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One last thing - if you're getting any other benefits like food stamps or medical assistance, make sure your unemployment income doesn't affect those programs. I had to report my UI benefits to other agencies too.
Good point. DSHS needed to know about my unemployment benefits for my medical coverage.
Update for anyone still reading - I ended up using Claimyr one more time this month when I needed clarification about how to report some consulting work. The agent I spoke with was really helpful and explained exactly how to handle irregular income on the weekly claims. Definitely recommend if you're stuck and can't get through on your own.
Thank you for all your help everyone! I feel much more confident about the weekly certification process now.
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Has anyone used that Claimyr service that was mentioned? I'm not starting a job yet but I've been trying to get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication status for weeks with no luck.
Yeah I used it - worked really well for me. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
I was skeptical at first but it actually helped me reach an agent when I couldn't get through on my own. Worth looking into if you're stuck.
Bottom line - keep filing your weekly claims and report your work honestly. That's the safest approach. Washington ESD makes it pretty clear what you need to do on the weekly claim form.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now.
No problem! It's always stressful when you're not sure about the process, but you're doing the right thing by asking.
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I've used Claimyr twice now when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about different issues. First time was about my benefit amount calculation, second time was about a job search requirement question. Both times it was so much easier than trying to get through on my own.
That's really helpful to know. I might need to use that if I run into problems.
Okay you've convinced me to at least check it out. The regular phone system is just too frustrating.
Bottom line: file your claim with Washington ESD online, file your weekly claims every week, and let Washington ESD handle all the payments. Your former employer is out of the picture once you're laid off, except for any separation information they provide to Washington ESD.
Perfect summary! That makes everything so much clearer. Thanks everyone for all the help.
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Just wanted to add that if you're getting severance pay, that might affect when your unemployment benefits start. Washington ESD considers severance as wages so there could be a delay. Something to keep in mind when planning your finances.
It usually just delays when your benefits start, not the whole claim. But you should definitely mention it when you file so they can calculate everything correctly.
This is exactly the kind of situation where calling Washington ESD directly helps. If you use something like Claimyr to get through, they can explain how your severance affects your claim timeline.
The whole system is pretty straightforward once you get started. Just make sure you do your weekly claims every week even if you're still in the waiting period or dealing with severance issues. Missing weekly claims can mess up your whole claim.
Got it - consistency is key. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been super informative.
Henrietta Beasley
honestly this whole system is so complicated. why cant they just have one simple program instead of all these different types of benefits that may or may not exist
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Lincoln Ramiro
•I know, right? It's like you need a degree in unemployment law just to figure out what you're entitled to.
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Faith Kingston
•The complexity comes from having different funding sources - state funds, federal programs, employer programs. Each has different rules and requirements.
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Emma Johnson
Final answer: unless your former employer specifically told you about a supplemental unemployment benefit program during your employment, you probably don't have access to one. Focus on your regular Washington ESD benefits and don't worry about missing out on something that likely doesn't exist for your situation.
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Victoria Brown
•Thanks everyone! This thread really helped clear up my confusion. I'll stick with my regular UI claim and stop worrying about supplemental benefits I probably don't qualify for.
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Liam Brown
•Glad you got it sorted out! Sometimes these unemployment terms can be really confusing when you're dealing with it for the first time.
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