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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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.
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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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- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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You've got this! The first certification is always the most nerve-wracking but it gets easier. Just remember the timing - every two weeks starting when ESD tells you to, and be honest with your answers.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions after your first certification.
One more tip - if you ever have issues with the online certification system, you can sometimes certify by phone. The automated phone system is usually more reliable than the website.
Good backup option to know about. Hope I won't need it but nice to have alternatives.
The phone system is pretty straightforward too. Just have your Social Security number and PIN ready if you need to use it.
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The most important thing is just to get started. Don't overthink it - the system will walk you through most of the steps. I was so intimidated when I first had to file but it's really not as complicated as it seems once you get going.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to go file my claim right now. Wish me luck!
Good luck! And remember to file those weekly claims every week - that's the key to actually getting your benefits.
One last thing - if you run into problems reaching Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I used it twice when I had issues and both times got connected to an agent who could actually help me. Worth trying if you get stuck.
Seconding this - used Claimyr when my claim was stuck and finally got answers. The regular phone system is just impossible to get through.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Thanks again everyone!
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Just a heads up - the Washington ESD website sometimes goes down for maintenance on Sunday nights, so plan accordingly when you're trying to file your claims or access your account.
Good to know! I was wondering why I couldn't log in last Sunday evening.
Does anyone know if there's a mobile app for managing your Washington ESD account, or do you have to use the website?
There's no official Washington ESD mobile app. You have to use the website, but it's mobile-friendly so it works okay on phones and tablets.
Okay, that's what I figured. The mobile website version works well enough for filing weekly claims.
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Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel much more informed about the process now. I'm going to file my claim and be completely transparent about my SSDI status. Will update this thread with how it goes in case it helps others in similar situations.
Yes, please do update us! These real-world experiences help so much for others facing the same situation.
Definitely will update. This community has been incredibly helpful and I want to pay it forward.
One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you report any SSDI payments you receive that week. Washington ESD needs to know about all income sources to calculate your benefits correctly. It's better to over-report than under-report.
Will do! I'd rather be completely transparent and have them adjust my benefits accordingly than risk any issues down the road.
Exactly the right attitude. Transparency protects you and ensures you get the benefits you're entitled to without any complications.
Matthew Sanchez
The Washington ESD system is honestly a mess when it comes to showing important info like benefit balances. I've been through this with several family members and it's always a struggle to find basic account information.
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Ella Thompson
•It's 2025 and they still can't make a decent website interface. So frustrating when you just need simple information.
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Dominic Green
•At least I'm not the only one having this problem. Makes me feel less crazy for not being able to find it.
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JacksonHarris
UPDATE: I finally found it! There's a link called 'View Benefit Information' that wasn't obvious at first. It shows your total benefit amount and how much you have left. Had to dig around for like 30 minutes but it's there.
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JacksonHarris
•It was under the main menu, not on the dashboard. Look for a section about claim information or benefit details.
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Jeremiah Brown
•Thanks for sharing what worked! Going to check my account now.
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