How do I know if I've been approved for unemployment - Washington ESD claim status confusion

If you can file weekly claims and see payment information in your account, that's usually a good sign. Washington ESD doesn't always send formal approval letters unless there were issues with your claim. Check your account for any determination letters in the documents section.

Active status means your claim is processing but not necessarily approved. Look for a 'Weekly Benefit Amount' on your claim summary page. If there's a dollar amount there, you're likely approved. Also check if you can see a 'Maximum Benefit Amount' - that's another good indicator.

I went through this same confusion last month. If you're really unsure, you need to call Washington ESD directly. I know their phone lines are terrible but it's the only way to get a definitive answer. I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

ugh same situation here!! filed 3 weeks ago and still no clear answer. can file weekly claims but haven't gotten any money yet. this is so stressful

Here's what I learned from my experience: Being able to file weekly claims is step 1, but payment is the real confirmation. If you're approved, you should see payments within 2-3 business days after filing your weekly claim. If no payment comes, something's holding it up.

The Washington ESD system is confusing as hell. I thought I was approved for weeks but turned out I had an adjudication issue that nobody told me about. Finally got through to someone who explained everything.

Pro tip: Look for a 'Monetary Determination' letter in your documents. That's the official approval document. It will show your weekly benefit amount, maximum benefits, and base period wages. Without that letter, you're not technically approved even if you can file claims.

I'm dealing with the same thing but I think I'm overthinking it. If the system lets you file weekly claims and shows benefit amounts, you're probably good. Washington ESD wouldn't let you file if you weren't eligible.

Check your payment method setup too. Sometimes people think they're not approved when really their payment info is wrong. Go to 'Payment Options' in your account and make sure your direct deposit or debit card is set up correctly.

The whole system is designed to confuse people I swear. Been through this twice and it's never straightforward. Your best bet is calling but good luck with that lol

I had this exact same worry. What helped me was looking at the 'Claim Summary' page. If it shows 'Weekly Benefit Amount' and 'Effective Date', you're approved. The effective date is when your benefits started.

Another way to tell: if you log in and see a 'Next Claim Date' that means you're approved and they're expecting you to continue filing. Denied claims won't show future claim dates.

Been getting unemployment for 6 months now. The first few weeks are always nerve-wracking because Washington ESD doesn't communicate well. But if you can file weekly claims and see dollar amounts, you're almost certainly approved. The official letter comes eventually.

If you're really anxious about it, try calling first thing Monday morning at 8am. Sometimes you can get through faster then. Or use that calling service others mentioned.

The waiting is the worst part. I remember checking my account obsessively for weeks. But sounds like you have all the signs of approval - benefit amounts, ability to file weekly claims, next claim date. You're probably good to go.

Update us when you get your first payment! Always nice to hear success stories on here.

One more thing - make sure you're doing your job search requirements even if you're not 100% sure you're approved. Better safe than sorry with Washington ESD.

Honestly if I were you I'd use that Claimyr service just to get peace of mind. Spent way too much time stressing about my claim status when I could have just talked to an agent.

The system shows you what you need to know, just have to learn how to read it. Sounds like you're approved based on everything you described. The anxiety is normal though!