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Remember that Washington ESD has specific hours when you can file online. I think it's 6 AM to 10 PM most days. Don't try to file in the middle of the night and get frustrated when it doesn't work.
Oh wow I didn't know there were specific hours. Good to know.
Yeah that would have been frustrating to find out the hard way!
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For what it's worth, I qualified for close to the maximum ($920/week) and the process was pretty smooth once I got my initial claim approved. The hardest part was just getting through to someone when I had questions.
That gives me hope! Sounds like if your wages qualify you for the higher amounts, the system works pretty well.
Yeah, just be patient with the phone system or use one of those callback services if you need to talk to someone.
Bottom line: $999/week maximum, 26 weeks duration, based on your highest earning quarters. Most people won't get the max but it's there if your wages qualify. And yes, it's taxable income so plan accordingly!
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Really appreciate this community.
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The fact that you're asking these questions and being careful about understanding the requirements shows you're taking it seriously. That's exactly the right approach. Washington ESD appreciates claimants who follow the rules and do things properly.
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's help. This has given me a much better understanding of what I need to do.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to ask if you have more questions after you file.
One last thing - if you end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit. I used it when my claim got stuck and needed to speak to an adjudicator. Worth checking out claimyr.com if you hit any roadblocks.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know the option exists.
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Don't forget about the waiting week! Your first week of benefits is unpaid - it's like a deductible. So even if you file right away, you won't get paid for that first week.
Oh that's annoying! So I'd have to wait two weeks before getting my first payment?
Exactly. The waiting week plus processing time means it's usually 2-3 weeks before you see your first payment.
The whole process is pretty straightforward once you get started. Just be prepared for some waiting and make sure you do your weekly claims every week. Missing even one week can cause problems with your benefits.
Good advice! I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly filings once I get everything set up.
Benjamin Kim
Make sure you understand your benefit calculation before you start certifying for weekly benefits. If there are errors it's easier to fix them early rather than dealing with overpayment issues later.
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Ella Lewis
•Good point. I'll definitely make sure I understand everything before I start filing my weekly claims.
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Samantha Howard
•Yeah overpayment notices are a nightmare to deal with. Better to get it right from the start.
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Megan D'Acosta
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how Washington ESD calculates benefits. I feel much less confused now about my monetary determination.
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Andrew Pinnock
•Glad we could help! The UI system is complicated but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
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Brianna Schmidt
•Good luck with your claim! Hope you find new work soon.
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