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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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good luck with your claim! hope it goes smoother for you than it did for me
Thank you! I appreciate everyone's help and advice.
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This whole thread makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one struggling with this. It's so stressful when you need help and can't reach anyone.
Right? At least we're all in this together. Hopefully some of these tips will help us all get through easier
definitely not alone, the struggle is real for all of us
Final thought - document everything! Keep track of when you called, how long you waited, if you got disconnected, etc. If you ever need to escalate or file a complaint, having that record helps.
That's really smart. I should have been doing that from the beginning
Great advice. Also take notes during your call about what the agent tells you, including their name or ID number
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Make sure your direct deposit info is correct in the system. I had an old account number in there and it took 3 weeks to figure out why my payments were bouncing back.
How did you find out that was the problem?
I finally got through to someone at Washington ESD who could see the failed ACH transfers in my account. Had to update my banking info and wait for the next weekly claim cycle.
The whole system is honestly pretty straightforward once you understand it. File weekly claim → wait 1-2 days → money hits your account. The problems usually come from missed weekly claims or verification issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about understanding the process now.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm about to file my first claim and was totally confused about how payments work.
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Here's something that might help - if your claim is taking longer than expected, make sure you didn't miss any follow-up items in your online account. Sometimes they'll request additional documentation and if you miss it, your claim just sits there.
Good tip! I've been checking my account daily and haven't seen any requests for additional info.
Sounds like you're on top of it then. Just keep filing those weekly claims and you should hear something soon.
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Just remembered - if you do end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about anything specific to your claim, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Saved me so much frustration compared to the regular phone system. The video demo really shows how much easier it makes the whole process of reaching an actual person.
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Michael Adams
•I bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there if I run into problems.
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Benjamin Johnson
•Wish I'd known about that when I was dealing with my overpayment issue. Spent literally days trying to get through to explain my situation.
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Zara Perez
Hope everything works out for you! Being laid off sucks but at least Washington state has decent unemployment benefits compared to some places. You'll get through this.
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Michael Adams
•Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. This community is awesome.
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