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Everyone's giving good advice about the claim process, but I want to add something important: keep looking for work while this plays out! EDD requires you to be actively job searching and to certify this every two weeks. Even during the application and potential appeal process, document your job search efforts. You'll need to report any job contacts when you certify for benefits. Also, be prepared for your former employer to contest your claim. They'll get notified and have a chance to give their side of the story. They might minimize the harassment or claim performance issues. That's why having your own documentation is so crucial. Based on what you've described, you have a legitimate case for good cause, but EDD's determination process can be frustrating and sometimes inconsistent. Stay persistent!
That's a good point about the job search. I've started applying places but haven't been keeping great records. Do you know exactly what information I need to track for each application? And how many jobs per week EDD expects you to apply for?
EDD doesn't specify an exact number of applications, but most advisors recommend applying to at least 3-5 jobs per week. For each application, record: company name, position, date applied, contact method (online, in-person), contact person (if applicable), and any follow-up. I keep mine in a simple spreadsheet. This makes certification much easier.
Update: I filed my claim yesterday and got a notice that my eligibility interview is scheduled for 3 weeks from now. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to get a more detailed note specifically mentioning how the workplace conditions affected my health. I also requested my personnel file and am organizing all my documentation. Thank you all for the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now. I'll update again after my interview to let you know how it goes.
Good luck with your interview! One more tip: during the phone interview, try to stay calm and stick to factual information. The interviewer might ask challenging questions or sound skeptical - that's part of their job. Don't get defensive or emotional, just clearly explain the facts of your situation.
THE WAIT IS THE WORST PART! But seriously, sounds like you're doing everything right. Write down your key points before the interview so you don't forget anything important when you're nervous. And if they deny you, REMEMBER THE APPEAL PROCESS exists for a reason!!
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EDD keeps scheduling new eligibility interviews despite being cleared multiple times - identity verification nightmare
I'm at my wits' end with EDD right now. Over the past month, I've had THREE separate eligibility interviews. Each time, the interviewer said I was cleared and my benefits would start processing. After the third interview last week, I got a notification to verify my identity (which makes no sense this late in the process). I immediately uploaded all my documents through ID.me AND mailed physical copies as a backup. Now I log in today and see ANOTHER pending eligibility interview scheduled for next Friday! What the heck is going on? Why do they keep making me do interviews when I've been cleared multiple times? Has anyone dealt with this endless loop of interviews and verification? My rent is due next week and I haven't received a single payment in almost 2 months.
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Just wait till they finally approve your claim and then send you an overpayment notice six months later. That's when the real fun begins...
Oh god, please don't tell me that's a common thing too. This is already stressful enough!
Update us after your next interview - I'm curious if asking about all remaining issues works for you. Many claimants have found success with this approach, as it forces EDD to review the entire claim rather than just the isolated issue assigned to that particular interviewer.
I definitely will! My interview is on Friday so I'll come back and let everyone know how it goes. Fingers crossed this is the last one.
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just wondering for my own situation... did they stop your current benefits during this whole appeal thing? they cut me off completely when they said i had an overpayment
I'm not currently on benefits, this is from my claim last year. But that sounds really stressful for your situation. Have you been able to get any help in the meantime?
For those following this thread with similar concerns, there are actually three possible outcomes of an overpayment appeal: 1. Full reversal - The overpayment determination is completely eliminated 2. Partial reversal - The overpayment amount is reduced 3. Affirmation - The original overpayment determination stands In addition, if you do receive an unfavorable decision, remember that EDD is required to offer reasonable payment plans for overpayment recovery. They can't demand the entire amount immediately if you can demonstrate financial hardship. Standard payment plans can be as low as $25 per month depending on your situation.
That's good to know about the payment plans. Obviously I'm hoping for option #1, but it helps to know what to expect if things don't go my way. I really appreciate all this information!
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Has anyone here had their determination take LONGER than 10 days? I'm wondering what the escalation process is. Do you have to call, or is there an online option to check the status of your determination specifically?
YES!!! See my comment above!!! 23 DAYS of HELL!!! The ONLY way to escalate is calling over and over and HOPING to get through!!! The online system is USELESS for this!!!
The official escalation process is to call the EDD customer service line. There's no online option specifically for checking determination status beyond what you see in UI Online. If it's been more than 10 business days, calling is your only recourse. Be prepared with your interview date and interviewer's name if possible.
Update: It's been 7 business days since my interview, and I just checked UI Online - my status just changed to 'paid' for the weeks I've certified! No determination letter in the mail yet, but the website status has updated. Thank you everyone for your help and insights through this stressful waiting game!
That's awesome! Glad it worked out before your rent was due!
Great news! You should receive the determination letter in the mail within the next few days, but the online status change is what matters most. Your direct deposit should process within 1-2 business days.
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@concerned_neighbor no, i filed an extension and waited until i got the corrected form. no way i was paying taxes on $$ some scammer stole! but the stress was unbearable, especially watching the extension deadline get closer with no resolution. the system is BROKEN.
Just checking in - have you been able to report this and start the process with EDD? Any updates?
Yes! After trying the regular EDD number for two days and getting nowhere, we tried the fraud-specific number and actually got through! They took all our information and said they're flagging the account for investigation. They said we should receive a corrected 1099-G in 4-6 weeks and we've already filed for our tax extension. We're also working with a CPA now to make sure we handle this correctly. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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i just wanna say this happened to my cousin too but it turned out he actually did qualify for some backpay from his original claim that he didn't know about. might not be fraud, might actually be money owed to you from that old claim? worth checking before you panic
While retroactive payments do happen, they're usually accompanied by a notice explaining the payment. Since OP specifically mentioned having paid back an overpayment in full and not filing since 2022, it's much more likely this is either fraud or administrative error.
UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I called BofA EDD and they confirmed someone had filed a fraudulent claim using my information! They've deactivated the card and I'm going through the process of reporting this to EDD and placing a fraud alert with credit bureaus. Special thanks to whoever recommended Claimyr - it really did help me get through to a real person at EDD quickly. The agent said this has been happening a lot lately.
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Dealing with the EDD is SO frustrating. Last time I certified it took 12 days to get paid! They said something about 'quarterly wage review' whatever that means. The system is designed to make us suffer I swear.
Quarterly wage reviews happen when your certification period crosses into a new quarter of the year. The system automatically checks if you earned wages in the new quarter that might affect your benefit amount. It's not designed to make you suffer - it's just an automated process that sometimes creates delays.
UPDATE: Funds hit my Money Network card this morning! For anyone dealing with a similar situation, here's my timeline: - Sunday: Certified for benefits - Days 1-5: Status remained pending - Day 6: Called EDD using Claimyr (actually got through!) - Day 6 (1 hour after call): Status changed to PAID - Day 7: Money available on card The agent said the delay was due to my claim being reopened after a long period of inactivity. They had to verify my identity again even though I'd already done it previously. Once that was cleared, everything processed quickly. Thanks everyone for your help!
Congrats! This gives me hope cause I'm on day 4 of pending myself. Did the money show up as one lump sum for all the weeks?
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WAIT does everyone have to do RESEA? i've been on unemployment for 2 months and havent heard anything about this?????? am i in trouble??
No need to worry! Not everyone on unemployment is selected for RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment). EDD randomly selects claimants for this program. If you're selected, you'll receive a specific notice in the mail with appointment details. If you haven't received such a notice, you're not required to participate at this time.
Just wanted to update everyone - I had my RESEA appointment yesterday and it went much better than expected! I ended up putting $27/hr as my minimum acceptable wage (about 15% less than my previous position), and the interviewer thought it was perfectly reasonable. The whole interview was actually pretty helpful - more focused on resources to help with my job search than trying to catch me doing something wrong. They reviewed my resume, gave me some good suggestions for job search strategies, and connected me with a few industry-specific resources I didn't know about. For anyone else stressing about RESEA - definitely prepare beforehand, but try not to overthink it. It's not nearly as intimidating as I expected. Thanks everyone for all your helpful advice!
Great update! I'm glad to hear your RESEA appointment went well. Most people find it's more helpful than they expected. The program really is designed to assist with reemployment, not to find reasons to disqualify benefits. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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One more important thing: at your appeal hearing, your former employer needs to send someone who has FIRSTHAND knowledge of why you were terminated. If they send an HR person who wasn't in the termination meeting or doesn't have direct knowledge of the alleged misconduct, object to their testimony as hearsay. Many employers lose appeals because they send representatives who don't have direct knowledge of the situation. And if your employer doesn't attend the hearing at all, you'll almost certainly win.
That's really good to know! My direct supervisor who put me on the PIP was the one who terminated me, with an HR person present. Would both need to attend for their testimony to count? Or just my supervisor?
Oh and one other thing - while your waiting for the appeal make sure you KEEP CERTIFYING for benefits every two weeks even though your getting denied right now! If you win your appeal they'll pay you for all those weeks but ONLY if you certified for them!! A lot of people dont realize this and miss out on backpay
Thank you! I didn't know I needed to keep certifying - I probably would have stopped since they denied me. I'll make sure to keep up with the certifications while waiting for the appeal!
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Aisha Ali
Just to clarify something important here - your son's BENEFITS don't expire after any particular time (as long as he's been certifying properly every two weeks), but the MONEY on the card does actually have a timeframe. According to Money Network's terms, funds remain on the card for 3 years from date of deposit, not indefinitely. After that, unused funds can be subject to escheatment under California's unclaimed property laws. So while there's no immediate rush, don't let the funds sit on the new card for years either. Setting up direct deposit for future payments is definitely the way to go.
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Anastasia Smirnova
•Thanks for that clarification! That makes sense. He definitely won't be leaving the money sitting there for years - he needs it for rent and bills. I appreciate everyone's help with this!
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Zara Shah
btw they dont charge 4 first replacement but if u lose it again its like $12 or somthing
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