What does 'exhaustee' mean on my Washington ESD unemployment eligibility status?

An 'exhaustee' status means you've used up all your regular unemployment insurance benefits. In Washington, you typically get 26 weeks of regular UI benefits. Once you've collected all 26 weeks (or your benefit year ends), you become an 'exhaustee' and regular benefits stop.

this happened to me last year, exhaustee just means you maxed out your regular benefits. you need to check if theres extended benefits available or file a new claim if you worked enough

I've been trying to reach Washington ESD for weeks about my exhaustee status and can't get through to anyone. The phone lines are always busy and I keep getting hung up on. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?

EXHAUSTEE STATUS IS SUCH A CONFUSING TERM! Why can't they just say 'benefits expired' or something normal people understand?? I was panicking thinking I did something wrong when I saw that status.

When I became an exhaustee, I had to file a new claim because I had worked part-time while collecting benefits. The new claim reset my eligibility for another 26 weeks. You need to check if you have enough work history and earnings to qualify for a new claim.

I'm confused about the difference between exhaustee and disqualified. Are they the same thing?

same boat here, been exhaustee for 3 weeks now and still filing weekly claims like an idiot even though no payments are coming

The Washington ESD website should really explain these statuses better. I've been dealing with unemployment for years and still get confused by some of their terminology. 'Exhaustee' sounds like you're tired, not that you've used up your benefits!

Check your determination letters in your eServices account. They usually explain what happens when you become an exhaustee and what your options are. I found mine under 'Correspondence' in my online account.

When I hit exhaustee status, I tried calling Washington ESD for three days straight. Finally used Claimyr and got connected to an agent who explained all my options. Turns out I was eligible for a new claim because I had worked enough hours. Saved me weeks of confusion.

I was an exhaustee for 2 months before I realized I could file a new claim. Nobody told me! I just kept filing weekly claims and getting nothing. Finally figured it out when I talked to someone at WorkSource.

Question about exhaustee status - if I file a new claim, do I lose my current weekly claim schedule? I'm used to filing on Sundays and don't want to mess that up.

For anyone dealing with exhaustee status - make sure you understand the difference between a new claim and extended benefits. Extended benefits are automatic if available, but you have to actively file for a new claim. Don't just sit there waiting like I did!

been there, exhaustee status is basically washington esd's way of saying 'you're done with this claim.' time to either file new or find other options

I became an exhaustee right when my rent was due. Panic mode! Turns out I qualified for a new claim but it took forever to get through to someone at Washington ESD to confirm. Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got answers. Wish I had known about it earlier.

PSA: Keep filing your weekly claims even when you're an exhaustee! If extended benefits become available or if you file a new claim, you might get retroactive payments for the weeks you filed. Don't skip filing just because you're not getting paid right now.

Exhaustee status confused me too until I realized it just means I've collected all 26 weeks of my regular unemployment benefits. Once you know what it means, it's actually pretty straightforward - you've exhausted your current claim's benefits.

Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was freaking out thinking I had done something wrong when I saw 'exhaustee' on my account. Now I know I just need to look into filing a new claim since I've been doing some part-time work.