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Has anyone tried emailing instead of calling? I found some email addresses on the Washington ESD website but not sure if they actually respond.
UPDATE: Finally got through after trying the Claimyr service mentioned earlier. Turns out my claim was flagged because I didn't complete my work search log properly. Agent walked me through exactly what I needed to do and my claim was released the next day. Wish I had known about this service weeks ago!
Once you get your first payment, the subsequent payments should come regularly as long as you file your weekly claims on time and meet all requirements. Washington ESD is pretty consistent with payment timing.
Remember that if you have any issues with your claim or questions about your benefit amount, don't wait too long to get help. Washington ESD has time limits on appeals and corrections, so address problems quickly.
I had a payment issue last month where it didn't come through on the usual day. Used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and they sorted it out quickly. Turned out to be a system glitch affecting a bunch of people.
Yeah, Claimyr seems to be the go-to solution when you can't get through to Washington ESD directly.
One more thing - keep copies of everything you submit for SNAP, including your Washington ESD payment records. You might need them later for recertification or if there are any questions about your case.
Andre Lefebvre
Just don't get too comfortable! I've seen people coast on UI and then scramble when they're down to their last few weeks. Start your serious job hunting now, not later.
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Nia Thompson
•Definitely not planning to coast! I've been applying to jobs consistently, just wanted to understand my timeline better.
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Aisha Hussain
good luck with the job search! the market seems to be getting a little better lately so hopefully you'll find something before you need all 26 weeks
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Nia Thompson
•Thanks! Fingers crossed. At least now I know I'm not about to run out of benefits next week like I was worried about.
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