How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved - Washington ESD status check

When you log into your account, look for a section called 'Claim Summary' or 'Payment Information.' If your claim was approved, you should see your weekly benefit amount listed there. Also check if there's a link to file your first weekly claim - that's usually a good sign it went through.

You should get a determination letter in the mail within 2-3 weeks that tells you if you're approved and what your weekly benefit amount is. The online account sometimes takes longer to update properly.

I had the same confusion when I filed. The Washington ESD system is pretty confusing about claim status. If you're really worried about it, you could try calling them but good luck getting through. I spent hours on hold last month trying to check on my claim status.

The system is SO confusing! I filed 3 weeks ago and still don't know what's happening. My account shows 'processed' too but I haven't received any letters. Should I be panicking at this point??

Ugh the Washington ESD website is terrible. Half the time it doesn't even load properly and when it does the information is confusing. Why can't they just send a simple email saying 'approved' or 'denied'?

For what it's worth, when I got approved last year, I got the determination letter in the mail before my online account even updated. So don't rely solely on the website.

If your claim gets approved, you should also be able to see when your first weekly claim filing date is. That's usually listed somewhere in your account once everything is processed.

Just went through this same thing. My claim was approved but it took almost 3 weeks to get the letter. The online account was useless - it never really showed clear status until after I got the paper letter.

Pro tip: if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim status, I recently found out about Claimyr. It's a service that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you connected to an actual person. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

Same boat here. Filed 2 weeks ago and still no determination letter. The waiting is the worst part!

When I filed, I got confused because the account showed 'processed' but I wasn't getting any weekly benefit amounts. Turns out I had to wait for the determination letter AND then file my first weekly claim before any money showed up.

I'm dealing with the same thing. Filed 12 days ago and still nothing. Starting to wonder if I should call them but everyone says it's impossible to get through.

The determination letter is definitely the official confirmation. Everything else is just confusing website nonsense until you get that letter in the mail.

been there! the anxiety while waiting for approval is real. hang in there, most claims do get approved eventually if you meet the basic requirements.

Just to add to what others have said - if there ARE any issues with your claim, Washington ESD will send you a separate letter asking for additional information. No news is usually good news in that regard.

I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. The 2-3 week timeline is pretty standard for Washington ESD, especially if there are no complications with your work history or reason for separation.

For future reference, once you do get approved, make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause delays in your payments.

UPDATE: I just got my determination letter today! Approved for $547 per week. The website still shows confusing status but the letter has all the clear information. Hang in there OP, yours should come soon!

The Washington ESD system really needs better communication. It shouldn't be this stressful to figure out if your claim was approved or not.