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- Call the correct department
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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.
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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.
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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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Make sure you're also checking with your county's social services department. They often have additional programs beyond the state ones.
I'll do that. Every bit of help counts right now. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.
Also check with the Salvation Army and United Way in your area. They often have emergency assistance programs too.
Been there, it sucks. Just remember that this is temporary. Keep applying for jobs and take whatever help you can get to survive until you find something.
Thank you. Sometimes you just need to hear that it's temporary and you'll get through it. I really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions.
You're going to be okay. It might take a while but you'll find something. Just don't give up.
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Make sure you understand the difference between filing your initial claim and filing weekly claims. The initial claim is a one-time thing when you first apply. Weekly claims are what you file every week to actually receive payments. Both are done through the same Washington ESD website but they're different processes.
Exactly! And you have to file those weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending approval. It's weird but that's how the system works.
Yeah I made the mistake of not filing weekly claims while waiting for approval and it delayed my benefits even more. Don't skip those weekly filings!
Washington ESD = Employment Security Department = unemployment office. All the same thing, just different ways people refer to it. The important thing is getting your claim filed as soon as possible after losing your job. Don't wait around thinking about it.
Perfect summary, thank you! I'm going to start the application process right now.
Good luck! It's intimidating at first but you'll get through it. Most people do eventually get their benefits, it just takes patience.
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Just remember to keep detailed records of everything - when you filed, when you got responses, any communications with Washington ESD or your former employer. If things get complicated, having good records helps a lot.
Great advice. I'll start a folder with everything related to this claim.
Smart move. Organization makes everything easier if you need to appeal or have questions later.
Final thought - even if you think you might not qualify, apply anyway. I've seen people surprised by approvals when they thought they'd be denied. Washington ESD looks at each case individually.
That's what we're here for. Good luck with your claim!
And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr can help you get connected without the endless phone tag.
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One more thing - keep copies of everything you submit for SNAP, including your Washington ESD payment records. You might need them later for recertification or if there are any questions about your case.
Will do. I've learned to keep copies of everything after dealing with Washington ESD!
Andre Lefebvre
Just don't get too comfortable! I've seen people coast on UI and then scramble when they're down to their last few weeks. Start your serious job hunting now, not later.
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Nia Thompson
•Definitely not planning to coast! I've been applying to jobs consistently, just wanted to understand my timeline better.
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Aisha Hussain
good luck with the job search! the market seems to be getting a little better lately so hopefully you'll find something before you need all 26 weeks
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Nia Thompson
•Thanks! Fingers crossed. At least now I know I'm not about to run out of benefits next week like I was worried about.
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