Does your cousin know why they make this rule?? It seems so pointless!

She said it's because until you actually start getting paid, there's always a chance the job falls through. They've had too many people stop looking for work because of a

While you're waiting for the adjudication decision, make sure you're completing all your job search activities (3 per week) and documenting them properly. I had a friend who got through adjudication only to have his benefits denied because he hadn't been doing his job search activities during the waiting period. ESD considers this a separate requirement even while your claim is in adjudication.

Hey Val, I just went through this exact same situation last month! The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you have bills coming due. In my case, it took about 12 days from when I submitted my documentation until I got the decision. What helped me stay sane during the wait was setting up a daily routine to check my eServices account (usually around 9 AM when they tend to post updates) and keeping a detailed log of everything I submitted with dates. Also, don't be afraid to call if you haven't heard anything by day 14 - sometimes just having them confirm your case is actively being reviewed can give you peace of mind. Hang in there, you've got this!

One last thing - if you do have to call Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to get through on my own.

This is exactly the kind of detailed information I was hoping to find! I'm in a similar situation at 62 and my company has been dropping hints about potential layoffs. It's really helpful to see so many people confirm that you can collect both benefits simultaneously in Washington. I've been putting off making decisions about Social Security timing because I wasn't sure how it would interact with unemployment if I needed it. Now I feel like I can make a more informed choice about my retirement planning. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!

Make sure you're not missing any required actions too. Sometimes ESD requires additional documentation even after you're marked eligible, and that can hold up payments.

I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! "Eligible" status is actually a really good sign - it means Washington ESD has reviewed your claim and determined you qualify for benefits. The delay between showing eligible and actually receiving payments is unfortunately pretty common. In my case, it took about 6 business days from when my status changed to eligible before I saw the money in my account. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time and maintain your job search activities through WorkSource. The payments should start flowing soon - hang in there!

Not yet - it's been 5 business days since the hearing and 3 days since the status changed to completed. Based on everyone's comments, I'm going to wait until next week before I start calling. Thanks for checking back!

I went through this same anxiety-inducing wait last year! The "completed" status is actually misleading because it just means the hearing transcript is finished, not that your decision is ready. In my experience, the actual decision letter took about 8 business days to arrive after the status changed to completed. The decision will be a detailed document (mine was 12 pages) that includes the judge's findings and reasoning, not just a simple win/lose notification. Hang in there - I know the waiting is brutal when you're worried about rent, but you should have your answer soon!