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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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I've been on partial benefits for 3 months now and it's been a lifesaver. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
That gives me hope! Sounds like it's manageable once you get into the routine.
Exactly. The first few weeks are the hardest while you're figuring everything out, but then it becomes routine.
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The system really needs reform. 26 weeks isn't enough in this job market, especially for older workers or people in specialized fields. Other states have longer benefit periods.
Which states have longer benefits? Might be worth moving lol
Montana and Massachusetts have 30 weeks I think. But you'd have to work there first to qualify for their benefits.
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The Washington ESD has really improved their online system over the past couple years. The application process is pretty straightforward now, and you can track your claim status online once you file.
That's good to hear. I was worried it would be really complicated.
Nah, the hardest part is usually just gathering all your employment information beforehand. The actual filing is pretty user-friendly.
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Just remember that unemployment is temporary assistance, not a long-term solution. Use the time to actively job search and improve your situation.
Definitely. I'm hoping to find something quickly but it's good to have this safety net while I look.
Exactly the right attitude. Good luck with your job search!
The main thing is don't be afraid to apply. If you worked and lost your job through no fault of your own, you've earned the right to unemployment benefits. It's not charity, it's insurance you paid into.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any specific issues during the application process.
Fatima Al-Rashid
Small update - my claim finally got approved today! Took 3 weeks total but I got all the back payments. To everyone still waiting, hang in there. The delays are frustrating but Washington ESD does eventually process everything.
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•Just kept filing my weekly claims and waited. Though I did see several people mention that Claimyr service for getting through by phone faster.
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Tyrone Hill
•3 weeks seems like forever when you have bills due but glad it worked out!
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Giovanni Rossi
The bottom line is that unemployment rises and falls based on economic cycles, but the benefit system should be designed to handle those fluctuations better. We shouldn't have to wait weeks longer just because more people need help.
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
•It would require significant investment in technology and staffing flexibility. Not sure if there's political will for that.
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Giovanni Rossi
•There should be. When people lose jobs, they need support immediately, not after a bureaucratic delay.
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