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My advice: be patient but persistent. Keep filing your weekly claims, keep applying for jobs, and document everything. The system is slow but it does work eventually for most people.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard when bills are piling up.
I totally understand. Consider looking into temporary work or gig jobs to help cover expenses while you wait, just make sure to report any earnings on your weekly claims.
Final thought - if your claim is taking longer than 4-5 weeks, there's probably a specific issue that needs to be resolved. Don't just wait indefinitely, try to find out what's causing the delay.
That's good advice. I think I'll give it another week and then try to get through to someone to check on the status.
Definitely do that. Getting answers about what's causing the delay was the key to getting my claim moving again.
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Make sure you understand the difference between benefit year end and benefit exhaustion. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks from when you first filed, but you only get up to 26 weeks of payments (plus extensions if available) within that year.
I think I understand that distinction. So even if I exhaust my 26 weeks, I can't file a new claim until my benefit year ends, right?
Correct, unless you have sufficient new earnings to establish a new claim within the same benefit year.
Just went through this process myself. No Extended Benefits were available when I exhausted my regular benefits in December. I did end up qualifying for Training Benefits through a coding bootcamp program, which has been a lifesaver. Definitely look into that option if you're interested in learning new skills.
That sounds like a great option. I'll definitely research what training programs are available in my area.
The WorkSource website has a list of approved training providers. You have to apply for Training Benefits before you start the program though.
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Just wanted to add - weekends and holidays can delay payments too. If your payment date falls on a weekend, it usually processes the next business day.
Thanks for mentioning that! I need to factor in MLK day next week.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm in almost the exact same situation as OP. Going to file this weekend and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the detailed info.
Glad it helped someone else too! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Seriously, this is way more useful than the Washington ESD website which just gives you generic info.
One last thing I'll add - be patient with the system but persistent when you need help. Washington ESD is understaffed and overworked, but if you follow the rules and stay on top of your claims, it generally works out. Good luck!
Thanks for all the encouragement! Feeling much better about this whole process now.
This whole thread should be pinned honestly. So much better than trying to navigate the official site.
Katherine Shultz
Just got my 1099-G from Washington ESD last week actually. Came pretty quickly after New Year's. Make sure your address is current in your ESD account so you don't miss it.
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James Maki
•Good reminder - I'll double check my address is correct in my account.
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Marcus Marsh
Bottom line - yes you need to report it, but it's not the end of the world. Lots of people deal with this every year and there are resources available if you can't pay everything at once. You've got this!
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James Maki
•Thanks for the encouragement! Feeling much better about the whole situation after reading everyone's responses.
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