Washington ESD approved my claim - when will I actually get paid?

I did file my weekly claims already. So if I was approved Wednesday, I should see payment by Friday or Monday?

Yeah, Friday or Monday is realistic. Check your payment history in the portal to see if payment is showing as 'processed' - that means it's on the way.

Thanks! Yeah the waiting was brutal. But still no idea when payment hits.

Mine took about 2-3 business days after approval to show up in my account

A whole week? That's scary. Did your friend have any issues with their claim?

no issues just slow processing i think. washington esd is just inconsistent with timing

I filed my weekly claim on Sunday before it got approved Monday. So hopefully soon!

That's good timing. Check your payment information tab in your account - it should show pending payments once they're in the queue.

where exactly do you find the payment information? I can never navigate that website properly

How much does that cost? I'm already tight on money.

It's worth it if you need to reach someone quickly. Much better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.

Never heard of that service but might be useful. Washington ESD phone system is absolutely terrible.

How much does that cost? I'm already broke waiting for my payments to start

It was worth it for me to finally talk to someone who could explain what was happening with my payments. Way better than spending hours on hold.

I used Claimyr too when I had payment issues. Really helped clarify the timeline instead of just guessing.

I have direct deposit set up. Filed my weekly claim Sunday night and got approved Wednesday.

That timing should get you paid by Friday. Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday-Thursday usually.

Perfect, so I might see it today or tomorrow then!

that's assuming everything processes normally lol Washington ESD isn't exactly known for being on schedule

True, but the payment system is usually more reliable than the adjudication process

It's because they have to verify payment amounts and process through the banking system. Not instant like other transfers.

still ridiculous when people need money for basic needs

Yeah I have direct deposit, thankfully set that up when I first applied

how long do checks take if you don't have direct deposit?

Like 7-10 business days usually. It's painful.

Just checked and it says 'Payment Issued' - does that mean it's on the way?

Yes! 'Payment Issued' means it's been sent to your bank. Should see it tomorrow or Friday.

Good to know, I'll try not to stress if it's not there tomorrow

Also remember that some banks hold deposits longer than others, so even if Washington ESD processes it, your bank might delay availability

That's exactly what I'm doing! Refreshing my banking app constantly.

It'll come! Try to distract yourself. Mine always came when I wasn't obsessively checking.

Good to know for next week. So weekday approvals are better for faster payment?

Generally yes. Mid-week approvals usually result in faster payment processing.

I felt the same way during adjudication. Like they're hoping we'll just disappear.

The system is definitely overwhelmed but once you're approved, payments are pretty consistent

we'll see... I've been burned before by government promises

Good point - I double checked and my bank info looks right.

Then you should be good. Just patience at this point.

That's a great question - I hope so because I've been filing weekly claims the whole time

Yes, if you kept filing your weekly claims during adjudication, you'll get paid for all those weeks once approved. It might come as separate payments though.

Oh thank god. I was so worried I'd lose those weeks

Yeah it can vary depending on when exactly your weekly claim processes in their system

As long as it's this week I'll be happy

Good point, I'll give it until Friday before I start worrying

calling is pointless though, you'll never get through

That's why I mentioned using Claimyr - actually connects you instead of waiting on hold forever

Just checked and it looks right, but good reminder

This happened to my cousin - small typo in account number delayed everything

That's really helpful to know going forward

wish they made this clearer on the website instead of making us guess

Agreed, the communication could be much better about payment timing

Ha, good point. I'm already planning out which bills to pay first

the first payment feels so good after all that waiting

As long as I eventually get everything I'm owed, I don't care how they split it up

This is common with adjudication cases. The system processes current claims first, then catches up on back weeks

Yeah I've been really careful about that. Filing every Sunday no matter what

Smart. Consistency is key with Washington ESD

what happens if you miss a week?

You can usually file a late claim but it's a hassle and might delay payments

Wait, are you the original poster? I'm confused

No sorry, I meant I'm in a similar situation and mine just updated. Didn't mean to confuse anyone

that's great news though! gives me hope mine will show up soon too

seems like you really like this service lol

Just sharing what worked for me. Beats sitting here guessing about everything

I've used it too - really helpful when you need specific answers about your claim

That's a good rule of thumb. I'll wait until next week before I start panicking

Exactly. Most payment issues resolve themselves within that timeframe

please do! I love hearing success stories

Good luck! Hope it shows up soon

Fingers crossed for you!

Great advice, I'll start doing that going forward

wish someone had told me this earlier in the process

It's one of those things you don't think about until you need it

Your situation sounds like there were complications. Normal processing is much faster.

NOTHING IS NORMAL WITH WASHINGTON ESD. THEY MAKE EVERYTHING DIFFICULT.

Will do! Hoping for tomorrow morning.

That's smart! Just set that up now.

Yeah it's a game changer. Much less stressful.

Yeah I bookmarked that site just in case. Hopefully won't need it though.

Fingers crossed! But good to have a backup plan.

Thanks! Yeah the waiting for approval was nerve wracking.

That's good to know for budgeting. Consistency would be nice.

Yeah it helps with planning bills and stuff once you know the pattern.

I've been keeping track of my job searches. Washington ESD requires 3 per week right?

Yes, 3 job search contacts per week. Keep good records in case they audit.

I'm with a local credit union. Maybe that's why it's taking longer?

Could be. Credit unions sometimes have slower ACH processing but not always.

Thanks for the encouragement! Really needed to hear that.

Good to know it actually works. The testimonials make it sound almost too good to be true.

I thought the same thing but it's legit. Much better than the regular phone system.

Awesome! Glad it worked out on schedule.

nice! now you know what to expect going forward

So happy for you! The relief is amazing isn't it?