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I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and it actually worked. The agent I spoke with was knowledgeable about these complex eligibility questions. Might be worth trying for anyone who needs specific guidance about their workers comp/UI situation.
That's encouraging to hear. I'm definitely going to give it a try since the regular phone system is useless.
Yeah, it's frustrating that you have to use a third-party service to reach your own state agency, but at least it works.
Bottom line seems to be that you need to be medically cleared for work AND actively job searching to qualify for UI. If you're still on workers comp, you're probably not meeting those requirements. The transition period after workers comp ends might be your best bet.
Thanks everyone for all the input. Sounds like I need to focus on my medical recovery first and then plan for the transition to job searching when I'm cleared for work.
That's probably the smart approach. Make sure you have all your documentation ready for when you do transition.
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I tried calling Washington ESD last week about reactivating an old claim and couldn't get through after trying for 3 days. Finally used Claimyr and got connected to an agent within an hour. Worth every penny when you need to actually talk to someone.
That's the third person who's mentioned that service. Might be worth looking into if I have any issues with my claim.
Definitely check out their demo video if you're curious. Shows exactly how it works.
File as soon as you're eligible! Don't worry about how many times you've filed before. The worst thing you can do is wait and miss out on benefits you're entitled to.
You're right. I'm going to file online today. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Good luck with your claim! Hope you get back to work soon.
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the whole thing gives me anxiety tbh, so many rules and calculations
I feel you. The system definitely isn't user friendly.
Once you get through the initial setup it's mostly just filing your weekly claims. The hardest part is understanding the benefit calculation upfront.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. Sounds like with my income level I should qualify for decent benefits. Now I just need to actually file the claim.
Make sure to gather all your employment info before starting. You'll need employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation.
Already started collecting that paperwork. Hoping the filing process goes smoothly!
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One more tip - if you have trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit calculation, services like Claimyr can help you connect with agents quickly instead of waiting on hold all day. I used them twice and it saved me hours of frustration.
Geoff Richards
My sister had to wait almost 6 weeks because she forgot to verify her identity. Make sure you've completed all the steps in your account.
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Chris Elmeda
•Where do I check if I need to verify identity? I don't remember doing that.
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Geoff Richards
•Should be in your account dashboard if there are any action items needed.
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Jean Claude
Final tip: payments usually hit accounts Tuesday nights or Wednesday mornings for most people. So if you don't see anything by Thursday, that's when I'd start worrying.
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Chris Elmeda
•Good to know! I'll keep that timeline in mind.
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Hazel Garcia
•yep thats when mine always comes, wednesday morning
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