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- 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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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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If you do end up needing to call Washington ESD, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Being able to talk to an actual person who can look at your specific claim is invaluable when you're anxious about the process.
What kind of information can they actually give you over the phone? I thought most claim details were private.
They can tell you the status of your claim, if there are any issues holding it up, and what steps you might need to take. As long as you can verify your identity.
Bottom line - 10 days is still within the normal range. I know it feels like forever when you're waiting for money, but try to be patient for at least another week or two. Most claims do get approved eventually, it just takes time for the system to work through everything.
Thanks for the reassurance. It's helpful to hear that most claims do get approved eventually.
Agreed. The waiting is the hardest part but it usually works out in the end.
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I used Claimyr last week when I needed to check on my adjudication status and it was honestly a game changer. Being able to actually talk to a Washington ESD rep instead of getting hung up on was worth it.
Ok you guys are really selling me on this service. I might just bite the bullet if the website doesn't cooperate tomorrow.
Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. The Washington ESD system is broken and we shouldn't have to suffer because of it
Pro tip: if you do get the website to work, complete the whole application in one sitting. Don't try to save it halfway through - the session will expire and you'll lose everything.
That's probably what happened to me the first few times. I kept stopping to look up information.
Yeah the timeout on their system is super short. Have everything ready before you even start the application
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Just wanted to add that Washington ESD also considers alternative base periods if you don't qualify under the standard one. So even if your regular base period doesn't have enough earnings, they might look at a more recent period. Don't give up if you get initially denied.
That's good to know! I had no idea they had alternative base periods.
Yeah, it's not widely advertised but it helps people who had recent job changes or were out of work for a while.
One last thing - if you're really worried about this, you could always call Washington ESD directly to ask about your specific situation. Though as others mentioned, getting through can be challenging. That Claimyr service people mentioned might be worth trying if you need to reach them urgently.
I might look into that if I end up needing to file a claim. Thanks again everyone!
No problem! This forum is great for getting real experiences from people who've been through the process.
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hope it all works out for you. the job search grind is tough but something will come through eventually. just keep at it and use all the resources available
Thanks for the encouragement. It's been a rough few months but I'm trying to stay positive and explore all options.
same here, we got this! at least now we know there are more options than we thought
Final reminder - make sure to keep detailed records of all your job search activities, income, and any program applications. Good documentation can save you a lot of headaches if questions come up later.
Definitely learned that lesson! I've been keeping spreadsheets of everything since I started my claim.
Smart approach. Good record keeping is essential whether you're on UI, transitioning between programs, or starting new employment.
McKenzie Shade
Been on unemployment twice in the past 5 years and the max benefit has definitely gone up each time. It's one of the few things that actually keeps pace with cost of living increases in Washington state.
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Harmony Love
•That's good to hear! With how expensive everything has gotten, at least unemployment benefits are trying to keep up.
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McKenzie Shade
•Yeah, though it's still tough to live on even with the maximum amount, especially in Seattle area. But it's better than what some other states offer for sure.
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Rudy Cenizo
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info about Washington unemployment maximums. This thread answered way more questions than I expected when I started reading!
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Sophia Gabriel
•Agreed! Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experiences.
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Ezra Beard
•That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the unemployment system. Good luck with your claim!
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