Can I claim EDD UI benefits after transitioning from SDI while moving out of CA due to military spouse relocation?

Yes, you absolutely can file for UI after your SDI ends, even with the upcoming move! You're still a California resident at the time of filing, and that's what matters. Your UI claim will be based on your CA earnings during your base period, not your future residency plans. The key qualification for UI is that you're able and available for work and actively seeking employment. However, there's an important benefit you should know about: As a military spouse who has to relocate due to your husband's official orders, you may qualify for UI benefits under the military spouse provision even after you move. You'll need to provide a copy of your spouse's military orders with your UI application. Make sure to file your UI claim immediately after your SDI ends - don't wait until after you move. The transition should be relatively smooth if you apply online through your existing EDD account.

my wife went thru this exact same thing last year when i got orders to fort hood!! its called the "military spouse UI provision" and u definitely qualify. u can absolutely collect UI even tho ur moving becuz of military orders. they dont penalize military families for having to relocate!!

Just to add some important details to what others have said - when you file your UI claim, you'll need to indicate that you're leaving your job due to your spouse's military transfer. This falls under "good cause" for leaving employment. After you submit your initial application, EDD will likely request documentation, including: 1. Copy of spouse's military orders showing the transfer 2. Proof of your marriage (marriage certificate) 3. Documentation of your shared residence One thing to prepare for: there might be a slight delay in benefit processing as they verify your military spouse status, so file as soon as your SDI ends to minimize any gap in payments. And importantly, once you move to Virginia, you'll still certify for benefits through California EDD (not Virginia), but you'll need to register with the Virginia employment services and look for work there. The military spouse provision is specifically designed for your situation, so don't worry about being denied because you're moving. The system is set up to accommodate military families.

Just FYI - I tried calling EDD about a similar situation (not military but moving states after SDI) and sat on hold for HOURS and never got through!!! So frustrating!! Apparently everyone and their mother is calling them right now. I finally used a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 15 minutes. Totally worth it for peace of mind. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 or just go to claimyr.com. Way better than wasting an entire day on hold!

i think ppl r giving u mixed info here. the real answer depends on WHY u were on SDI in the first place. if it was pregnancy-related, u should file for PFL baby bonding after SDI, not UI. that gives u 8 more weeks of better benefits! if it wasn't pregnancy related, then yea UI makes sense. Also just be aware UI requires u to certify every 2 weeks that ur looking for work and available to accept work. if ur packing for a move and not actually job searching, technically ur not eligible. some ppl do it anyway but its not really following the rules.

Based on your clarification that this was for a back injury, UI is definitely the appropriate next step. And the military spouse provision absolutely applies to your situation, regardless of whether you're transitioning from SDI or from regular employment. To address the concern raised by another commenter: The "available for work" requirement still applies, but EDD understands that military families face unique circumstances. As long as you're making good faith efforts to find employment and are available for interviews (even virtually), you should meet the requirements. When you complete your UI application, there will be a question asking for the reason you're no longer working at your last job. Select something like "I had to quit due to my spouse's military transfer" (the exact wording may vary). This flags your application for the military spouse provision review. One more tip: Start gathering your documentation now (military orders, marriage certificate, etc.) so you have everything ready when you apply. This can help prevent delays in processing your claim.

HEADS UP!!! I tried doing EXACTLY what you're planning and it was a NIGHTMARE!!! EDD is impossible to deal with for unusual situations like this. They denied my initial claim saying I wasn't available for work since I was planning to move, even though it was for my husband's job (not military tho). I appealed and eventually won but it took FOUR MONTHS to get any money!!! By then we had already moved and I had found a job in our new state. The system is BROKEN!!!! 😡😡😡

I work with military families on benefits issues, and I want to clarify a few things: 1. You are absolutely eligible for UI after SDI ends, and the military spouse provision applies to your situation. 2. Document everything! Keep a record of all communications with EDD. 3. If possible, begin your job search before your SDI ends - this strengthens your case that you're actively seeking employment. 4. Once in Virginia, you'll need to register with their workforce agency (Virginia Employment Commission) within a week of arrival, but continue to certify through California. 5. Your UI claim will be based on your California base period wages, regardless of your move. The key is proper documentation and timing. File your UI claim immediately after SDI ends, not before or with a gap. And despite what others have said, the system generally works correctly for military spouses - it just requires careful attention to the application details.