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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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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I was confused about this too until I talked to a Washington ESD agent through Claimyr. They explained that benefit amounts are set by state law and based on individual work history. Economic conditions don't change the calculation formula, though they might affect things like benefit duration extensions.
That's really helpful! I've been putting off calling because I assumed I'd never get through.
Yeah, regular calling is basically impossible, but Claimyr made it actually manageable to get answers to my questions.
Bottom line: high unemployment rates in your area don't reduce your individual benefit amount. Your weekly benefit is calculated based on your personal earnings history during your base period. If your benefit seems lower than expected, it's more likely due to factors like your specific base period wages, tax withholding, or comparing different types of benefit programs.
Thank you everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much better understanding that my benefit amount is based on my own work history and not affected by what's happening economically around me.
Glad we could help clear that up! The unemployment system can be confusing, but at least you know your benefit calculation is protected and individual to your situation.
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For what it's worth, I tried that Claimyr service mentioned earlier when I had questions about my claim status and it was really helpful. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get straight answers about these complex programs.
Good to hear another positive review. I might try it myself if I run into more issues.
The demo video really shows how it works if you're curious about it before trying.
Bottom line: extended benefits aren't available right now in Washington but could be triggered if unemployment rises. Keep filing weekly claims after regular benefits end to maintain eligibility. Washington ESD handles everything automatically if you qualify.
Perfect summary! This is exactly what I needed to know.
Yep, that covers all the key points we discussed.
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For anyone still on the fence about withholding - remember that unemployment benefits end, but tax bills don't go away. Better to have the money set aside from the start.
That's a really good point. When the benefits stop, you don't want to be stuck with a tax bill you can't pay.
Exactly why I chose to withhold. Peace of mind is worth the smaller weekly amount.
Final thought - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to set up withholding or ask questions about it, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. Used it myself when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
Good to know! I was able to set up withholding online, but it's nice to know there's a backup option if I need to talk to someone.
Yeah, it's definitely handy when the regular phone system isn't working. Saves a lot of time and frustration.
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Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Seems like it might be worth trying if I run into problems.
Yeah, it saved me a lot of frustration. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
Bottom line: expect payments Tuesday/Wednesday if you file by Sunday, but don't panic if it's a day or two late occasionally. The system isn't perfect but it's generally reliable.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better about knowing what to expect with the payment timing.
Lucas Lindsey
I'm curious - does Washington pay the waiting week retroactively if you filed before 2018? Or is that just for new claims after they changed the rule?
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Paige Cantoni
•The elimination of the waiting week only applies to claims filed after the rule change in 2018. Claims filed before that would still have had the unpaid waiting week.
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Lucas Lindsey
•That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
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Chad Winthrope
Update: I ended up using Claimyr like several people suggested and got through to an ESD agent this morning. Turns out there was a verification flag on my account that was holding up the first week payment. The agent cleared it and said I should see the payment in 2-3 business days. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Paige Cantoni
•Great news! That verification flag thing happens more often than people realize.
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Jason Brewer
•Perfect! Sounds like the exact same issue I had. Should be all set now.
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