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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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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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Just a heads up that Washington ESD has been dealing with a lot of fraud issues lately so they're being extra careful with new claims. Don't be surprised if they ask for additional verification documents.
What kind of additional documents might they ask for?
Could be anything from pay stubs to tax returns to verification of your identity. Just respond quickly if they request anything to avoid delays.
I had to use that claimyr thing too when my claim got stuck in some kind of review process. Honestly worth it just to talk to a real person who could explain what was happening with my case.
How much does that service cost? I'm already strapped for cash.
They don't ask for payment upfront or anything. The main thing is it actually works to get you connected to Washington ESD when their regular phone system is useless.
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The key thing is to not panic. Washington ESD has to verify a lot of information before they can approve claims, so it naturally takes time. As long as you were honest on your application, you should be fine.
Thanks for the reassurance! The waiting is just nerve-wracking when you need the income
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Bottom line - expect roughly 50% of your gross weekly wages up to the $999 maximum. File as soon as you're eligible and don't wait around because benefits can't be backdated very far.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful in understanding what to expect.
Good luck with your claim if you end up filing! The process can be frustrating but the benefits definitely help bridge the gap while job searching.
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between gross and net income when calculating. Washington ESD uses your gross wages for benefit calculations, not what you took home after taxes and deductions.
Good point. So if I was taking home $3200/month after taxes but my gross was $4300, they'd use the $4300 figure?
Exactly. They use the gross amount reported by your employer on your wage records.
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Final tip - when you file your claim, make sure you have your federal EIN number handy. Washington ESD will ask for it to verify your business registration and wage records.
Perfect! I have that number saved. Thanks for the heads up.
Also make sure you know your SIC code if they ask - it's the industry classification code for your business type
Update: I just filed using the information from this thread and the process was actually pretty straightforward. Used Claimyr to get through to ESD and they confirmed my eligibility right away. Thanks everyone!
About 10 minutes to get connected, then maybe 15 minutes on the phone with the ESD agent. So much better than trying to call on my own.
Definitely going to try that service myself. Thanks for the update!
Daniela Rossi
Final thought - document everything as you go through this process. If you do find work later and something happens again, you'll have a better roadmap of resources and contacts.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•That's smart thinking. I'll start keeping better track of all the programs and contacts people have mentioned here.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I have a lot of leads to follow up on now. I'll try the Claimyr service first to make sure I haven't missed anything with Washington ESD, then start exploring the other programs people mentioned. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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Ryan Kim
•Good luck! Hope something works out for you soon.
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James Johnson
•Keep us posted on how things go. Your experience might help others in the same situation.
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