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One last tip - when you apply, make sure you have your Social Security card, driver's license, and information about all your employers from the past 18 months. Having everything ready makes the process much smoother.
Good advice! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.
Also remember that if you're approved, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. It's not automatic.
For anyone still confused about the base year thing, Washington ESD has a benefit calculator on their website that can give you an estimate of whether you qualify and how much you might receive.
I'll definitely check that out. Sounds like a good way to get an idea before applying.
Yeah, it's not perfect but gives you a ballpark figure to work with.
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For what it's worth, I got my first payment about 3 weeks after filing my initial claim. That included the one week waiting period plus processing time. Once you're in the system payments come pretty regularly.
3 weeks isn't too bad. I was worried it might be months before seeing any money.
Yeah as long as there are no complications with your claim, 3-4 weeks is pretty typical for the first payment.
Good luck with your claim! The most important things are filing everything on time, being completely honest in your responses, and staying persistent if you run into any issues. The system works but you have to stay on top of it.
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One thing to remember is that even if you qualify for benefits, the amount you get depends on your highest quarter earnings. So working longer or earning more doesn't just help you qualify - it can increase your weekly benefit amount too.
That's a good point. I hadn't thought about how it affects the actual benefit amount.
Yeah, they calculate your weekly benefit based on your highest quarter, so having strong earnings in one quarter really helps.
I had a similar situation and was stressing about it for nothing. 8 months of steady work is definitely enough in Washington. The real challenge comes after you qualify - dealing with the weekly claims and job search requirements.
Good to know. I guess I should focus on understanding the ongoing requirements too.
Yeah, the initial qualification is actually the easy part. The weekly maintenance is where most people run into issues.
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The important thing is being honest about your situation. Don't try to collect both benefits at the same time - that's fraud. Wait until you're legitimately able and available for work.
Definitely don't want to get in trouble. I'll wait until disability officially ends and I have medical clearance.
That's the smart approach. Better to wait a few extra days than risk benefit fraud charges.
Good luck with everything! The transition from disability to unemployment can be tricky but sounds like you're asking the right questions.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been really helpful in understanding what I need to do.
Happy to help. Just remember - wait for disability to end, get medical clearance, then apply for unemployment if you meet all the other requirements.
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If anyone needs help navigating the Washington ESD system or getting questions answered, I've had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth checking out if you're having trouble with the regular phone lines.
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Anastasia Sokolov
Hope your first payment goes smoothly! Welcome to the weekly filing routine. It becomes second nature after a few weeks.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about what to expect.
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Sean O'Donnell
•This is what I love about this forum. People actually help each other figure out this confusing system.
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