Confused about transition from EDD SDI to UI - when exactly do I report my last worked date?

use feb 29 thats ur last actual work day. SDI isnt work

I went through the same thing in January! You definitely use the last day you physically worked at your job (Feb 29) NOT the end of your disability period. The EDD will be able to see that you were on SDI after your job ended. But make sure you wait until after your final SDI payment before applying for UI - if you apply too early it can create a mess in the system.

Actually, this varies depending on your specific claim type!!! If you were on State Disability Insurance (SDI) for a medical condition unrelated to your work, then YES, Feb 29 is your last day worked. But if you were on Workers' Comp disability for a work-related injury, there are different rules. Also, be aware that your base period for UI might be affected since you weren't working for several months - this could impact your weekly benefit amount. Make sure you have earnings in the correct quarters to qualify for a good UI amount.

Let me tell you about MY experience with this last year - complete nightmare!!! I put the wrong date (used my disability end date instead of last worked date) and got DENIED benefits. Then I couldn't reach anyone at EDD for WEEKS to fix it. Busy signals, disconnects, no callbacks. FINALLY I found Claimyr.com - it got me through to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes! They have this system that keeps dialing until it gets through, then calls you when an agent is on the line. Saved me like a month of frustration. They have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Worth every penny when you're desperate to fix claim issues.

Be careful when transitioning between benefit types. Here's exactly what you need to know: 1. Use February 29, 2024 as your last day worked on your UI application 2. You cannot receive UI benefits until after your SDI claim ends (June 7) 3. Your UI weekly benefit amount will be calculated based on your highest-earning quarter during your base period (typically 5-17 months before applying) 4. SDI periods don't count against your base period, so your benefit calculation should still be based on your pre-disability earnings 5. Answer "yes" when asked if you received disability benefits And most importantly, if you apply online, do NOT submit your application until the day after your SDI ends to avoid confusion in the system.

yall talkin about two different things!!! SDI is State DISABILITY Insurance, UI is UNEMPLOYMENT Insurance!! do u even qualify for unemployment if ur contract just ended?? dont u need to be laid off or fired without cause?? just askin cuz my cousin got denied when her contract ended.

Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! Based on your advice, I'm going to: 1. Use February 29 as my last day worked (the actual last day at my contract job) 2. Wait until June 8 (day after my SDI ends) to submit my UI application 3. Start getting my job search documentation in order now 4. Be prepared for a phone interview and have all my claim details ready 5. Have Claimyr as a backup if I can't get through to EDD I really appreciate all your help with navigating this confusing transition!

Just wanted to add my perspective as someone who works in HR and deals with these transitions regularly. Oscar, you're getting great advice here! One thing I'd emphasize is to make sure your doctor's release to work is very clear about any restrictions. EDD will want to see that you're medically able to perform work in your field. Also, since you were a contractor, make sure you have all your 1099s and earnings records organized - sometimes contract work can be trickier to verify than W-2 employment. The Feb 29 date is definitely correct, and waiting until after your SDI ends is crucial. You've got a solid plan!

I went through this exact same transition about 6 months ago and can confirm what everyone is saying - definitely use February 29th as your last worked date! One thing I wish someone had told me is to screenshot or print out your final SDI payment confirmation before applying for UI. When I had my phone interview, the EDD rep asked for specific details about my disability claim end date and benefit amounts, and having that info handy made the conversation go much smoother. Also, don't panic if there's a 1-2 week gap between your last SDI payment and your first UI payment - that seems to be normal processing time. You sound like you're being really thorough about this, which is smart. The transition can feel overwhelming but you've got all the right information now!

I'm currently going through a similar situation - my disability benefits end in a few weeks and I'm preparing to apply for UI. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! I wanted to add that when I spoke with my doctor about the work release, they mentioned being very specific about any ongoing limitations. Even though I'm cleared to return to work, I still have some restrictions that might affect certain types of jobs. Has anyone dealt with having work restrictions during their UI claim? I'm wondering if that complicates the "able and available for work" requirement or if EDD is understanding about medical limitations as long as you can still perform work in your field.