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Final update from me - just wanted to confirm that my overpayment was officially reduced from $3,400 to $1,200 after I was able to speak with someone at Washington ESD through Claimyr. They found calculation errors in their system. Definitely worth exploring that option if you're stuck in phone limbo like I was.
That's amazing! You just convinced me to try that service. At this point I've got nothing to lose
Glad to hear there are actually ways to get through to them. The whole system feels so broken when you can't reach anyone
Bottom line - yes they will take your tax refund and there's not much you can do to stop it once the process starts. But if you think the overpayment is wrong, you absolutely should appeal it. Even if it takes months, it's better than paying money you don't actually owe
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm definitely going to appeal this and try to get through to someone who can actually help me figure out what happened
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes
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One thing to remember is that your claim balance is tied to your benefit year which is usually 52 weeks from when you first filed. Even if you have money left in your balance, you can't collect after your benefit year expires without filing a new claim.
Good point! I should check when my benefit year ends so I know what to expect.
Yeah that date should be somewhere in your ESD account or on your determination letter when you first got approved.
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Awesome! Remember that this is exactly what the system is designed for - don't feel guilty about using it.
And if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD by phone, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Really saved me a lot of headaches.
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One more thing - make sure you file your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still being processed. You need to maintain those weekly filings to be eligible for benefits once your claim is approved.
Got it, I'll make sure to keep up with the weekly filings. This is all new to me but I'm learning a lot from this thread.
The system can be confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. The main thing is you're starting now rather than waiting even longer. Six weeks isn't ideal but it's not the end of the world either.
Yeah, I'm trying to look at it that way. At least I'll have some income coming in while I continue job searching.
Exactly! And unemployment benefits can really help take some of the pressure off while you're looking for the right job rather than just taking anything out of desperation.
Teresa Boyd
Been following this thread and wanted to add that timing matters too. File your claim as soon as possible after termination, don't wait around hoping things will work out.
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Dylan Fisher
•Definitely noted. File immediately, got it.
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Lourdes Fox
Last thought - consider consulting with an employment attorney if the termination seems sketchy or if Washington ESD denies your claim unfairly. Sometimes having professional help makes all the difference.
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Dylan Fisher
•That's a good point. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to know it's an option.
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