Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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 post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Just wanted to add - don't forget about the one-week waiting period for regular unemployment benefits. You won't get paid for your first week of unemployment, even if you're approved immediately.
Wait, so even if I qualify, I don't get anything for the first week? That seems unfair.
Yeah, it's been that way for years. It's just how the system works. Plan accordingly because that first payment might not come for 3-4 weeks after you file.
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This whole thread is gold. Should be required reading for anyone who loses their job in Washington state.
Agreed! So much good information here. Really appreciate everyone taking time to help.
That's what this community is for. We've all been there.
One final note - I had to use Claimyr again last week for a different question about my weekly claim, and it's still working great for actually reaching Washington ESD staff. Way better than the regular phone nightmare.
Good to know it's consistently helpful. I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them.
The regular phone system is broken. Services like that are the only way to actually talk to someone.
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The most important thing is to be patient and persistent. Washington ESD processes thousands of claims and sometimes things get delayed, but if you stay on top of your weekly filings and job search requirements you'll eventually get your benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting this process now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
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Bottom line is you should file the claim if you believe you had good cause. Washington ESD will investigate and make a determination based on the facts. Just be honest and provide as much supporting evidence as possible.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims and continue your job search. You've got this!
Hope it works out for you! Let us know how it goes if you feel comfortable updating us.
Miguel Hernández
The most important thing is to be completely honest on your application and weekly claims. Washington ESD takes fraud seriously, but as long as you're truthful about everything, you shouldn't have any problems as an IHSS worker.
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Ahooker-Equator
•Definitely planning to be completely honest. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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Toot-n-Mighty
Just wanted to follow up one more time about Claimyr - if you do run into any issues where you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your IHSS work situation, that service really does make a huge difference. The phone system is impossible otherwise.
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Sasha Ivanov
•I might need to try that if my claim gets complicated. Thanks for mentioning it multiple times - must really work!
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Toot-n-Mighty
•It does! I was skeptical at first but after spending hours on hold getting nowhere, it was worth every penny to actually speak with a Washington ESD agent.
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