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- Skip the long phone menu
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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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The Washington ESD phone system is designed to discourage people from calling. If enough people give up, it reduces their workload. It's a terrible way to run a public service.
That's a depressing way to look at it, but honestly feels true based on my experience trying to get help.
I don't think it's intentionally designed that way, but the effect is the same when the system can't handle the demand.
Update: I tried Claimyr yesterday after reading about it here and actually got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 45 minutes. Finally got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to try a different approach when the regular system isn't working.
That's really encouraging to hear! I think I'm going to give it a try since nothing else has worked for me.
Glad you got your issue resolved! It's frustrating that we have to find workarounds but at least there are options.
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Just remember that unemployment benefits are temporary - they're meant to help you while you look for work, not replace working permanently. Stay focused on your job search and treat it like a full-time job itself.
Good reminder. It's easy to get comfortable but the benefits don't last forever.
And if you need help navigating any issues with Washington ESD during your claim, remember that Claimyr can connect you with agents when you need them. Much easier than the runaround you usually get.
Last thing - make sure you report any work or income while collecting benefits, even if it's just a few hours here and there. They will find out and you don't want to deal with an overpayment situation.
What happens if you get overpaid?
They make you pay it back, sometimes with penalties. Not worth the risk of trying to hide income.
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Thanks everyone for all this info. I feel better knowing what to watch out for. Sounds like as long as I keep reporting everything accurately and maintain good records, I should be okay. Will definitely respond quickly if I ever get any notices from Washington ESD!
And remember Claimyr is there if you ever need help reaching Washington ESD quickly about any issues. Much better than spending hours on hold.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the tip!
One more thing - if you do have to repay benefits, Washington ESD usually offers payment plans. Don't try to hide from it, work with them to set up something manageable.
That's good to know! At least they're reasonable about payment arrangements.
Yeah they'd rather get paid back slowly than not at all. Most people can work out reasonable monthly payments.
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One last tip - if you have any questions about your specific situation, Claimyr really is worth it. I was skeptical at first but they saved me so much time and stress dealing with ESD's phone system.
Thanks! I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim.
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If you end up getting a benefit amount that seems wrong, you can appeal the decision. I had to do that once when they miscalculated my wages and it took a few weeks but they corrected it and gave me back pay for the difference.
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Reginald Blackwell
•How do you know if the amount is wrong though? Is there a way to double-check their calculation?
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Abigail bergen
•You can request a copy of your wage transcript from Washington ESD to see what wages they have on file for you. If it doesn't match your records, that's when you'd want to appeal.
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Ahooker-Equator
Bottom line - with your previous salary of $4,200/month, you should qualify for close to the maximum weekly benefit in Washington, which is currently $999. That assumes you had consistent earnings in your base period and meet all the other eligibility requirements.
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Reginald Blackwell
•That would be amazing if true. Really hoping it works out that way when I file my claim.
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Ahooker-Equator
•Just make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file. Pay stubs, W-2s, anything that shows your earnings history.
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