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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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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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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For anyone doing the math - if you receive the maximum weekly benefit in Washington ($929) and have 10% withheld, that's about $4,830 in federal taxes over a full year of benefits. Just to give you an idea of the scale.
Wow, that's a significant amount. Definitely makes sense to think carefully about the withholding decision.
Exactly. And if you're in a higher tax bracket, you'd still owe more on top of that $4,830.
Don't forget that if you receive unemployment benefits, you might also qualify for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, depending on your total income for the year. Sometimes people focus too much on the taxes owed and forget about potential credits.
Good point! I qualified for EIC last year even though I received unemployment for part of the year.
I hadn't thought about tax credits. Definitely something to look into when I file my return.
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The job search requirement is no joke. I got selected for a random audit and had to provide detailed documentation of every job search activity. Keep good records from day one!
What kind of documentation did they want?
Screenshots of job applications, dates and times of when I applied, contact information for employers, notes about networking activities. Everything.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I was skeptical at first but it really helped when I needed to reach Washington ESD about a weekly claim processing delay. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now.
You've got this! The first one is always the hardest but it becomes routine pretty quickly.
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One more thing - if you disagree with any decision Washington ESD makes about your claim, you have the right to appeal. You get 30 days from the date of the decision to file an appeal, so don't wait if you think there's been a mistake.
Good to know about the appeal process. Hopefully I won't need it, but it's reassuring to know there's recourse if something goes wrong.
Most people never need to appeal, but it's important to know your rights. The appeal process is pretty straightforward if you ever need it.
This thread has been super helpful! I feel like I actually understand the process now. Going to file my initial claim tonight and set up reminders for weekly claims. Thanks everyone for breaking this down.
Glad we could help! Remember to file that weekly claim every week and keep good job search records. You've got this!
Thank you all so much! This was exactly what I needed to understand how everything works.
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Good luck with your new application! Sounds like you have a much better chance this time with more work history.
Thanks! I'm feeling more confident about it now after all this advice.
Final update: I went ahead and filed my new claim online. The system accepted it and I'm now waiting for the determination. Thanks everyone for the help and encouragement!
Keep us posted on how it goes. And remember, if you need to contact them about anything, Claimyr is there to help.
Will do! Fingers crossed this works out better than last time.
Nina Fitzgerald
The important thing is not to let fear of making a mistake prevent you from getting the benefits you're entitled to. If you're genuinely able to work within your restrictions and actively looking for suitable employment, you should qualify for unemployment benefits.
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Taylor Chen
•Thank you, that's reassuring. I think I'm overthinking this because I'm scared of doing something wrong.
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Jason Brewer
•Your fear is understandable but don't let it paralyze you. Get the information you need and make an informed decision.
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Kiara Fisherman
Bottom line: get medical clearance for some type of work, document your restrictions, be honest with Washington ESD about your situation, and keep detailed records of everything. If you follow those steps, you should be able to navigate this successfully.
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Taylor Chen
•This has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I need to do now.
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Liam Cortez
•Good luck! It's a complicated situation but definitely manageable if you approach it the right way.
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