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- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I was trying to get information about my options before my benefits ran out. Actually got through to Washington ESD and they were able to explain some programs I didn't know about. Definitely worth it when you're facing this kind of deadline.
I think I'm going to try that service. At this point I need to talk to someone who can give me definitive answers about my situation.
Let us know how it goes! I'm probably going to need to do the same thing soon.
Just want to add that even though it's scary, you're not completely alone in this. There are community resources, food banks, mutual aid groups, etc. Start researching what's available in your area now rather than waiting until you're desperate.
Thank you for the reminder about community resources. I should probably swallow my pride and start looking into those options.
There's no shame in using community resources - that's what they're there for. I volunteer at a food bank and we see people from all walks of life.
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Don't forget to report any work you do, even small part-time jobs or gig work. Washington ESD can reduce your benefits instead of cutting you off entirely if you earn a little money, but you have to report it honestly.
What happens if I forget to report some work? Can I go back and fix it?
You can usually call and make corrections, but it's much easier to just report everything accurately from the start. Honesty is always the best policy with Washington ESD.
In my experience, if there are no red flags with your claim, you should see your first payment within 3 weeks of filing. The system works pretty well when everything is straightforward.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much better about the process now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it processes smoothly and quickly.
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thanks for asking this question - i learned a lot from the responses. my situation is similar and now i know what to watch out for
Glad it helped! I learned a lot too. Hopefully neither of us will need to use this information but it's good to know just in case.
Knowledge is power when it comes to unemployment benefits. The more you understand the rules, the better you can protect yourself.
The most important thing is that your brother documents everything and doesn't make any rash decisions. If he's thinking about quitting, he should consult with someone who knows the unemployment rules first. Maybe even talk to an employment attorney if the situation is really bad.
That's good advice. I'll definitely tell him to think things through carefully and get help if he needs it. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
You're welcome. Hope things work out well for your brother whatever he decides to do.
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Bottom line - claimant just means you're someone who filed for unemployment benefits. Don't overthink it! Focus on meeting all your requirements and filing your weekly claims on time.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! This has been really helpful.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions about the process.
Just remember that as a claimant, you're dealing with a state agency that processes thousands of claims. Be patient but persistent if you run into issues. Sometimes you need to try multiple times to get the help you need.
Patience is good, but if you're really stuck, services like Claimyr can help cut through the phone maze. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get answers.
True, whatever works to get you the help you need as a claimant.
NeonNova
Remember to celebrate the small wins too - getting approved for benefits, finding a good job lead, even just making it through a tough day. You're doing important work taking care of your family.
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AstroAdventurer
•That means a lot to hear. Some days it feels like I'm barely keeping my head above water, but you're right about celebrating progress.
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Giovanni Conti
Final thought - keep all your documentation organized and in one place. When you're juggling multiple benefit programs, good record-keeping can save you a lot of headaches down the road.
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AstroAdventurer
•Definitely going to set up a filing system this weekend. Organization will make everything easier to manage.
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