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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
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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!
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 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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For what it's worth, Washington ESD benefits are among the better ones in the country. The maximum weekly amount is pretty decent compared to other states, and the duration is standard at 26 weeks.
That's reassuring! I was worried I wouldn't get enough to cover my basic expenses.
One last tip - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly is what you get each week, the maximum is the total you can collect over the entire benefit year (weekly amount × 26 weeks).
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect from Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Hope you get back to work soon but at least you'll have some income while you search.
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Definitely try that Claimyr service if you need to check on your appeal status. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great for getting through to Washington ESD.
Did they give you any useful information when you got through?
Yeah, they were able to tell me my appeal was scheduled for the following week. Would have been nice to know that sooner!
Keep your chin up. I know the waiting is awful but appeals do get resolved eventually. Focus on what you can control - keep applying for jobs and gather any additional documentation that might help your case.
You're right, I need to stay positive. This thread has been really helpful for managing my expectations about the timeline.
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For what it's worth, I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my weekly claim certification. It was super easy and they got me connected right away. Worth checking out the demo they have online.
Alright that's three recommendations now. I'm convinced. Thanks everyone for the advice and perspectives on the job market situation.
Just remember that unemployment numbers are lagging indicators. By the time we see them spike, the economic problems that caused them started months earlier. The good news is that means recovery can happen faster than the numbers suggest too.
That's actually hopeful. Maybe things will turn around sooner than we think.
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One more tip - if you're having issues with the online system, try applying very early in the morning like 6-7am when server traffic is lower. The site often runs slower during business hours.
That's smart! I was trying during the day when everyone else is probably online too.
Early morning or late evening usually work best for any government websites.
UPDATE: I finally got my application submitted! Turned out I was entering my middle name inconsistently. Used my full legal name exactly as it appears on my driver's license and it went through immediately. Thanks everyone for the help!
Awesome! Now you just have to wait for it to process. Hope you don't run into any adjudication delays.
Fingers crossed! At least I know about Claimyr now if I need to call them about anything.
Miguel Silva
Good luck with your claim! The system can be frustrating but most people do get approved eventually. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week even if your initial claim is still processing.
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Ethan Taylor
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
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Zainab Ismail
Yeah this thread was super helpful. I'm also newly unemployed and was feeling totally lost. Going to try Claimyr if I have trouble getting through to Washington ESD.
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Ethan Taylor
•Glad it helped you too! We're both starting this journey at the same time.
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QuantumQuasar
•Definitely recommend Claimyr if you run into any roadblocks. Made a huge difference for me when I was stuck.
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