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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- 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 :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Bottom line for OP and anyone else reading this: FILE YOUR CLAIM NOW. Don't wait another day. Yes, you can technically wait up to a year, but every day you wait is money you're giving up. The online application isn't that complicated and you can always call for help if you get stuck.
Good! Come back and update us on how it goes. The community is here to help with any other questions.
And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything, Claimyr.com can save you hours of phone time. Really game-changing service.
Just want to add that even if you're not sure you qualify for benefits, it's worth filing anyway. The worst they can do is say no, but at least you'll know for sure. And if there are any issues with your claim, it's better to start the process early so you have time to resolve them.
That's a good point. I was worried about filing if I might not qualify, but you're right - better to find out sooner rather than later.
Exactly. And if you do qualify, you'll be getting payments while sorting out any complications instead of missing out completely.
Join the conversation
Final thought - once you file, you'll get a monetary determination letter showing your weekly benefit amount and total benefits available. Keep that somewhere safe.
How long does it take to get that letter usually?
Usually within a week of filing if there are no issues with your claim.
Join the conversation
One last tip - make sure all your employer information is accurate on your application. Wrong info can cause delays or affect your benefit calculation since Washington ESD verifies everything with your past employers.
Great advice! I'll double-check all my employment dates and employer info before submitting.
This is so important! I had to correct my employer's address and it delayed my claim by 3 weeks
Join the conversation
Final thought: while waiting for approval, make sure you're actively job searching and keeping records of your search activities. Washington ESD requires proof of job search efforts, and having good documentation from the start will help if they ask for it later.
Good reminder. I've been applying to jobs but haven't been keeping detailed records. Should probably start doing that.
Yes, keep a log of where you applied, when you applied, and what type of positions. Makes it much easier when you need to report your job search activities.
Sophia Carter
thanks for this thread everyone. hitting the 26 week wall is scary but at least now i have some ideas of where to look for help
0 coins
Bethany Groves
•Same here. It helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this situation.
0 coins
Bethany Groves
Update: I ended up trying Claimyr after reading about it here and was able to speak with a Washington ESD representative within 24 hours. They explained my options and helped me understand what programs I might qualify for after my benefits end. Definitely worth it for the peace of mind and actual information instead of just guessing what might be available.
0 coins
Chloe Zhang
•Glad you got some answers! The uncertainty of not knowing what comes next is almost worse than knowing you'll run out of benefits.
0 coins
Bethany Groves
•Exactly. Now I can actually plan instead of just worrying about what might happen.
0 coins