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Update: I'm planning to call Washington ESD Monday morning to discuss this before accepting any disability payments. Thanks everyone for the guidance - this thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding my options and the potential issues.
That's the right approach. Good luck with the call and feel free to update us on how it goes.
Sounds like you have a good plan. Hope Washington ESD can give you clear guidance on your specific situation.
Just to summarize for anyone else in a similar situation: 1) Report any changes to Washington ESD immediately, 2) Understand that unemployment requires being able and available for work, 3) Disability benefits are for when you cannot work, 4) These may be mutually exclusive depending on your specific medical restrictions, 5) Get official guidance before accepting any concurrent benefits.
Perfect summary. Those five points cover the key issues for anyone dealing with this situation.
This should be pinned somewhere - exactly the kind of summary that would have helped me understand the situation faster.
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I've been through this whole process and the best advice I can give is to call Washington ESD directly if you have questions about your calculation. They can walk you through exactly how they came up with your amount.
Easier said than done! I've been trying to call for weeks and can never get through to a real person.
I had the same problem until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get connected to Washington ESD agents. Worked great for me when I needed to discuss my benefit calculation.
Bottom line is that benefit calculations can be complex and there are lots of factors that can affect your amount. If you're not sure about yours, it's worth getting clarification from Washington ESD rather than just accepting it and potentially missing out on benefits you're entitled to.
Agreed. I'm going to review my wage history and then try to contact them to make sure my calculation is accurate. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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this thread is super helpful... wish i had found something like this when i first filed. would have saved me a lot of confusion and stress
Yeah, having all this info in one place is really valuable. Hopefully it helps other people too.
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Make sure to apply as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's no benefit to waiting, and you want to get the process started.
How long does the application process usually take for approval?
Typically 1-2 weeks if there are no issues. Could be longer if they need to verify your employment or investigate the job separation.
Just remember that each claim has its own benefit year and maximum benefit amount. They don't carry over from previous claims.
So even if I didn't use all my benefits from the first claim, I can't access those now?
Correct. Once the benefit year ends, any unused benefits are gone. Each new claim starts fresh with its own benefit calculation.
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If you end up having problems with your claim or need to appeal a decision, definitely consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I had to appeal a disqualification and their help connecting me with an ESD agent made the whole process much smoother.
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Chloe Zhang
•Seems like Claimyr is pretty popular here! I'll keep it in mind if I run into issues.
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•Yeah it's really worth it when you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Saves so much time and frustration.
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Oliver Cheng
Bottom line: your weekly benefit will probably be somewhere between $400-600 based on your wage info, but the exact amount depends on Washington ESD's calculation using your highest quarter earnings. File as soon as you're eligible and be patient with the process!
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Chloe Zhang
•Perfect summary! Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice.
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Adriana Cohn
•No problem! Hope your claim goes smoothly when you file it.
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