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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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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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had to wait 10 days for my first payment even though everything looked fine online - just the way their system works unfortunately
10 days seems like forever when you're waiting! At least I know it's not just me having this issue.
Final suggestion - if your payment is still delayed after checking all these things, document everything (screenshots of your claim status, weekly claim confirmations, etc.) in case you need to escalate the issue or file an appeal later.
Good advice! I'll start taking screenshots of everything just in case. Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions.
Smart thinking - having documentation makes everything easier if you do need to contact them
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Don't forget you can also look into job training programs while you're collecting unemployment. Washington has some good retraining programs that can help you learn new skills while you're looking for work.
That's actually something I've been thinking about. Are those programs free?
Many of them are, and some even allow you to continue collecting unemployment while you're in training. Check with WorkSource Washington.
Bottom line - yes you can definitely collect unemployment if you get laid off. It's literally what the system is designed for. File as soon as possible, be honest and accurate with all information, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you run into issues. You've paid into this system through your paychecks, so don't feel bad about using it when you need it.
Good luck with everything! Hope your layoff situation works out better than expected.
You got this! The unemployment system isn't perfect but it will help bridge the gap until you find your next job.
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Update: I finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Took about 25 minutes and the agent was able to tell me exactly what was holding up my claim. Definitely worth it if you're having trouble getting through on your own.
They needed additional verification from my employer about my separation date. Something I could have provided weeks ago if I'd known.
This is exactly why I'm going to try Claimyr too. Been waiting 3 weeks with no communication.
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I might do that if I have more questions. Right now I feel much better understanding that these are separate programs.
Smart to get official confirmation when you can. These forum discussions are helpful but nothing beats talking to the actual agency.
Just to add one more point - unemployment benefits are also taxable income, while Social Security benefits may or may not be taxable depending on your total income. Another difference between the programs.
Good to know about the taxes. I'll make sure to set some money aside or have taxes withheld from my unemployment payments.
Yes, you can choose to have federal taxes withheld from your Washington ESD payments when you certify your weekly claims. Highly recommended to avoid a big tax bill later.
MoonlightSonata
Make sure you understand the difference between fraud and overpayment. Fraud requires intent to deceive. Overpayment can happen due to mistakes or misunderstanding. Your situation sounds like the latter.
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Amina Diallo
•That's a really important distinction I didn't know about. So they have to prove I intended to deceive them for it to be fraud?
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MoonlightSonata
•Exactly. The fact that you're now trying to fix it voluntarily actually works in your favor to show you didn't have fraudulent intent.
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Mateo Gonzalez
Whatever you do, don't ignore this hoping it goes away. I know someone who did that and it turned a simple overpayment into a much bigger problem with way higher penalties.
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Amina Diallo
•Definitely not ignoring it. I'm going to try calling first thing Monday and if I can't get through I'll try that Claimyr service.
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Mateo Gonzalez
•Good plan. The sooner you get this sorted, the better. And remember, thousands of people deal with similar issues - you're not the first person this has happened to.
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