Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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.
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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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Final reminder that getting through to Washington ESD by phone can be really challenging during busy periods. If you're having trouble connecting, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com can save you hours of calling and redialing. Worth considering if you need answers quickly.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks for the tip!
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For anyone struggling to reach Washington ESD about payment delays or other issues, I had success with Claimyr after trying to call for weeks on my own. They helped me get through when I had an overpayment question that was holding up my benefits.
How does that work exactly?
They basically handle the calling process for you and get you connected to an actual agent. Way better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.
The weekly schedule is nice once you get used to it but man those first few weeks waiting for everything to process are stressful. Hang in there OP, it gets more predictable.
Thanks everyone, this is really helpful. Sounds like Sunday filing and Tuesday/Wednesday payments is the normal pattern.
Yeah just stick to the routine and you'll be fine. And keep records of everything just in case.
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One more thing to add - the unemployment insurance system also helps stabilize the economy during recessions by providing income support to displaced workers.
Good point. It's not just about individual workers - unemployment insurance helps maintain consumer spending during economic downturns.
I hadn't thought about the broader economic impact. Makes the system seem even more important.
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. It's frustrating that we need a third-party service to access government benefits, but sometimes you have to work with the system as it exists.
It's worth it just for the peace of mind. At least you know you'll actually talk to someone who can help with your claim.
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Daniel Rogers
Make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and what you actually receive. The weekly benefit amount is the maximum you can get, but if you have any earnings or other deductions it will be less.
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Alexis Robinson
•That makes sense. So the number they give me is like the ceiling, not necessarily what I'll get every week.
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Daniel Rogers
•Exactly. And remember to report any income honestly - they will catch it eventually if you don't.
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Aaliyah Reed
Bottom line - your weekly benefit amount depends on your earnings in the highest quarter of your base year. For most people it ends up being around 40-50% of what they were making per week when they were working. Not great but better than nothing.
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Alexis Robinson
•Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been super helpful. I feel like I actually understand how this works now.
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Aaliyah Reed
•No problem! Good luck with your claim and job search. Hope you get back to work soon.
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