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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I used it last month when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my claim status and it was super helpful. Way better than trying to call on your own.
Good to know there are options when you can't get through the regular way.
Yeah, check out their demo video if you're curious how it works.
Don't let the low unemployment rate discourage you. Your situation is your situation, and you're entitled to benefits while you search for work. Just keep following all the requirements.
Thanks, that's really helpful to hear. I was starting to worry I was doing something wrong.
Nope, sounds like you're doing everything right. The job market can just be tough sometimes.
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Just went through this whole process myself. The wage calculator on their website is pretty accurate. Put in your quarterly earnings and it'll tell you if you qualify and estimate your weekly benefit amount.
Perfect, I'll check that out. Thanks for all the help everyone!
No problem! The whole system seems overwhelming at first but once you get started it's not too bad.
One more thing - keep good records of everything. All your pay stubs, any communication with your employer about the hour reduction, etc. You might need it if they have questions about your claim.
Good reminder. I have most of my recent pay stubs but I should probably gather everything together before I apply.
Yeah definitely. I had to provide employment verification for my last few jobs when I applied. Having everything organized made it much easier.
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Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I used it again last month when I had questions about my job search requirements and got through to an agent in about 2 hours. Much better than the endless calling and getting hung up on. Definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
How much does that service cost? Is it worth the money?
For me it was worth it because I was wasting so much time trying to call on my own. They focus on getting you connected rather than making you jump through hoops.
The waiting game is brutal but try not to panic. In my experience, once Washington ESD starts paying, they usually catch up all the back weeks you're owed in one lump sum. So you'll get everything you're entitled to, just not on the schedule you need it.
That's reassuring to hear. I was worried about missing out on payments somehow.
Yeah, they owe you for every week you're eligible, even if there are delays in processing. It all gets sorted out eventually.
The Boss
Does anyone know if the severance affects your weekly benefit amount calculation or just eligibility? Like if I get benefits after the severance period ends?
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Olivia Harris
•Severance typically doesn't affect your weekly benefit amount calculation since that's based on your base period wages. It just affects eligibility during the period it covers.
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Evan Kalinowski
•Right, your weekly benefit amount is locked in when you file your initial claim based on your work history.
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Victoria Charity
Make sure you understand if your severance includes continuation of benefits too. That can affect when you need to look for new health insurance if you're eligible for COBRA.
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James Martinez
•Good point, I need to check on the benefits continuation part of the package.
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Jasmine Quinn
•COBRA is so expensive. Hopefully your severance includes health coverage for a while.
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