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- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- 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!
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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!
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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.
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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Just wanted to add - if you need help reaching Washington ESD for your appeal or questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. Used it myself when I was dealing with an overpayment issue. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person instead of trying to navigate their website or automated system.
I'm definitely looking into it. At this point I need all the help I can get to sort this out quickly.
Yeah, for something like this where there's clearly been an error, getting on the phone with an agent is usually the fastest way to resolution.
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Good luck with your application! Most people get approved without major issues. The waiting is the hardest part but once you're in the system and filing weekly claims it becomes routine.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to gather my employment info and start the application tonight.
Just remember to be patient with the process. Washington ESD handles thousands of claims and sometimes things take longer than expected. But the benefits are there to help you get back on your feet, so don't let the bureaucracy discourage you from applying.
Definitely won't let it discourage me. I need these benefits to keep my apartment while I job search.
That's exactly what the system is designed for. You paid into it through your previous jobs, so don't feel bad about using it when you need it.
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If all else fails and you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, I've heard that Claimyr service mentioned here actually works. My cousin used it when her claim got stuck in adjudication and she finally got answers.
Three people have mentioned Claimyr now. Must actually work if people keep recommending it.
Yeah I'm seeing it mentioned more and more on these forums. Might be worth trying if the regular phone lines aren't working.
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Whatever you decide to do, file the claim sooner rather than later. There are time limits on when you can file, and the process takes time even in straightforward cases.
You're right. I'll start gathering my documentation and file this week. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
Good luck! Hope it works out for you.
One last suggestion - if you do need to call Washington ESD about your case, I'd recommend trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I used it last month when I needed to talk to someone about my adjudication issue and it actually worked. Saved me hours of redialing and getting hung up on.
I'm definitely going to try that. Thanks for the recommendation!
Seconding Claimyr - it's worth it just to avoid the frustration of trying to get through on your own.
Ethan Clark
The appeals process saved me when I was wrongfully denied. Take it seriously, prepare well, and you have a real chance of winning. Washington ESD approves a decent percentage of appeals when people actually show up with evidence.
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Javier Hernandez
•Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about fighting this now.
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Ethan Clark
•You got this! Just remember to stay organized and present the facts clearly. Good luck with your hearing!
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AstroAce
One last thing - if you lose the appeal at the hearing level, you can still appeal to the Board of Appeals. Don't give up if the first appeal doesn't go your way.
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AstroAce
•Yes, but focus on winning the first appeal. The Board of Appeals is more limited in what they review, so it's better to get it right at the hearing level.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Also, sometimes using Claimyr to talk to an agent about appeal strategy can help if you're unsure about your next steps after a hearing.
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