I'm a newcomer here but dealing with the exact same issue - my Washington ESD claim was approved 3 weeks ago and I've been filing weekly claims consistently, but haven't received a single payment yet. Reading through all these comments, it's both reassuring and frustrating to see I'm not alone in this. The pattern seems clear - approved claims but payments stuck somewhere in the system with no visibility into what's actually wrong. I've also tried calling Washington ESD countless times with no success getting through to anyone. Based on what multiple people here have shared about Claimyr actually helping them connect with agents who could resolve these payment delays quickly, I think I'm going to have to try that route too. It's ridiculous that we have to resort to third-party services just to access benefits we're entitled to, but when rent is due and you're running out of options, you do what you have to do. Has anyone who used Claimyr been able to get retroactive payments for all the weeks that were held up, or do you lose those payments while the issue was unresolved?

I'm new to this community but unfortunately not new to this exact problem. My Washington ESD claim was approved almost 3 weeks ago, I've been filing my weekly claims religiously every Sunday, and everything shows as "processed" in my account - but I haven't seen a penny of actual payments. It's incredibly stressful when you're depending on these benefits for basic survival. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear this is a widespread issue affecting tons of people right now. The common thread seems to be that there are hidden system holds or verification flags that don't show up in our regular account view, and the only way to identify and resolve them is by getting through to an actual Washington ESD agent who can access the backend systems. Since calling directly is basically impossible (I've tried 40+ times), I'm seriously considering the Claimyr service that multiple people have recommended. It shouldn't have to come to this, but when rent is overdue and you're running out of options, you do what you have to do. Has anyone here successfully gotten retroactive payments for all the weeks that were held up once their issue was finally resolved?

I've been claiming UI benefits for about 8 months now and wanted to share what I've observed about payment timing. The Sunday-to-Tuesday pattern is definitely the norm, but I've noticed a few other factors that can affect when you actually see the money: 1. Your bank's cut-off times matter - some banks process ACH deposits in the morning vs afternoon, so even if ESD sends it Tuesday, you might not see it until Wednesday 2. If there are any federal holidays during the week, everything gets pushed back a day 3. I've had a couple times where ESD's system had "maintenance issues" that delayed processing by 24 hours Since you mentioned your bills are due on the 5th, I'd definitely have a backup plan ready. Maybe contact your creditors ahead of time to let them know about potential timing issues? Most companies are understanding about unemployment payment delays if you communicate proactively. Good luck with your claim!

Been claiming for about a year now and can confirm most of what everyone else is saying - Sunday filing usually means Tuesday payment. But here's something I haven't seen mentioned yet: if you're on partial unemployment (working reduced hours), the payment timing can be a bit different. ESD has to verify your reported earnings against employer records, which sometimes adds an extra day to processing. Also, I'd recommend downloading the ESD mobile app if you haven't already - it sends push notifications when your payment is processed, which is way more reliable than waiting for emails. The notifications usually come Monday evening if everything is on track for Tuesday deposit.

Thanks for the tip! I definitely mentioned potential eviction when I called yesterday, so hopefully that helps. I'll keep an eye out for separate deposits too - good to know they might not come all at once.

I went through this exact situation last year - expedited after 6 weeks in adjudication for a job separation issue. In my case, it took 9 business days from expedite to payment, but I had to call on day 8 because they needed clarification on my termination circumstances. The good news is once it was resolved, I got ALL my back weeks in one lump sum payment, which was honestly life-saving since I was also behind on rent. One thing that helped me was calling early in the morning (right at 8am) - seemed like the wait times were shorter then. Keep filing those weekly claims and stay positive - you're in the home stretch now!

Thank you all for the helpful responses! I'm definitely going to fill out the form and send it in before the deadline. I'll also make a copy for my records just in case. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and knowledge - this was stressing me out!

Just wanted to add my experience - I received this same letter a few weeks ago and called ESD directly to ask about it. The representative confirmed that these are being sent to everyone who received pandemic-era benefits as a precautionary measure. She explained that the federal government is requiring states to do a comprehensive review of all PUA, PEUC, and FPUC payments from 2020-2021, and rather than wait for potential overpayments to be identified, they're giving people the chance to request waivers upfront. Even if you think everything was correct with your claim, it's worth submitting the form because the review process might identify issues that weren't caught initially (like documentation requirements that changed during the pandemic). The agent stressed that having a waiver request on file protects you if they do find something later. Takes maybe 15 minutes to fill out and could save you thousands if they determine there was an overpayment.

Thanks everyone for all the help! Got my first payment deposited today. The process was intimidating at first but this thread really helped me understand what to expect.

Congratulations on getting your first payment! That's such a relief when you're dealing with job loss. Just want to echo what others have said about staying consistent with your weekly filings - it becomes routine after a few weeks. Also, don't forget to keep detailed records of your job search activities since Washington requires those 3 contacts per week. The job market can be tough but having that unemployment safety net definitely helps take some pressure off while you're looking. Best of luck with your job search!