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Bottom line is you need to have worked and earned wages since your original claim to qualify for a new one. If you haven't, you'll need to find work first before you can get benefits again.
That makes sense. I did work some during my claim so hopefully that's enough.
The Washington ESD agent will be able to tell you definitively if your wages qualify when you call or apply.
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Does anyone know if there are any special circumstances that might extend benefits beyond 26 weeks? Like if you're in a training program or something?
There are some training programs that can extend benefits but they're pretty specific. You'd need to talk to a Washington ESD counselor about what's available.
I tried calling to ask about training programs but couldn't get through. Ended up using Claimyr to reach an agent who gave me a list of approved programs. Much faster than trying to call myself.
Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks maximum and hope you find work before then. Don't count on extensions or special programs unless you've confirmed you qualify for them.
That's solid advice. Better to be conservative with my planning than get caught off guard.
Exactly. Treat the 26 weeks as a deadline, not a guarantee.
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For anyone reading this later - remember that Washington ESD payment timing can vary slightly by bank, but Tuesday night processing and Wednesday morning deposits is the standard. If you're not seeing payments by Thursday, that's when you should start investigating. And yes, that phone service people mentioned (Claimyr) is legit - I used it myself when I had payment issues.
This whole thread is going in my bookmarks. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience!
Hope your payment comes through tomorrow OP! Once you get in the rhythm of it, the Washington ESD payment schedule becomes pretty predictable. Just remember to file every Sunday and keep your job search log updated. Good luck!
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about the whole process now. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help.
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The benefit amount also depends on whether you're on regular unemployment or if you qualify for any extended benefits programs.
What's the difference between regular unemployment and extended benefits?
Extended benefits kick in during high unemployment periods and can add additional weeks to your claim, but the weekly amount stays the same.
Bottom line: if you made decent wages in the past year, you'll probably get a reasonable benefit amount. The key is filing as soon as you're eligible and keeping up with your weekly claims.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Just remember to document everything and stay on top of the job search requirements.
Aria Washington
Actually tried that Claimyr thing someone mentioned and it worked. Got through to Washington ESD in like 20 minutes instead of the usual hours of busy signals. They confirmed my benefit amount would be $456/week which matches what I calculated online.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•That's reassuring to hear it actually works! I might need to use it if I run into issues.
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Mia Green
•Glad it helped you too! It's been a game changer for actually getting answers from Washington ESD.
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Ryan Kim
The monetary determination letter you get after filing will show your exact benefit amount and how they calculated it. That's the official number to go by, not estimates. Usually arrives within a week of filing if there are no issues.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•Perfect, so I'll know for sure once I file and get that letter.
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Zoe Walker
•Make sure your address is correct when you file so you actually receive the letter!
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