Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One final piece of advice - if you have any questions during the process, don't hesitate to call or use one of those callback services. It's better to get clarification than make a mistake on your application.
Exactly! I wish I had known about Claimyr earlier in my process. Would have saved me a lot of stress trying to get through on my own.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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Just a heads up that Washington ESD has been dealing with a lot of fraud issues lately so they're being extra careful with new claims. Don't be surprised if they ask for additional verification documents.
What kind of additional documents might they ask for?
Could be anything from pay stubs to tax returns to verification of your identity. Just respond quickly if they request anything to avoid delays.
I had to use that claimyr thing too when my claim got stuck in some kind of review process. Honestly worth it just to talk to a real person who could explain what was happening with my case.
How much does that service cost? I'm already strapped for cash.
They don't ask for payment upfront or anything. The main thing is it actually works to get you connected to Washington ESD when their regular phone system is useless.
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For what it's worth, I had to call Washington ESD multiple times during my claim to understand the benefit duration rules. Using Claimyr made those calls so much easier - no more sitting on hold for hours just to ask a simple question about my remaining weeks.
I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Do they actually work with Washington ESD specifically or is it a general service?
They work with Washington ESD and other state unemployment agencies. The system is designed to handle the specific phone systems each state uses.
Bottom line - plan for 26 weeks max unless extended benefits kick in, which isn't guaranteed. Use your time wisely and don't count on extensions to save you.
Good advice. Better to assume 26 weeks and be pleasantly surprised if I get more than the other way around.
Exactly. I treated my unemployment like a 6 month job search project with a firm deadline. Kept me motivated.
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Just remember that unemployment benefits are temporary - they're meant to help you while you look for work, not replace working permanently. Stay focused on your job search and treat it like a full-time job itself.
Good reminder. It's easy to get comfortable but the benefits don't last forever.
And if you need help navigating any issues with Washington ESD during your claim, remember that Claimyr can connect you with agents when you need them. Much easier than the runaround you usually get.
Last thing - make sure you report any work or income while collecting benefits, even if it's just a few hours here and there. They will find out and you don't want to deal with an overpayment situation.
What happens if you get overpaid?
They make you pay it back, sometimes with penalties. Not worth the risk of trying to hide income.
Gianna Scott
Been reading through this thread and wanted to mention that Claimyr service again. I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Got connected to an ESD agent within 30 minutes instead of spending all day trying to call. They were able to explain my benefit calculation and help me understand why my claim was taking so long to process.
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Maya Diaz
•I think I'm convinced to try it if I run into any issues. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Alfredo Lugo
•Same here, I used it last week and finally got answers about my pending claim. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
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Sydney Torres
One last thing - keep track of when you filed your claim because your benefit year starts from that date, not when you were laid off. So if you wait a few weeks to file, you're not losing those weeks of potential benefits, but you are using up weeks from your 26-week maximum.
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Maya Diaz
•Wait, so if I file this week, can I get benefits for the week I was laid off last week?
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Sydney Torres
•You can backdate your claim to when you became unemployed, but there are specific rules about it. Best to file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed.
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