, the wait times can be just as long as the phone.
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Update: I FINALLY got through! Called at exactly 8:00am, pressed option 4 like someone suggested, and waited on hold for about 1.5 hours. The agent was actually super helpful once I got through. For anyone else struggling, definitely try right when they open and be prepared to wait. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!
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•Turns out my employer had submitted some conflicting information about my last day worked, so my claim was flagged for manual review. The agent was able to verify everything and said my payments should be processed within 48 hours. Such a relief!
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Javier Hernandez
•So glad you got it resolved! That's exactly the kind of issue that needs a real person to sort out - the automated system would never be able to handle conflicting employer information. Thanks for updating us with what worked, it gives the rest of us hope that persistence pays off!
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