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I keep seeing people mention Claimyr for getting through to Washington ESD. Has anyone actually used it successfully?
That's exactly what I need. The regular phone lines are useless.
The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works if you want to see before trying it.
Thanks everyone for all this info. It's clear that eligibility for Washington ESD unemployment benefits is more complicated than most people realize. There are a lot of worker categories that just don't qualify under the current system.
The system was designed for traditional employer-employee relationships. As the economy has changed with more gig work and contractors, the gaps have become more obvious.
Makes sense. Hopefully the rules will evolve to cover more types of modern work arrangements in the future.
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If your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, that's when you might really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. That's another situation where services like Claimyr can be helpful since adjudication can take weeks and you want to make sure there aren't any issues you can resolve.
What causes a claim to go into adjudication? Is that something I should be worried about?
Usually happens if there are questions about why you left your job or if there are wage discrepancies. Not necessarily something to worry about, but it does delay your benefits.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to gather all my employment info tonight and file first thing tomorrow morning.
You've got this! And don't hesitate to get help if you run into any roadblocks.
Thank you all so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'll update once I get through the process.
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If anyone's still having trouble reaching the right people about their applications, I also had success with that Claimyr service. Worth checking out if you're stuck on hold - the video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works.
Third recommendation for that service in this thread. Must actually work if people keep mentioning it.
Yeah I was surprised how well it worked. Saved me a lot of frustration trying to get through to someone.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to get my UI payment history together and apply for Medicaid this week. Sounds like I shouldn't have been putting it off.
Same here. This thread answered all my questions. Time to stop procrastinating and just apply.
Good luck to both of you! The peace of mind from having health coverage is worth the application hassle.
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The WorkSourceWA website is also really helpful for the job search requirement. You can create a profile there and it tracks some of your job search activities automatically. Plus they have job postings and career resources.
Is that different from the regular ESD website?
Yeah it's a separate site - worksourcewa.com. It connects to your ESD account though so your job search activities can be tracked more easily.
One last thing - if you're thinking about taking any part-time work while collecting unemployment, make sure you report ALL income on your weekly claims. Even small amounts need to be reported or you could be accused of fraud later. It's not worth the risk.
No, there's a formula. You can earn up to a certain amount before they start reducing benefits, and then it's usually not dollar for dollar. The exact calculation is on the ESD website.
I think you can earn up to about $115 per week before they reduce benefits but don't quote me on that. Check the current rules on their site.
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That makes sense. I'll concentrate on doing my weekly claims correctly and meeting the job search requirements.
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Alina Rosenthal
And keep all your documentation organized - job search contacts, any training you do, correspondence with Washington ESD. Makes everything smoother if questions come up later.
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