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I've been dealing with Washington ESD for 3 months now and honestly the whole system is a mess. Between the website glitches, phone issues, and confusing letters, it's like they don't want people to get benefits.
The system definitely has issues but it's worth persisting. Many people do successfully get their claims resolved, it just takes patience and persistence.
I guess patience is the key word here. It's just hard when you're struggling financially and can't get answers.
Thanks for this thread everyone. I was getting ready to give up but now I have some new strategies to try. Going to check out Claimyr and also try calling mid-week instead of Mondays.
Good luck! I hope you get through soon. It's definitely worth trying different approaches until something works.
Let us know how it goes! Always happy to hear when someone finally gets their claim issues resolved.
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Make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly amount is what you get each week, but you can only collect benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks (or until you reach your maximum benefit amount, whichever comes first).
That makes sense. Hopefully I'll find something before then anyway.
That's the right attitude! Use the time to really focus on your job search. Good luck!
Oh and one last thing - if you do any part-time or temporary work while collecting benefits, make sure you report it on your weekly claim. You can still collect partial benefits in many cases, but you have to be honest about any income.
Good to know. I wasn't planning on it but it's good to understand the rules.
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Consider consulting with a disability attorney too, especially if your case is complex. Many offer free consultations and can help you navigate both the disability application and any potential conflicts with UI benefits.
That's a good suggestion. I've been trying to handle everything myself but professional guidance might be worth it.
Disability attorneys usually work on contingency, so you don't pay unless you win. They know how to handle situations where multiple benefit programs overlap.
The bottom line is that it IS possible to collect both, but you have to be very careful about how you present your situation to each agency. Honesty is key, but so is understanding how to frame your current abilities vs future prognosis.
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about moving forward with both applications now that I understand the key issues to watch out for.
Good luck with everything! It's a complicated process but definitely manageable if you stay organized and get proper guidance.
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For anyone new to this - set up direct deposit ASAP if you haven't already. The debit card option takes longer and you can lose the card or have it stolen. Direct deposit is much more reliable and faster.
Definitely glad I chose direct deposit from the start. Seems like the way to go.
I learned this the hard way. Lost my debit card and it took almost two weeks to get a replacement while my benefits piled up.
Just to summarize for anyone reading this later: File your weekly claim by Sunday, expect your direct deposit on Tuesday or Wednesday, and always double-check your claim answers before submitting. If there are delays, check your Washington ESD account first to see if there are any issues that need to be resolved.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone!
Agreed! Bookmarking this for future reference.
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CyberNinja
•Used them twice now and both times got connected within 15 minutes. Way better than spending all day redialing.
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Isabella Santos
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Ravi Sharma
Good luck with your claim! Remember that the first few weeks can feel overwhelming but once you get into the routine of weekly filings and job searching, it becomes pretty manageable. You've got this!
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Isabella Santos
•Really appreciate all the guidance from everyone here. This community is incredibly helpful!
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