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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!
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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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Just want to add that if you're concerned about your specific ESD claim or need to discuss how economic conditions might affect your benefits, definitely try to speak with an agent. The phone system is awful but services like Claimyr can help you actually get through.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I need to call about my claim.
The agents can give you much better specific advice than we can speculate about here.
To directly answer your original question: Fed policy to reverse supply shock unemployment effects typically involves stimulus measures that should eventually help job creation, but won't change your Washington ESD benefits or claim processing.
Perfect, that's exactly what I was wondering. Thanks for the clear answer!
Yeah, this thread got pretty deep into economic theory but that's the practical takeaway.
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Update on my earlier comment about using Claimyr - I actually used them again this week to ask about my benefit amount calculation and the agent was super helpful. They really know their stuff about Washington ESD policies and procedures. Definitely recommend if you're having trouble getting through the regular phone lines.
That's good to hear they're consistent with good service. I might give them a try if I run into issues.
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone dealing with this situation. Getting fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll qualify for benefits. At least Washington state is generally pretty fair about distinguishing between misconduct and performance issues.
Thanks for the encouragement! This whole thread has made me feel so much better about my situation. Going to file my claim right now.
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One final tip - save or screenshot everything during the application process. Having documentation of what you submitted can be helpful if questions come up later.
Great idea - I'll make sure to keep records of everything.
If you need to reach Washington ESD for any reason during the process, I'll echo what others said about Claimyr. It's honestly a game changer for getting through their phone system. The demo video they mentioned really shows how much easier it makes things.
I'll definitely check out that video. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Two weeks is still within normal range, but I understand the anxiety. The uncertainty is almost worse than knowing it's denied because at least then you could appeal or figure out next steps.
Exactly! The waiting and not knowing is the hardest part.
Hang in there. Most people do get approved eventually, it's just a matter of waiting it out.
Natasha Kuznetsova
One last thing - make sure you file during business hours if possible. The website sometimes has issues late at night or on weekends.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Good tip. I'll plan to file tomorrow morning then.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Smart move. And make sure you have all your employment history ready before you start the application.
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Javier Morales
The whole thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was wondering about the same things.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Glad it helped you too! Feels good to know I'm not the only one confused by all this.
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Javier Morales
•Definitely not alone. The unemployment system is confusing for everyone the first time through.
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