How to know if Washington ESD unemployment claim is approved - still waiting

I've been checking messages every day but nothing new. Should I be worried that it's taking this long?

10 days isn't unusual, especially if they need to verify your employment history. It can take 2-3 weeks sometimes.

Did you get back pay for all the weeks you were waiting?

yeah they paid me for all the weeks i had filed claims for, so make sure you keep doing your weekly claims

Never heard of that before. Is it legit? I'm getting desperate to talk to someone.

Yeah it's real, I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Way better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.

I used something similar when I couldn't get through. Sometimes you just need to hear from a real person about what's happening.

I see a monetary determination in my account but no eligibility determination yet. Does that mean I'm partway approved?

Yes, the monetary determination means they've verified your wages and calculated your benefit amount. The eligibility determination is the final step that actually approves your claim.

Same situation here! Got my monetary determination last week but still waiting on eligibility.

I don't see any actions required but I'll double check. Thanks for the reminder.

Also check the 'correspondence' section, not just messages. Sometimes they put stuff in different places.

That's exactly what I'm worried about. Did they tell you what paperwork was missing?

They wanted some stupid form from my employer about my separation. Took another week after I submitted it.

ugh that sucks, why cant they just tell you upfront what they need

Mine still shows 'Not Paid' for all my weekly claims. Guess I'm still waiting.

Yeah, that confirms you're still in the approval process. Keep filing though, you don't want to miss any weeks.

I haven't gotten any emails from them yet. Did the email come right away or later?

think it was the same day as the letter showed up online

How much did that cost you? I'm wondering if it's worth it.

Honestly didn't care about the cost at that point, I just needed answers. But it wasn't expensive and way cheaper than the stress I was dealing with.

That's reassuring to hear. I was starting to think I did something wrong on my application.

normal doesnt mean its right though, people need money to live

Oh I totally agree it's frustrating. Just saying it's not unusual so probably nothing wrong with your claim.

How would I know if it's in adjudication? Would it say that somewhere in my account?

Yes, it would show up in your claim status. You might also get a fact-finding questionnaire to fill out if they need more information.

Mine went into adjudication and I didn't even know what that meant at first. Took 6 weeks total.

That's exactly what I'm doing! Glad I'm not the only one.

lol same, i was obsessed with checking it

I might have to try that. Been trying to call for days with no luck.

Yeah the regular phone lines are basically useless. This at least gets you to a real person who can see your account.

Where exactly should I be looking? I've been checking messages and correspondence.

Try looking under 'Letters and Notices' if you haven't already. Sometimes stuff gets filed in weird places.

That's so frustrating. I wish they would just give better updates on timing.

RIGHT?? like just tell people what to expect instead of leaving everyone in the dark

The timing varies based on the complexity of each case and their current workload. I know it's frustrating but each claim is different.

That's good to know! I've been wondering how long the payment takes once approved.

mine took a little longer but still got it within a few days of approval

Good reminder, I'll make sure to keep filing even while waiting.

Absolutely correct. You must file your weekly claims to be eligible for payment, even during the approval process.

Thanks, that helps put it in perspective. I'll try to be more patient.

easier said than done when bills are due though

Oh totally, I get it. The financial stress makes the waiting so much worse.

I'm definitely going to look into that if I don't hear something soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

I used something similar and it was worth it just for the peace of mind of knowing what was happening with my claim.

That's actually really reassuring. I hadn't thought about it that way.

That's generally true. Claims that require additional verification or have eligibility questions usually generate requests for information fairly quickly.