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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.
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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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One thing I wish someone had told me - don't wait to file your claim thinking you might find a job quickly. Even if you find work right away, you won't get in trouble for filing. But if you wait and don't find work immediately, you'll miss out on benefits for those first weeks.
That's really good advice! I was thinking about waiting a week or two to see if I could find something first.
Don't wait! File as soon as possible. You can always stop claiming benefits if you find work, but you can't go back and claim benefits for weeks you didn't file.
Also remember that receiving unemployment benefits doesn't hurt your chances of getting hired. Employers understand that people lose jobs and need temporary assistance. Focus on your job search and don't feel guilty about using a system you've paid into.
I was worried about that! Thanks for the reassurance. I do feel better knowing I've already paid into the system.
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Last thing - once you start receiving benefits, you'll need to keep filing those weekly claims every week and continue your job search. It becomes routine but don't skip weeks or you won't get paid for those weeks.
Thanks everyone, this has been incredibly helpful! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
Just remember that if you can't reach Washington ESD when you need help, services like Claimyr can be a lifesaver. I wish I'd known about it sooner when I was struggling to get through their phone lines.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the process goes smoothly though!
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Just filed my new claim last week after my previous one ended in August. The online application took about 30 minutes and was pretty straightforward. Now just waiting for approval.
That gives me confidence to get started! Did you need any special documents or just your basic employment info?
Just had my Social Security number, employer info, and dates/reasons for job separations. Same stuff as the first time basically.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Going to start my application tonight. Fingers crossed it goes smoother than my first claim experience.
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
And remember if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr can save you hours of waiting on hold.
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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I used them when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my benefit transition and it was super helpful. Way better than spending hours on hold. The agents I talked to through their service were really knowledgeable about the different benefit programs.
Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that. I might give it a try if I can't get through to Washington ESD on my own.
The peace of mind alone is worth it when you're stressed about your benefits running out.
Whatever you do, make sure you understand the timeline. Regular UI in Washington is typically 26 weeks, but it can vary based on the unemployment rate when you filed. Extended Benefits add up to 13 more weeks if you qualify. After that, you're looking at other assistance programs.
So potentially up to 39 weeks total if I qualify for everything? That would give me more time to find something.
Right, but remember that EB isn't guaranteed - it depends on the state's unemployment rate staying high enough to trigger the program.
Emma Thompson
Just want to echo what others have said - be completely honest about your income. I reported everything, even small odd jobs, and never had any problems with Washington ESD. The system actually works pretty well if you follow the rules.
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Mei Chen
•That's reassuring. I was worried it would be more complicated than it actually is.
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Emma Thompson
•It seems complicated at first but once you do it a few times it becomes routine. Just always err on the side of reporting too much rather than too little.
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Malik Davis
For what it's worth, I think the $5 deduction they give you is supposed to cover work-related expenses like gas or tools. So if you make $100 in a week, they only count $95 against your benefits. It's a small thing but every bit helps.
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CosmicCadet
•That's correct. The $5 is a standard deduction they apply to all work income to account for work expenses.
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Mei Chen
•Makes sense. Every little bit does help when you're trying to make ends meet.
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