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Just want to add that if your payment progress status ever disappears or changes to something else unexpectedly, that's when you'd want to contact Washington ESD to make sure there isn't an issue. But as long as it shows payment progress, you're golden.
Good to know what to watch out for! Hopefully I won't need to worry about that.
Yeah, payment progress changing back to something else would be unusual and worth investigating.
Congrats on getting through the initial claim process! Payment progress means you've cleared all the hurdles and Washington ESD is sending you money. The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking but you made it through the hard part.
Thank you! I really appreciate all the support and information from everyone. This community is amazing.
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What kind of adjudication issue did you have? Mine's been pending for weeks too.
They needed verification about my last job's end date. Simple fix but impossible to get through to explain it myself. The agent they connected me with sorted it out in 10 minutes.
Bottom line - 26 weeks maximum for regular UI in Washington, but make sure you're meeting all the requirements like job searches and filing weekly claims. And don't wait until the last minute to figure out what you'll do when benefits run out.
Definitely good advice. I'm going to start looking into those retraining programs someone mentioned earlier just in case.
Smart move. WorkSource has some good options and it's better to explore them before you're desperate.
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One more thing - if you do get laid off, file your claim immediately. Benefits can be backdated but only for a limited time, and there's usually a waiting week before payments start.
Good to know. I assumed you had to wait until your last day of work but sounds like you should file right away.
Exactly. The sooner you file, the sooner the process starts. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really educational. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this knowledge, but at least now I know what to expect if layoffs do happen.
Glad we could help! Better to be informed ahead of time.
Hope your job situation works out, but you'll be prepared either way now.
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Just wanted to update everyone - my claim that was stuck in awaiting processing for 18 days finally got approved this morning! Hang in there everyone, it does eventually happen.
Congratulations! Did you get backpay for all those weeks you were waiting?
Yes, I got backpay for all the weeks I filed claims during the waiting period. So glad I kept filing even though I wasn't sure if I should.
This thread has been really helpful. I was starting to think there was something wrong with my claim since it's been awaiting processing for 2 weeks, but sounds like that's totally normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Same here! I was getting really worried but now I feel much better knowing this is just part of the normal process.
Glad this helped! The waiting is definitely stressful but sounds like most people do get approved eventually.
Naila Gordon
One more thing - make sure your mailing address is correct in your account. I've seen people not get their determination letters because Washington ESD had the wrong address on file.
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Drew Hathaway
•Good catch! I just double-checked and it looks correct.
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Cynthia Love
•Yeah that's a common issue. Always worth verifying your contact info is up to date.
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Darren Brooks
Bottom line: if your claim is approved, you'll know because you'll get the determination letter in the mail, you'll be able to file weekly claims online, and you'll get the KeyBank debit card. Until then, just keep checking your account for any issues that need to be resolved.
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Drew Hathaway
•Perfect summary, thank you! I'll watch for all those things.
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Rosie Harper
•This is exactly right. Those are the three main signs your claim is approved and active.
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