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The whole system seems designed to confuse people honestly. But once you get your first payment the amount will be consistent every week as long as you don't have any other income to report.
That's what I'm hoping for - just a consistent amount I can budget around.
Just remember you have to keep filing weekly claims and doing job searches to keep getting paid. Don't slack on that part.
If your calculation seems way off from what Washington ESD determined, definitely question it. They make mistakes sometimes and you have the right to appeal their determination.
Compare their calculation to what you think your highest quarter wages were. If there's a big difference, that's worth investigating.
And if you need to discuss discrepancies with Washington ESD, that's another situation where Claimyr can help you actually reach an agent instead of waiting on hold for hours.
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For what it's worth, I know someone who filed 6 months after losing their job and still got approved. They didn't get back pay for those 6 months obviously, but they were able to collect going forward. So it's never too late to try.
Wow 6 months! That makes me feel a lot better about my 2 week delay.
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Just remember that even after approval, there can be a delay before your first payment hits your account. Don't panic if the money doesn't show up immediately after you get the approval notice.
Good to know. About how long between approval and first payment usually?
For me it was about 4-5 business days after I got the determination letter. But I've heard it can vary.
One last thing - make absolutely sure your bank account info is correct in your Washington ESD profile. I've heard of people having delays because they had an old account number on file.
Just double-checked and it looks right. Thanks for thinking of that though!
No problem! Better safe than sorry when it comes to getting your payments.
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Don't forget to factor in your part-time work if you get any while on unemployment. They'll reduce your weekly benefit amount based on how much you earn, but you can still receive some benefits as long as you're under certain thresholds.
Good point. I might try to pick up some gig work while I'm looking for full-time employment.
Just make sure you report all earnings accurately on your weekly claims. They cross-check with employers and if they find unreported income, you could face penalties.
The whole process seems overwhelming but once you get your first payment it gets easier. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week and keep looking for work. The money helps bridge the gap while you find your next job.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to file my claim this week and see how it goes.
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but the benefits definitely help when you need them. Just stay on top of the requirements and you should be fine.
KingKongZilla
Just want to echo what others have said - the workers comp settlement itself shouldn't disqualify you, but proper reporting and documentation will be key to avoiding any issues down the road.
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Daniel Rivera
•Got it. I'm going to make sure I have all my paperwork organized before I file.
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KingKongZilla
•That's smart. Having everything documented upfront makes the whole process smoother.
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Rebecca Johnston
Hope everything works out for you! Dealing with work injuries and the aftermath is stressful enough without having to worry about income.
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Daniel Rivera
•Thanks! It's been a tough situation but this forum has been incredibly helpful.
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