Can't find financial hardship application on ESD website - Governor's office referral

same boat here! looked all over that site and couldnt find anything about financial hardship. their website is such a mess. my friend said you have to message them thru eservices but i tried that 2 weeks ago and nothing

The financial hardship expedite option isn't directly available on the website as a form or application. You need to send a detailed message through your eServices account explicitly stating you're requesting expedited processing due to financial hardship. Make sure you include: • The specific hardship you're facing (eviction notice, utility shutoff, etc.) • Documentation if possible (upload screenshots of shutoff notices) • Your claim ID and contact information • How long you've been waiting for resolution To send this message, log into eServices, go to your dashboard, select 'Send a message' from the menu, choose 'Existing Claim Questions' as the topic, and then clearly state in the first line that this is a 'FINANCIAL HARDSHIP EXPEDITE REQUEST'. They typically review these within 3-5 business days, much faster than regular inquiries.

I tried the financial hardship thing back in January and it DID NOT WORK!!! Sent all my bills showing I was about to lose my apartment and they still didn't do anything for 6 WEEKS!!! The whole system is completely broken and they don't care about us at all!!!! 😡😡😡

I actually had success with the financial hardship request last month, but it wasn't through any application form. Like someone mentioned above, I sent a detailed message through eServices. What really helped me was being very specific about my situation and uploading documentation. I included: 1. A copy of my eviction warning notice 2. A statement showing my bank account was overdrawn 3. A detailed timeline of my claim issues and previous contact attempts I titled my message "URGENT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP REQUEST - FACING EVICTION" and received a call from an ESD specialist within 48 hours who resolved my adjudication issue. If you're still struggling to get through on the phones while waiting for a response, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual ESD agent after weeks of busy signals. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Keep documenting everything and don't give up!

Why is everyone always looking for special treatment? The system is backed up and we all have to wait our turn. I waited 9 weeks for my claim to be processed last year. That's just how it is.

Just wanted to share what worked for me with the financial hardship situation. I wasn't able to find a formal application either, but I did these three things simultaneously: 1. Sent the eServices message specifically mentioning financial hardship (use those exact words in the subject line) 2. Called my state representative's office and explained my situation 3. Documented everything with dates and names The state rep's office actually called ESD on my behalf which seemed to help a lot. My claim was resolved within a week after being stuck for over a month. The financial hardship request through eServices alone might work, but having the state rep add pressure definitely expedited things. Good luck! The system is frustrating but don't give up.

just curious did the governors office say how long u have to wait before they help? im on week 7 of adjudication hell

Just to clarify from my earlier response - the financial hardship process does exist, but ESD doesn't advertise it prominently because they'd be overwhelmed if everyone used it. It's specifically for people facing imminent financial crisis (eviction, utility disconnection, inability to afford critical medication, etc.). One additional tip: when you send your hardship request through eServices, if you don't hear back within 3 business days, follow up with another message referencing your previous one. Sometimes these requests get overlooked in their system. Also, while the Governor's office said they can't help yet, you can try contacting your district's State Representative or Senator. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with unemployment issues and can sometimes get results faster than going through standard channels.