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Keep trying different times of day. I finally got my application through at like 2am on a Tuesday. Sometimes the weird hours work better than prime time.
2am might be worth a try. I've been attempting during normal business hours thinking that would be better.
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At this point I just want my claim resolved so I can move on with my life. All these bigger picture solutions are great but what about those of us stuck in the system right now?
For immediate help, definitely try the Claimyr service people mentioned. It's not a permanent fix but it can help you get through to someone today.
Yeah I think I'll have to try that. Thanks for the suggestion.
This whole thread just shows how widespread these problems are. Washington ESD needs to acknowledge this crisis and take immediate action, not just promise future improvements.
Exactly. We need accountability and transparency about what they're actually doing to fix these issues.
And realistic timelines for when improvements will be implemented. Vague promises don't help people who need benefits now.
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For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about their partial benefits questions, I had success using Claimyr recently. They got me connected to an agent who explained exactly how my partial benefit calculation worked. Worth checking out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ if you're stuck.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Sounds like it might be worth trying if I run into issues with my claim.
Yeah, I was skeptical at first but it really did save me hours of calling and getting nowhere. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers.
Update on my situation - I applied for partial benefits three days ago and already got my determination letter! It was approved and I'll be getting about $180 per week to supplement my reduced hours. The process was much smoother than I expected.
That's great news! Gives me hope that my application will go smoothly too. Did you need to provide any special documentation for your part-time situation?
Just my regular pay stubs and the standard application information. I think it helped that my employer had already reported my reduced hours to Washington ESD through their system.
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One more thing to consider - make sure you understand how receiving unemployment benefits (if you become eligible later) might affect your immigration status. Some visa categories have restrictions on receiving public benefits.
Good point. I definitely need to research that angle too.
Yeah, public charge considerations can be tricky. Definitely worth discussing with an immigration attorney.
If you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD later, that Claimyr thing people mentioned actually worked for me too. I was skeptical at first but it beats sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.
How much does it cost though? If someone's unemployed and not getting benefits, money is probably tight.
I don't remember the exact cost, but it was worth it for me to get actual answers instead of guessing. Check their website for current pricing.
Zara Rashid
Also worth mentioning that if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, you need to report those earnings on your weekly claims. They'll reduce your benefit accordingly but you might still get some payment.
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Paolo Conti
•Good to know for future reference. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this information, but it's better to be prepared.
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Zara Rashid
•Exactly the right attitude. Hope your job situation works out, but at least now you know you'd likely qualify if needed.
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Luca Romano
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been way more informative than anything I found on the Washington ESD website. Feeling much more confident about my potential eligibility now.
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Amina Diallo
•Glad we could help! Remember, if you do need to file and have questions, getting through to an actual Washington ESD representative is your best bet for definitive answers.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•And if you can't get through the regular phone lines, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Really made a difference for me when I needed quick answers about my eligibility.
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