Why isn't EDD applying Section 1254 to my waiting period after exhausting previous claim?

OMG I went through this EXACT SAME THING in January!!! EDD makes everything so complicated! Have you tried messaging them through the portal? That's what I did but it took forever to get a response.

You're absolutely correct about Section 1254 and how it should apply to your situation. This is a common oversight in the EDD system because it's processed partially by automation and partially by claim specialists who may not recognize this specific scenario. What you need to do is file a formal request for reconsideration specifically citing "Section 1254 waiting period application" as your reason. Make sure to include: 1. Your old claim ID number and benefit year end date 2. Your new claim ID number and filing date 3. Reference to Miscellaneous MI 20 - The waiting period section I've seen this issue resolved successfully for several clients, but it requires getting through to the right department. The regular phone agents often don't have the authority to make these adjustments.

i had somethng simlar happen but with unemployent not disabilty. they always mess up the waiting periods! some rep told me they have different rules for disability vs unemployment so make sure ur looking at the right info.

I just went through this exact situation with my pregnancy disability claim that transitioned to a new benefit year. The key is getting through to a Tier 2 specialist who understands Section 1254 applications. After wasting weeks trying to resolve this through regular channels, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD agent within 20 minutes instead of spending hours on hold. They have a video showing exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The specialist I spoke with immediately recognized the Section 1254 issue and made the correction on the spot. My benefit payments were adjusted correctly within 3 days and I received the additional week I was entitled to from my new claim. This saved me from losing over $1,400 in benefits!

There's a bit of confusion about Section 1254 that needs clarification. This section actually refers to the California Unemployment Insurance Code, not a specific EDD policy section. It allows claimants to use the last week of an expired benefit year as the waiting period for a new claim if they meet eligibility requirements. For disability claims specifically, this provision is handled through the DE 2501 application process. When you file a new disability claim, there's a question that asks if you've received unemployment or disability benefits within the past 12 months. By answering "yes" and providing your previous claim information, the system should automatically evaluate your claim for the Section 1254 provision. However, there's a timing element that's critical - your new claim must be filed within the final week of your old benefit year for this provision to apply correctly. Based on your description, it sounds like you did this correctly, but the system didn't recognize it properly. To resolve this, you'll need to speak with an SDI Claims Specialist directly (not a general EDD representative) who can manually review and adjust the waiting period application. Be prepared with both claim numbers, your benefit year end date, and the specific dates you're requesting to have reconsidered.

The EDD system is deliberately designed to be confusing so people give up on getting their full benefits!!! I worked there as a temp during Covid and let me tell you, they KNOW about these issues but they don't fix them because it saves the state millions when people don't get their full benefit amounts. Section 1254 claims are NOTORIOUSLY mishandled because the computer system flags them for manual review but there's a huge backlog of these reviews. Most agents don't even know how to properly process them so they just ignore the flags and process everything according to the standard rules. YOU HAVE TO BE PERSISTENT!!! Keep calling, keep messaging, and if they don't fix it within 30 days, contact your state assembly member's office - they have EDD liaisons who can escalate your case!

Hey my cousin works for edd and she says theres a special form for this called DE 1545W or something like that. You gotta ask for it specifically because they dont give it out automatically. Good luck!

Did anyone ever get this resolved? I'm having the exact same issue right now with my March claim and getting nowhere with EDD. I've wasted hours on hold only to get disconnected!