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.
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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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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more thing - if you move or change banks, update your info immediately. Payment delays due to wrong bank info are a nightmare to fix.
Noted, I'll definitely keep my info current
Yeah I learned that lesson the hard way when I moved last year
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful! I feel much better knowing what to expect with the payment schedule.
You're welcome! The Wednesday schedule should be pretty reliable for you going forward.
And remember, if you ever need to reach Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service is there if the regular phone lines aren't working out.
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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.
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I had to contact Washington ESD about my tax withholding setup because it wasn't working properly. Used Claimyr to get through and the agent fixed it right away. Their customer service through the regular phone number is pretty much impossible to reach.
Good to know there's a way to actually reach someone when you need help. The regular phone system is a joke.
Yeah, Claimyr made it so much easier. Worth using when you actually need to talk to a real person at Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I'm going to set up tax withholding on my next weekly claim and start setting aside some money from my previous payments. This thread probably saved me from a nasty surprise at tax time.
Glad this helped! I'm feeling much better about the whole tax situation now too.
Happy to help. Tax planning is so important when you're on unemployment. Good luck with your job search!
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I was in a similar situation and used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD when my adjudication was taking forever. Really helped me understand what was happening with my case and get it resolved faster.
Seems like a lot of people are mentioning that service. Might be worth checking out if I run into issues.
Yeah I've seen Claimyr mentioned a few times now. Must be helpful for getting through their phone system.
Just remember that Washington ESD will ask you specific questions about why you were terminated when you file your claim. Be honest but stick to the facts. Don't bad-mouth your employer but don't downplay legitimate issues either.
That's good advice about being factual without being emotional.
Exactly. Let the facts speak for themselves rather than getting into personal grievances.
Kai Santiago
Welcome to the unemployment club nobody wants to join! At least Washington's benefits are decent compared to some other states.
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Reina Salazar
•Haha true, could be worse I suppose. Thanks for the perspective!
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Jake Sinclair
Final reminder about that Claimyr service - definitely bookmark it just in case. When you're desperate to reach ESD and nothing else works, having that option available is a lifesaver.
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Reina Salazar
•Will do, thanks again for sharing that resource!
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