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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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Make sure you're checking both email and your eServices account regularly. They usually notify you multiple ways when there's an update to your claim.
I've been checking daily. Hopefully I'll see something soon!
Good luck! Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep filing those weekly claims and the determination should come through soon. This thread has been really helpful for understanding the process.
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. I'll update this thread when I hear something.
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Try not to worry too much. 10 days really isn't that long in Washington ESD time. I know it feels like forever but most claims do get approved eventually if you're eligible.
Thanks for the reassurance. I know I'm probably overthinking it but it's hard not to worry.
Completely understandable. Financial uncertainty is really stressful.
One more tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD, try using their online messaging system in addition to calling. Sometimes you get a response faster that way.
Yeah, it's in your online account. Not always faster but worth trying.
I tried their messaging system but never got a response. That's actually why I ended up using Claimyr - at least I knew I'd be able to talk to a real person about my situation.
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I spent my entire morning trying to get through yesterday and got nothing. This is why people end up using services like Claimyr - the regular system is just broken.
Yeah I'm starting to see why people use alternative methods
whole morning wasted, I feel your frustration
Update: I just got through using normal calling after trying for 2 weeks! Called at 10:30am on a Tuesday and waited on hold for about 45 minutes but finally talked to someone. Don't give up!
That gives me hope! I'll keep trying too. What did you need help with?
Had to verify my identity for my claim. The agent was really helpful once I got through.
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The hardest part about Washington ESD overpayments is just getting someone on the phone to explain what happened. Once I finally talked to an agent, they were actually pretty helpful in setting up a reasonable payment plan.
How did you finally get through? I've been trying for days.
This is exactly why I recommend Claimyr for getting through to Washington ESD. It eliminates the frustration of constantly calling and getting busy signals.
Update: I just checked and you can actually start a payment plan online through your SecureAccess Washington account without having to call. Look under the 'Overpayments' section if you have one pending.
Thank you! I'll log in and check that out right now. That would be so much easier than trying to call.
You're welcome! The online system lets you choose your monthly payment amount as long as it meets their minimum requirements.
Lilah Brooks
One thing to remember is that your benefit amount is just the starting point. You still have to pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits, and you can choose to have them withhold 10% or pay quarterly estimated taxes. Factor that into your budget planning.
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Jackson Carter
•Wait, unemployment is taxable? I had no idea! That's going to reduce the effective benefit even more.
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Kolton Murphy
•I learned this the hard way last year. Didn't have taxes withheld and ended up owing $1,200 at tax time. Definitely opt for the 10% withholding if you file a claim.
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Evelyn Rivera
Bottom line for the original question: there's no simple percentage answer because Washington ESD uses a complex formula. Your best bet is to gather your wage statements from the past 18 months and use their online calculator, or be prepared to wait for them to calculate it when you file your claim.
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Nathan Kim
•Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! I feel much better prepared now if I need to file a claim. The quarterly calculation makes sense once you understand the logic behind it.
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Julia Hall
•Just remember that even if the amount isn't what you hoped for, it's temporary income support while you find your next opportunity. Better than nothing during a tough transition!
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