I had a similar issue last month. Turned out my claim had been flagged for review for some reason. Had to wait for them to sort it out on their end. Might be worth checking if there's any messages or alerts on your account page.

I had this exact same issue a few weeks ago! Super frustrating. What worked for me was disabling my browser extensions temporarily (especially ad blockers) and making sure JavaScript was enabled. The EDD website can be really picky about browser settings. Also, if you're using Chrome, try switching to Firefox or vice versa - sometimes one browser just works better with their system. Good luck and don't give up! 🙏

I think what you might be referring to is the old Fed-Ed extension which required filing before a certain week to qualify. That program ended years ago. Currently for 2025, there are NO extensions beyond the regular 26 weeks of UI. The most important thing to watch is your BENEFIT YEAR END date. This is 12 months from when you first filed. Your claim remains active until this date as long as you have a balance and continue to certify. If you exhaust your benefits before 26 weeks, that means your claim balance wasn't enough to provide 26 full weeks at your weekly benefit amount. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to increase this amount once your claim is established. Don't panic! Just focus on work search and keep certifying.

Hey Aria! I just went through this exact same worry a few months ago when I was around week 12. I found some old forum posts from 2020-2021 talking about extensions and got totally freaked out thinking I'd miss some deadline. Turns out everyone here is right - there's NO action needed at week 13 for regular unemployment benefits. The confusion comes from the pandemic-era programs (PEUC, PUA, Fed-Ed) that had specific timing requirements, but those are all gone now. The current system is much simpler: you get up to 26 weeks OR until your claim balance runs out, whichever comes first. Just keep certifying every two weeks and doing your work search activities. One thing that helped my anxiety was logging into UI Online and taking a screenshot of my "Claim Summary" page showing my remaining balance and benefit year end date. Having that info written down made me feel more in control of the situation. You and your husband are doing everything right - don't let the stress of job searching be made worse by worrying about non-existent deadlines!

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I went through something very similar last year! Got approved, received benefits for 4 months, then suddenly got hit with a retroactive denial and $5,800 overpayment notice. I was terrified I'd have to pay it all back immediately. The good news is I successfully appealed and won. Here's what I learned from the process: 1. File your appeal IMMEDIATELY - you typically only have 10-30 days depending on the type of determination 2. Request all your claim records from EDD before the hearing (Form DE 1101CRF) so you can see exactly what they based their decision on 3. If your employer didn't contest your claim initially but later provided contradictory information, that could be why they reversed the decision The appeal hearing was conducted over the phone and lasted about 45 minutes. The judge asked detailed questions about my separation from work, and I was able to provide documentation proving I was laid off due to company restructuring (termination letter, emails from HR, witness statements from coworkers). Don't panic about the money right now - if you win your appeal, the overpayment disappears entirely. Focus all your energy on gathering evidence for your appeal. Since you mentioned you have documentation of the layoff, you're already in a better position than many people facing this situation. Feel free to ask if you have questions about the appeal process - happy to share more details about what worked for me!

Just as an update in case anyone finds this thread later - I spoke with an EDD rep and confirmed that settlement/severance is reported in the week you RECEIVE it, not when it's dated or earned. So the original advice I gave was correct. Also, keep the envelope it came in as proof of when you received it in case EDD questions the timing.

I'm glad to see this got resolved! For anyone else reading this thread, it's worth noting that the EDD has specific forms (like DE 4581) that employers are supposed to use when reporting severance/settlement payments, which can help clarify the timing issues. If you ever receive a large settlement that might affect multiple benefit periods, you can also ask EDD about potentially spreading it out over the period it represents - though this isn't always approved. The key is always being upfront about any income and keeping good documentation of when you actually received payments versus when they were dated.

I'm also a substitute teacher dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just found this community after getting my "reasonable assurance" denial letter and I'm so relieved to see I'm not alone in this fight. My district sent the typical generic email asking if subs want to remain on the list next year, with language like "work assignments depend on daily staffing needs" - how is that reasonable assurance?? During the regular school year, I'd sometimes go 2-3 weeks without a single call, then suddenly work 4 days straight. Zero predictability or guarantee. Reading through all these success stories gives me so much hope. I'm definitely appealing and using the strategies shared here: documenting my irregular pay history, highlighting the conditional language in district communications, and including that P-B-218 precedent case reference. One thing I'm adding to my appeal is a screenshot from our district's online substitute system showing how jobs are posted day-of or night-before when teachers call in sick. It really demonstrates the unpredictable, on-demand nature of substitute work versus having an actual employment contract. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive space. For any other subs reading this who are feeling defeated by their denial - don't give up! The evidence is clearly on our side that day-to-day substitute work doesn't constitute reasonable assurance under the law.

I'm a substitute teacher who just went through this exact same situation and successfully won my appeal! Got the same "reasonable assurance" denial initially, which was so frustrating since being on a sub list is clearly not a job guarantee. Here's what worked for me in addition to all the great advice already shared: 1. I created a simple calendar showing all the days I was available during the school year but didn't get called - this visual really helped the appeals judge understand how unpredictable sub work is 2. I included a copy of my district's substitute handbook that explicitly states sub positions are "temporary, part-time, and without benefits or guarantee of continued employment" 3. During my phone hearing, I emphasized that I have to actively look for work every single day by checking the system or waiting for calls - this isn't passive employment like a contracted position The whole process took about 7 weeks but I received full backpay once the decision came through. Don't let EDD's initial denial discourage you - their automated system just flags all school employees the same way. As day-to-day subs, we have completely different employment arrangements than contracted teachers. Make sure to file your appeal quickly and keep certifying for benefits during the process. The precedent is clearly on our side! You've got this!