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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!
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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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One last thing - after you file, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. Don't forget about that step or you could lose benefits even if you're approved.
How often do I need to file these weekly claims?
Every week, usually on the same day. Washington ESD will give you specific instructions once your claim is processed.
And remember, if you need help navigating any part of the process or have questions after filing, Claimyr can connect you with Washington ESD agents much faster than trying to call on your own. Really worth checking out their site and demo video.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully the application goes smoothly though!
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Quick update for anyone following - just got my payment notification! Filed Sunday, got paid Friday morning. First payment took exactly 5 business days.
Glad it worked out. The first payment is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect.
Exactly! Now I know what timeline to expect for future weekly claims.
PSA: If you have direct deposit set up wrong or your bank info changed, that will definitely delay your payment. Double check all that stuff in your Washington ESD account.
Good reminder! I double-checked mine yesterday and it looks correct. Hopefully that's not the issue.
Yeah wrong bank info can add weeks to getting your payment. Always verify that first when there are delays.
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If you end up getting a benefit amount that seems wrong, you can appeal the decision. I had to do that once when they miscalculated my wages and it took a few weeks but they corrected it and gave me back pay for the difference.
How do you know if the amount is wrong though? Is there a way to double-check their calculation?
You can request a copy of your wage transcript from Washington ESD to see what wages they have on file for you. If it doesn't match your records, that's when you'd want to appeal.
Bottom line - with your previous salary of $4,200/month, you should qualify for close to the maximum weekly benefit in Washington, which is currently $999. That assumes you had consistent earnings in your base period and meet all the other eligibility requirements.
That would be amazing if true. Really hoping it works out that way when I file my claim.
Just make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file. Pay stubs, W-2s, anything that shows your earnings history.
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The Washington ESD phone system is designed to discourage people from calling. If enough people give up, it reduces their workload. It's a terrible way to run a public service.
That's a depressing way to look at it, but honestly feels true based on my experience trying to get help.
I don't think it's intentionally designed that way, but the effect is the same when the system can't handle the demand.
Update: I tried Claimyr yesterday after reading about it here and actually got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 45 minutes. Finally got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to try a different approach when the regular system isn't working.
That's really encouraging to hear! I think I'm going to give it a try since nothing else has worked for me.
Glad you got your issue resolved! It's frustrating that we have to find workarounds but at least there are options.
Zoe Stavros
The key thing is to not panic. Washington ESD has to verify a lot of information before they can approve claims, so it naturally takes time. As long as you were honest on your application, you should be fine.
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Freya Andersen
•Thanks for the reassurance! The waiting is just nerve-wracking when you need the income
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Jamal Harris
Been there! The anticipation is killer but try to stay busy with job searching in the meantime. That's required anyway once your claim gets approved.
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Freya Andersen
•Good point, might as well get a head start on the job search activities
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Jamal Harris
•Exactly! Plus it'll help keep your mind off the waiting
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