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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 more plug for Claimyr since I see people struggling with phone contact issues throughout this thread. I know I mentioned it before but it really did save me weeks of frustration. When you're already stressed about money, the last thing you need is to spend hours on hold just to get disconnected.
I might actually try this. I've been calling Washington ESD for two weeks straight with no luck.
Definitely check out the demo video first at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ so you know what you're getting into. It shows exactly how the service works.
Bottom line for the original poster - expect 2-4 weeks from filing to first payment in a best case scenario. Could be longer if there are any complications with your claim. Start your job search immediately and file your weekly claims religiously.
This thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for all the detailed information!
Good luck with your claim! The process is frustrating but hang in there.
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keep us updated on how it goes! these denial situations help other people understand what to watch out for
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share in a few weeks.
This thread should be pinned or something. Denial reasons are one of the most confusing parts of the whole unemployment process and Washington ESD doesn't explain things clearly in their letters.
Agreed. The lack of clear communication from ESD creates so much unnecessary stress and confusion.
Exactly! A simple checklist of what they're looking for would save everyone so much time and anxiety.
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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.
Definitely legit. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
I should have tried this months ago instead of wasting so much time on hold. Live and learn I guess.
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.
Perfect summary! I feel much more confident about the process now. Really appreciate everyone's help.
Happy to help. This stuff is confusing when you're going through it the first time. Good luck!
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Just want to add that your benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year unless you have qualifying circumstances for a recalculation. So once you figure out why it's $387, that's what it'll be every week (minus any deductions for part-time work).
Good to know it's consistent. At least I can budget around that amount once I understand where it comes from.
Unless you exhaust your regular benefits and qualify for extended benefits, but that's a whole other calculation
Hope you get it figured out! The math should work out once you have the right numbers to plug in. Don't give up if it doesn't make sense at first - these calculations can be tricky.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to check my wage details online first and see if I can figure it out from there.
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Last piece of advice - be patient with the process. It can take 2-3 weeks to get your first payment even if everything goes smoothly. Don't panic if you don't hear anything right away.
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Benjamin Carter
•Good to know. I was hoping to get money next week but I guess I need to plan for it taking longer.
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Eli Wang
•Yeah, plan for the worst and hope for the best. Some people get their first payment in 10 days, others wait a month. It depends on your situation.
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Cassandra Moon
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my documents this afternoon and apply tonight when I have time to focus on it without interruptions.
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Maya Lewis
•Good luck! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the application process.
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Zane Hernandez
•You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you have all your info together, the rest is pretty straightforward.
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