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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.
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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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Actually, let me add one more Claimyr mention since it came up - if you do end up needing to speak with ESD about any issues (claim problems, eligibility questions, payment delays), their service has been really reliable. Much better than trying to call ESD directly and getting busy signals all day.
I'll definitely bookmark that site just in case I need it.
Same here, sounds like it could save a lot of headaches down the road.
Hope this whole thread helps other people too who are in the same situation. There's a lot to navigate but at least Washington's unemployment system is pretty comprehensive once you figure it out.
Definitely! This conversation gave me everything I need to get started. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help.
This is exactly the kind of info I wish I had when I first filed. Great community here!
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was worried I'd have to choose between social security and unemployment. Good to know I can get both even if the UI amount is reduced.
Glad it helped! The most important thing is accurate reporting. Washington ESD will eventually catch any discrepancies, and it's much easier to get it right from the start than to fix overpayment issues later.
Definitely learned that lesson from other people's experiences. Better to be cautious and accurate than deal with adjudication problems.
Quick update - I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and finally got to talk to someone at Washington ESD about my specific situation. The agent confirmed everything discussed here and helped me understand exactly how my benefits would be calculated. Worth it for the peace of mind!
How long did it take them to connect you to an agent?
About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request. Much better than the hours I was spending on hold before.
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If you end up getting denied, don't panic. You have 30 days to appeal the decision and they'll review your case again. Sometimes it's just a matter of providing additional documentation.
That's somewhat reassuring. I hope it doesn't come to that but good to know there's a process.
Yeah, appeals are pretty common. The initial review is sometimes rushed so the appeal process can catch things they missed.
Hang in there! The waiting is tough but most people do get approved if they meet the basic requirements. Just keep filing those weekly claims and checking your account regularly.
Thanks for the encouragement! This whole process is more stressful than I expected.
I totally get it. It's a lot when you're already dealing with being unemployed. But you'll get through it.
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Final thought - if you do run into any issues or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, don't waste hours on hold. I mentioned Claimyr earlier and honestly it was a game changer for getting actual help when I needed it. Worth checking out if you hit any roadblocks.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know the option exists.
Hang in there! The waiting period is nerve-wracking but most people who qualify do get approved. Just keep checking your account and watch for that determination letter. You'll know definitively once you receive it.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information and encouragement. This has been really reassuring and informative!
Victoria Charity
I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my disqualification. Best decision I made during that whole ordeal. Got connected to an agent who explained exactly what I needed to do to fix my claim status.
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Sebastian Scott
•I'm definitely keeping that service in mind in case I run into issues. Seems like a lot of people have had success with it.
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Jasmine Quinn
•Yeah, especially if your claim goes into adjudication and you need to check on the status. Way better than trying to call Washington ESD directly.
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Oscar Murphy
Bottom line - apply for benefits, be honest about what happened, keep looking for work, and don't give up if you hit obstacles. The system isn't perfect but most people who qualify eventually get their benefits if they stick with it.
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Sebastian Scott
•Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I feel much more confident about applying now. I'll update this thread once I hear back from Washington ESD.
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