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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 thing I learned is that if you get a job offer and turn it down, you need to have a good reason or Washington ESD might disqualify you from benefits. They consider turning down suitable work as not being available for work.
Generally work that matches your skills and experience, though the standards can change over time. After a certain period they expect you to consider jobs that pay less than your previous job.
The suitability criteria are outlined in Washington ESD guidelines. Early in your claim period, you can be more selective, but as time goes on you're expected to widen your search.
Just wanted to add that if you have any complex issues with your claim, like if it goes into adjudication or you get a disqualification notice, definitely try to reach a Washington ESD representative. The automated system and website can only help so much with complicated situations.
This is where Claimyr really comes in handy. When you have urgent issues that need to be resolved quickly, waiting days or weeks to get through to Washington ESD can really hurt your claim. I used it when I got an overpayment notice that I needed to dispute.
That's smart. Those kinds of issues definitely need personal attention from a real person who can look at your specific situation.
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Washington ESD really needs to fix their communication. Even just automated updates about where your claim stands would help with the anxiety.
Agreed. The not knowing is almost worse than the waiting.
Exactly! Just tell us what's happening and roughly how much longer.
Update from earlier - got my determination today! Approved and backpay is processing. Using that calling service really made the difference in getting answers when I was stuck.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
Hang in there. It's worth the wait when it finally gets resolved.
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got through to Washington ESD in about 10 minutes instead of calling all day. Definitely worth it if your claim gets complicated.
Did they charge you right away or after you got connected?
Check their website for the details, but the process was straightforward and I finally got answers about my adjudication status.
Bottom line: file your claim regardless of at-will status. Worst case they deny you and you appeal. Best case you get approved and start receiving benefits. The at-will employment type is not a factor in the eligibility determination.
Filed my claim this morning! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information.
Hope it goes smoothly for you! Keep us updated on how it goes.
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Don't forget you'll need to register with WorkSourceWA too for the job search requirements. It's a separate system but required for unemployment benefits.
Ugh more websites? How many different systems do I need to deal with?
I know it's annoying but it's just part of the process. WorkSourceWA is where you'll log your job search activities.
Ella Lewis
Check if your county has any local assistance programs too. Some counties have emergency rent/utility assistance even if you don't qualify for other state programs.
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Jeremiah Brown
•That's a good idea. I'll look into what King County has available.
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Andrew Pinnock
•Also check with 211 - they have info on all kinds of local assistance programs you might not know about.
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Brianna Schmidt
I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had issues with my claim being stuck in adjudication. Really helped me get through to someone at Washington ESD who could actually resolve my problem instead of just giving me the runaround.
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Jeremiah Brown
•How much does it cost to use Claimyr?
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Brianna Schmidt
•I'm not sure about specific pricing but it was worth it for me given how much time I was wasting trying to call on my own. Check their website for current rates.
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