I'm dealing with this exact same situation and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! My benefit year ends in just 5 days and I had no idea that filing a new claim would completely exclude my 2022 wages. I was making $75k at a tech company back then, but after getting laid off in early 2024, I've only been able to find part-time retail work that pays a fraction of that. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like I need to brace myself for a dramatic drop in my weekly benefit amount. What's really frustrating is that EDD never explained this when I first filed - you'd think they'd warn people that benefit amounts can change so drastically at renewal time. One thing I'm still confused about: several people mentioned that if you're on a federal extension, you might be able to continue on that program even if your new regular claim amount is lower. How do you find out which program you're currently on? My UI Online account just shows my weekly payments but doesn't clearly indicate whether I'm on regular state benefits or some kind of federal extension. Also, for those who successfully contacted EDD through Claimyr - was it worth the cost? I've been trying to call EDD for weeks with no luck, and I'm starting to think paying for a callback service might be my only option to get clear answers before I file my new claim. Thanks to everyone sharing their real experiences here - it's so much more helpful than EDD's confusing website!

I'm going through this exact situation right now and this thread has been a lifesaver! My benefit year ends in 3 days and I've been losing sleep over how much my weekly amount is going to drop. Like many of you, my 2022 wages were substantially higher when I was working in tech, but I've only had sporadic gig work since getting laid off. What really bothers me is that EDD's website makes it sound like your claim just "renews" - they never clearly explain that you're filing a completely NEW claim with a totally different base period calculation. I only figured this out by stumbling across this community thread! I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service that several people mentioned. At this point, paying for a callback seems worth it to get clear answers about my options, especially regarding federal extension continuation if my new regular claim amount tanks. One question for those who've been through this - when you filed your new claim, did you get any kind of advance notice about what your new weekly amount would be, or do you just have to wait for the determination letter to find out? I'm trying to prepare my budget but the uncertainty is killing me. Thanks to everyone sharing their real experiences here. This community provides way better information than anything official from EDD!

Just checked my UI Online account after seeing this post, and my 2024 1099G is actually available now! So they're definitely starting to release them. I'm in the Los Angeles area if that matters. Keep checking your online account - it might show up any day now.

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble getting through to EDD by phone, you can also try their "Ask EDD" online contact form on their website. It's not as fast as talking to someone directly, but they usually respond within 5-7 business days. I used it last year when I had issues with my 1099G and got a helpful response. Also, make sure your address is updated in your UI Online profile - I've heard of people not receiving their forms because EDD had their old address on file. Good luck with your mortgage application!

I'm dealing with the same issue! Been on EDD for about 2 months now and this is the first time my payment hasn't arrived on the usual Monday schedule. My status shows 'paid' as of yesterday but still no deposit on my Money Network card. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - sounds like these delays happen occasionally due to system maintenance. I'll wait until tomorrow before panicking, but it's definitely stressful when you're counting on that money for bills. Thanks everyone for sharing your situations, it makes me feel less alone in this!

I'm experiencing the exact same thing! This is actually my second week dealing with EDD delays - last week my payment was about 24 hours late, and now this week it's happening again. My certification went through Sunday night and shows 'paid' in the system, but my Money Network card is still empty as of this afternoon. It's really frustrating because I've got groceries and gas to buy, but after reading everyone's posts here I'm feeling a lot less panicked. Seems like these system maintenance delays are becoming more common lately. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know this is a temporary glitch and not a permanent problem with my claim!

UPDATE: Finally got through this morning! Called the correct SDI number at 8:01am and only waited about 15 minutes. Turns out they needed to verify my mom's address because it didn't match what they had on file (she moved last year). The rep was actually super helpful and processed everything right away. My claim should be paid within 7-10 days. Thanks everyone for your advice!

I'm so glad you got through and everything worked out! Your story gives me hope - I've been struggling with a similar verification issue for my own PFL claim. It's reassuring to know that these calls really are usually about simple things like address updates. I've been calling the wrong number too (regular UI instead of SDI), so I'm definitely going to try the 1-866-658-8846 number first thing tomorrow morning. How long did the actual verification conversation take once you were connected? And did they give you a confirmation number or anything to track that it was completed?

I'm new to unemployment benefits and this thread has been incredibly educational! I'm currently employed but my company has been hinting at layoffs, so I'm trying to understand the system before I potentially need it. One thing I'm curious about from reading all these responses - when you're reporting earnings during those final weeks, do you report gross wages or net wages? And does it matter if you get paid weekly vs. biweekly vs. monthly at your new job? I imagine the timing of when you actually receive your paycheck might not align perfectly with the EDD certification weeks. Also, for someone who's never dealt with EDD before, is there anything else I should know about how the certification process works in general? This community seems to have a wealth of practical knowledge that goes way beyond what's on the official website. Thanks in advance - hoping I won't need this info, but better to be prepared!

I've been helping folks navigate EDD for years, and this is one of the most common questions I see. You're absolutely right to want to do this properly - I've seen too many people get burned by not following the right process. Here's the bottom line: Yes, you'll continue receiving certification weeks until your benefit year expires (12 months from when you first filed) or until you exhaust your claim balance. There's no magic cutoff date. When you land that new job (fingers crossed!), here's exactly what to do: 1. Continue certifying for any weeks where you were still partially or fully unemployed 2. For weeks where you start working, report your gross earnings honestly during certification 3. If you earn more than your weekly benefit amount, you'll get $0 but create a clean record 4. After you're fully employed and earning over your benefit amount, you can simply stop certifying No formal "closure" needed - the system handles it automatically. And if that job doesn't work out within your benefit year, you can easily reopen your claim through UI Online. The key is transparency. Better to over-report than under-report with EDD. Good luck with those job leads - construction work is picking back up in a lot of areas right now!