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Omar Farouk

Does Washington ESD unemployment count as income for Medicaid eligibility?

I'm getting ready to apply for Medicaid through Washington Healthplanfinder and I'm not sure if I need to report my unemployment benefits as income. I've been receiving UI payments from Washington ESD for about 2 months now, getting around $580 per week. Does this count toward the income limits for Medicaid? I don't want to mess up my application by reporting it wrong or leaving it out if I'm supposed to include it.

If anyone's still having trouble reaching the right people about their applications, I also had success with that Claimyr service. Worth checking out if you're stuck on hold - the video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works.

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Third recommendation for that service in this thread. Must actually work if people keep mentioning it.

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Yeah I was surprised how well it worked. Saved me a lot of frustration trying to get through to someone.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to get my UI payment history together and apply for Medicaid this week. Sounds like I shouldn't have been putting it off.

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Same here. This thread answered all my questions. Time to stop procrastinating and just apply.

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Good luck to both of you! The peace of mind from having health coverage is worth the application hassle.

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Nora Brooks

Can I apply for Washington ESD unemployment if I'm pregnant?

I'm 6 months pregnant and just got laid off from my job at a retail store. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm worried that being pregnant might disqualify me somehow. Can I still apply for Washington ESD benefits while pregnant? Do I need to tell them about my pregnancy when I file my claim? I'm really stressed about this whole situation and need to know what my options are.

Don't overthink it - just apply like anyone else would. Being pregnant doesn't change the process at all.

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You're right, I was definitely overthinking it. Thanks everyone for the advice!

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Good luck with everything! Hope your claim goes through smoothly and you find something good before the baby comes.

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Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful.

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Marina Hendrix

I was laid off can I get unemployment benefits through Washington ESD?

Just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant yesterday after 2 years. Company said it was due to reduced orders and they had to cut 15 people. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly don't know where to start. Can I get benefits through Washington ESD? What do I need to do first? I'm worried about paying my rent next month.

If you need help with your resume or job search strategies, WorkSourceWA has free workshops and one-on-one counseling. Might as well take advantage of all the resources available.

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I'll look into that. My resume definitely needs updating.

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Good luck with everything! Being laid off sucks but at least you have unemployment benefits to help bridge the gap while you find something new. You've got this!

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Thank you so much! Everyone here has been incredibly helpful.

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Hassan Khoury

What qualifies for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and honestly the website is confusing me. I worked for 18 months at a retail job making about $16/hour but got laid off last week due to store closures. My manager said I should apply but I'm not sure what the actual requirements are. Do I need to have worked a certain amount of time or made a certain amount of money? Also heard something about having to look for work - what does that actually mean? Any help would be appreciated because I've never filed for unemployment before.

Remember you have to actively look for work that's similar to what you did before, at least initially. They won't expect you to take a huge pay cut right away but you can't just apply for dream jobs that you're not qualified for.

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That makes sense. I'll focus on other retail positions and maybe some customer service roles since that's my background.

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File your claim this week for sure! The process takes time and you want to get the ball rolling. Even if there are delays, at least you'll be in the system. Good luck with everything!

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Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'm going to apply today and start my job search. Really appreciate all the advice.

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You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues during the process. This community is pretty good about helping each other out with Washington ESD stuff.

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Zainab Mahmoud

How to know if your approved for unemployment with Washington ESD?

I submitted my unemployment claim last week and I'm not sure how to tell if it got approved or not. I can log into my account but it just shows 'pending' status. Should I have gotten an email or letter by now? I've been checking every day but nothing seems to change. Is there somewhere specific I should be looking to know if your approved for unemployment benefits?

The whole process is designed to be confusing I swear. But once you figure out where to look it's not too bad. Good luck!

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Definitely feels that way sometimes! Appreciate all the help from everyone here.

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One more thing - make sure your address is correct in your account. If they send the determination letter to the wrong address that could cause delays in you knowing your status.

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Good point, I double-checked and my address looks right. Thanks for thinking of that!

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