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One other thing to know - once your bonding claim is approved, you'll need to file weekly claims just like with unemployment. Many people miss this step and wonder why their payments stopped. The system doesn't make this clear at all, but you need to log in each week to certify you're still on leave. The website to file weekly claims is different from where you submitted your initial application.
Wait really?? I didn't know this. Where do you go to file the weekly claims? Is it through the SecureAccess Washington portal or somewhere else?
Yes, you log into your PFML account through SecureAccess Washington, then look for the section that says "File a weekly claim." You'll need to do this every week during your approved leave period. You'll answer questions confirming you were on leave that week and not working. If you miss a week, you can file for past weeks, but it's easier to just stay on top of it once your claim is approved.
OK GREAT NEWS! I just checked my account and they expedited my claim! It shows as approved now with payment scheduled for tomorrow. HUGE relief. Thanks everyone for the help and support through this nightmare process!
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Just a quick update - I checked with a colleague who specializes in overpayment issues, and she confirmed that ESD is currently taking about 3-4 weeks to process refunds after waiver approvals. The small $83 deposit is likely what they call a \
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btw when i finally got my refund they included interest!!! not much like $180 on my $7k but better than nothing i guess. just thought ud want to know
Well that's something at least! Though at this point I'd gladly give up any interest just to get the principal back ASAP. Thanks for letting me know though.
UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know I finally made progress! I used Claimyr this morning and actually got through to a real person at ESD in about 15 minutes. The claims specialist confirmed my refund was still just sitting in the review queue with no action. She flagged it for hardship review after I explained my situation with rent and submitted the hardship form. She said I should hear something within 2-3 weeks now instead of months. HUGE relief! Will update again when/if I actually get the money. Thank you all for the advice!
That's excellent news! The hardship review process definitely helps speed things up. Just make sure to check your eServices account daily for any requests for additional information - they sometimes need more documentation during the expedited review, and missing those requests can delay things further. Fingers crossed you get your money soon!
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guys my overpayment is like $6700 and im FREAKING OUT... does anyone know if they'll do a payment plan or am i just screwed???
Yes, ESD will definitely work with you on a payment plan. When you call about your overpayment, ask about their repayment options. They can usually set up monthly payments based on what you can afford. They can also potentially waive some or all of the overpayment if it would cause you financial hardship - you'd need to request a hardship waiver form.
Update: I FINALLY got through to someone at ESD yesterday after trying for over a week. The regular agent didn't understand the tax withholding issue at all and kept saying I had to pay the full amount. But I asked to speak with someone in the "Benefits Accuracy and Integrity" unit like @UnemploymentExpert suggested, and they transferred me. The specialist immediately knew what I was talking about! She said it's a common problem with their system and reduced my overpayment amount by the tax withholding portion (about $275). She's sending me updated paperwork showing the correct amount. Thank you all for your help - especially the specific terminology to use. Made all the difference!
Miguel Silva
I wanted to follow up on my earlier comment about WorkSource escalation. When you go to WorkSource, you need to specifically ask for an "UI Liaison" or "ESD Specialist" - not all WorkSource staff have the same level of access to ESD systems. These specialists have direct channels to the adjudication teams. Make sure to bring all your claim information, including your claim ID number and a list of all documents you've already submitted. This approach helped me get my claim unstuck after weeks of frustration.
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StarSailor
•This is incredibly helpful - thank you! I'm going to my local WorkSource tomorrow and will specifically ask for the UI Liaison. I'll update here if I get any results.
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Dmitry Ivanov
Any update on your situation? Did you try any of these approaches yet? I'm curious which route worked for you since I know several people in similar situations right now.
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StarSailor
•So I've tried a few things from the advice here. I went to WorkSource and asked for the UI Liaison like someone suggested. They actually had me talk to someone who seemed more knowledgeable. They submitted some kind of internal ticket for me. I also emailed my state rep yesterday but haven't heard back yet. I'm going to try Claimyr tomorrow if I still don't get anywhere. Will definitely update once something works!
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