Will ESD pay my remaining benefits after claim expiration date?

once yr claim expires thats it u cant get any more $$ after the end date even if u had some left. the system just cuts u off automatically.

I went through this exact situation last year. Unfortunately, the previous comment is correct - once your benefit year expires, you cannot collect any remaining balance on that claim, regardless of how much is left. The benefit year expiration date overrides any remaining balance. Your only option would be to file a new claim if you qualify based on your work history in the last 18 months.

EVERYONE LISTEN UP!! THE ESD SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP MONEY FROM YOU!! they DELIBERATELY make the rules confusing so that people like us lose benefits we deserve. I had $3,200 left on my claim when it expired and they refused to pay it!! Called 47 times and nobody would help!!!

The previous responses are correct. Under Washington state unemployment insurance laws, benefits are only payable within the established benefit year, which is 52 weeks from your application date. When your benefit year expires, any remaining balance is forfeited, regardless of the amount remaining. This is a firm rule with no exceptions. However, there's one thing you should check - some people confuse their benefit year with their payment tier. If you were on an extension or pandemic program previously (though these have ended), the dates can be confusing. I'd recommend checking your account on eServices to confirm the exact expiration date of your claim to be certain.

Have you tried calling ESD directly to ask? Sometimes they can give you options you wouldn't know about otherwise. I was in a similar situation and wanted clarification. Trying to call ESD was a nightmare though - kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours. Finally I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I spoke with confirmed I couldn't get my remaining balance after expiration, but they helped me figure out if I qualified for a new claim and explained some other resources I might be eligible for. Worth a shot in your situation.

wait im confused...isn't there something called continued claim? my friend said if u have a existing claim that runs out u can apply for continued claim and keep getting the same amount. maybe thats what ur looking for?

I remember when this happened to me I was soooo angry. Had like $2400 left that just disappeared into thin air. It feels like they're stealing from us! Good luck with rent, I ended up having to borrow from family which was humiliating.

One thing no one mentioned - if you worked AT ALL during your benefit year (even part-time), you might qualify for a new claim. Worth checking into. The base period for a new claim would be different from your original one.

Based on your comment about working for 2 months last summer, you should definitely apply for a new claim. The worst they can say is no, but you might qualify for at least some benefits. Make sure to have all your employment information ready when you apply, including employer name, address, dates worked, and earnings.