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For what it's worth, I called Washington ESD this morning using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and they said they're experiencing higher than normal processing times due to system maintenance. The agent said most claims should process within 7 business days.
7 business days?? That's ridiculous. Some of us can't wait that long for money we're entitled to.
I know it sucks but at least we have an official timeline now instead of just wondering. The agent said it should be back to normal processing times next week.
Mine just processed too! Filed on Sunday, processed today (Thursday). So about 4 business days which isn't terrible but definitely longer than usual. Glad this thread exists because I was starting to panic.
Congrats! Mine is still pending but I'm not as worried now knowing others are getting theirs processed.
Same here - this thread has been really reassuring. It's nice to know we're not alone in dealing with these delays.
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Just wanted to say thanks for asking this question OP. I'm in the same boat and all these answers are really helpful. Nice to know I'm not alone in this stress!
Glad I could help! It's definitely less scary knowing other people understand what we're going through.
Exactly! Good luck with your claim!
One last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it beat spending hours on hold. Just something to keep in mind if you run into roadblocks.
I bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup!
Smart thinking. Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
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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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For what it's worth, I managed to find a job in week 22 of my benefits. Was getting really stressed about running out of time but it worked out. Don't give up hope if you're getting close to the end.
That's encouraging to hear! What industry are you in, if you don't mind me asking?
Healthcare administration. Took a while because I was being picky about salary at first, but eventually had to be more flexible.
Just want to add that if you're on standby status (like temporary layoff expecting to return to work), the rules might be different. Worth checking with ESD if that applies to your situation.
Good point. My layoff is permanent so I think the regular 26 weeks applies to me.
Standby can be tricky. Sometimes you think you're going back and then the recall never happens.
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That's what I ended up doing. Applied even though I wasn't 100% sure, and I got approved. Better to try than assume you don't qualify.
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Luca Romano
And if you run into issues or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, services like Claimyr can help you actually get through to an agent instead of sitting on hold forever.
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