How do I get an unemployment insurance account number from Washington ESD?

I checked everywhere including spam and I don't see any confirmation email. Should I be worried that my claim didn't go through?

Same thing happened to me - never got the email but my claim was still processed

Thanks! I'll log in and check. I was looking for something labeled specifically as 'account number

Yeah they don't always make it obvious what to look for in the SAW system

I actually found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an Washington ESD agent when I couldn't reach them myself. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Interesting, I'll have to look into that. Getting through to Washington ESD is such a nightmare

Wait, is this a paid service? How much does it cost?

It's worth checking out their site for details. For me it was definitely worth it to avoid spending hours on hold just to get basic information about my claim.

How long does that usually take to arrive? It's been about a week since I filed

Usually 1-2 weeks for the initial determination letter, but it can vary depending on if your claim needs adjudication

Tell me about it. The whole system is confusing for people who are already stressed about being unemployed

At least it's better than it was during the pandemic when everything was completely broken

Good point, I was wondering if I was supposed to use my SSN instead

No, definitely don't use your SSN when they ask for your UI account number. They're completely different things

I didn't think to go back to that page. I'll try that right now

That's actually a good idea - I never thought to check there either

How quickly were you able to get through using that service?

It was pretty fast - way better than the hours I wasted trying to call on my own. The video demo explains how it works better than I can.

Oh that could be it. My claim status just says 'processing' so maybe I need to wait

That's not usually how it works - you should get an account number when you file, regardless of whether it's approved yet

Hmm, maybe it's different now. It's been a while since I filed my claim

I haven't gotten any payments yet since I just filed last week, but that's a good tip for later

Yeah, my bank statement definitely shows my UI account info when I get deposits from Washington ESD

That's a good backup plan. There's a WorkSource office not too far from me

Make sure to bring your ID and Social Security card if you go in person

Yes, and any paperwork you have from when you filed your claim

I'll check for that. Where do you see pending items in the SAW system?

There should be an 'Alerts' or 'To Do' section when you log into your unemployment account

I'll keep an eye out for that. I haven't gotten any mail from them yet

Yeah they send so much paper it's easy to overlook important stuff

Good advice! I'll make sure to save it once I find it

I wish I had done that from the beginning - would have saved me a lot of hassle

Glad you found it! That's exactly where it should be

Great! Now you won't have to use Claimyr for this particular issue, but keep it in mind if you need to reach Washington ESD for anything else

Thanks for updating - this thread will help other people who have the same question

Wait, are you the original poster? I thought Sophia Miller was looking for her account number, not Natalie Wang. Either way, glad someone found theirs! @Sophia Miller did you try the SAW account method yet?