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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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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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One last thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims every Sunday even while you're waiting for your first payment. Don't let any weeks lapse or you'll have to start the process over.
Definitely planning to file every week. Already have a reminder set on my phone for Sunday mornings.
Smart! Consistency is key with unemployment claims. Miss a week and it becomes a huge headache.
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You're going to do fine. Having all your documentation organized and arriving prepared puts you ahead of most people. The Washington ESD representatives deal with unprepared people all day so they'll appreciate that you came ready.
Really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone. This forum has been more helpful than the Washington ESD website!
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I tried calling Washington ESD last week to confirm my payment schedule and couldn't get through after literally 3 hours of trying. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got connected in about 45 minutes. The agent confirmed payments are weekly and also helped me understand why one of my payments was delayed.
I keep hearing about Claimyr in these threads. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.
I was skeptical at first but when you really need to talk to someone at ESD, it's a lifesaver.
For anyone still confused: File weekly claims every Sunday, get paid weekly (usually Tuesday-Thursday), and never skip a week. That's the basic schedule. Everything else is just details and potential delays.
Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful.
Agreed, this cleared up a lot of confusion for me too.
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For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about benefit amounts, I also used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Being able to actually talk to someone instead of getting busy signals all day made such a difference.
I keep hearing about this service. Might have to try it if I can't get through on my own soon.
The video demo on their site really shows how much easier it makes the whole process of reaching Washington ESD.
Bottom line: your weekly benefit amount will be roughly 50% of your average weekly wage from your highest earning quarter, up to the state maximum. It's not based on your most recent paycheck or your annual salary directly.
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I think I have a much better understanding now of what to expect from Washington ESD.
Liam Sullivan
If anyone else runs into issues getting through to Washington ESD for clarification, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get your questions answered.
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Amara Okafor
•The phone lines are definitely brutal. I gave up trying to call after getting disconnected 5 times in one day.
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Liam Sullivan
•That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. The regular phone system is just overwhelmed most of the time.
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Giovanni Colombo
Final tip - once you file, save your confirmation number and keep track of your claim details. You'll need this information for weekly claims and any future correspondence with Washington ESD.
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CosmicCrusader
•Should I print out the confirmation page or is saving it digitally okay?
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Giovanni Colombo
•Either way works, but I always recommend having a backup. Screenshot it and also write down the confirmation number somewhere safe.
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