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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!
Really made a difference
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 last tip - if you have any questions about your specific situation that the website can't answer, Claimyr really is the way to go for actually talking to Washington ESD. I tried calling on my own for weeks and got nowhere.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim.
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Bottom line - if you lost your job through no fault of your own and meet the wage requirements, you should apply. The worst they can say is no, but you'll never know if you don't try.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to apply this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck with your application! Feel free to come back here if you have more questions during the process.
And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD during your claim process and can't get through on the phone, Claimyr is there to help. Sometimes you really need to speak with an agent to get specific questions answered about your unique situation.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for mentioning it earlier - I bookmarked their site just in case.
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Try not to worry too much. 10 days really isn't that long in Washington ESD time. I know it feels like forever but most claims do get approved eventually if you're eligible.
Thanks for the reassurance. I know I'm probably overthinking it but it's hard not to worry.
Completely understandable. Financial uncertainty is really stressful.
One more tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD, try using their online messaging system in addition to calling. Sometimes you get a response faster that way.
Yeah, it's in your online account. Not always faster but worth trying.
I tried their messaging system but never got a response. That's actually why I ended up using Claimyr - at least I knew I'd be able to talk to a real person about my situation.
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If you're doing your own payroll, make sure you're also staying on top of your Washington ESD quarterly reports. Missing those deadlines can affect your credit eligibility for the federal tax.
When are the quarterly deadlines? I want to make sure I have them in my calendar.
They're due the last day of the month following the end of each quarter. So January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
One more thing - if you're just starting out as an employer, you might qualify for a reduced rate with Washington ESD for your first few years. It's worth asking about when you register.
Yeah, the new employer rate is usually lower than the standard rate. It's one of the few breaks small businesses get.
I wish I had known about that when I started my business. Could have saved some money in those early years.
Sasha Reese
For anyone reading this thread later - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD on the phone to ask about benefit duration or any other questions, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical but tried it when my claim got stuck and it connected me to an agent within an hour instead of me calling for days.
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Sasha Reese
•Definitely legit. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•I should have tried this months ago instead of wasting so much time on hold. Live and learn I guess.
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Noland Curtis
Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks maximum, file every week without fail, document your job search meticulously, and report all income honestly. Follow those rules and you'll get your full benefit period.
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Juan Moreno
•Perfect summary! I feel much more confident about the process now. Really appreciate everyone's help.
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Noland Curtis
•Happy to help. This stuff is confusing when you're going through it the first time. Good luck!
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