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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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I went through this whole process 6 months ago and the biggest thing is just being patient. It takes time but if you qualify you'll get your benefits. Don't stress too much about the requirements - they're more straightforward than they seem at first.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm feeling much better about this after reading everyone's responses.
You're welcome! This community is great for getting real advice about dealing with Washington ESD.
One last thing - if you get denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and lots of denials get overturned on appeal. The important thing is to file the appeal within 30 days of getting the denial notice.
Appeals are actually pretty common and successful if you have good documentation. Don't let a denial discourage you.
If you do need to appeal, that's another time when getting through to Washington ESD by phone is really important. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier could be helpful for that too.
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Quick question - does PFML cover adoption too or just biological children?
Yes, PFML covers adoption! You can take family leave to bond with an adopted child just like with a biological child.
That's awesome! Good to know for friends who might be considering adoption.
OP, I hope this thread helped answer your question! Sounds like PFML is definitely the way to go for your situation. Congratulations on your new baby by the way!
Good luck with the application! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes.
I definitely will! Thanks everyone for all the advice and support.
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I've helped several friends navigate this after getting fired. The key is just getting that initial application submitted quickly. Everything else can be sorted out during the process. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! Definitely filing today. Feel much more confident about the whole process now.
Glad we could help! Remember to file your weekly claims starting next week too, even if your initial claim is still processing.
Final thought - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone after filing (which is super common), that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. I was skeptical but it got me connected when I needed to discuss my termination details during adjudication.
Very common unfortunately. Washington ESD gets overwhelmed with calls so having a backup way to reach them is really helpful.
Same experience here. Used Claimyr when I couldn't get through about my firing situation and it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of calling for days.
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Bottom line is extensions are pretty much not a thing anymore unless you're in approved training or qualify for a new benefit year. The pandemic spoiled us with all those federal programs.
Yeah I'm starting to get that picture. Guess I need to get serious about the training option or really ramp up the job search.
That's really your best bet. The safety net is much smaller now than it was during COVID.
AstroAce
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my card finally came today! 8 business days total from when my payment was processed. Thanks for all the info everyone
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CosmicCaptain
•Awesome! That gives me hope mine will be here soon too.
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Malik Johnson
•see told you it would be fine!
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CosmicCaptain
Final update - got my card yesterday! Took exactly 9 business days from when payment was issued. For anyone else waiting, just be patient it will come. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
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Omar Zaki
•Great news! Hope you didn't need to use Claimyr after all, but good to know it's there if anyone else has issues.
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Freya Thomsen
•Perfect timing! Now you can set up that direct deposit for future payments.
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