I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My benefit year ends in June 2025 and I exhausted my benefits in January. I called EDD three times and got three different answers from different reps - one said it would automatically renew, another said I need to file a new claim immediately, and the third said to wait until my benefit year ends. Based on everyone's responses here, it sounds like the third rep was correct. I'm going to set a calendar reminder for the day after my benefit year ends to file a new claim. It's frustrating how inconsistent the information is from EDD phone reps! One question for those who've been through this recently - did you have to do the whole ID.me verification process again when you filed your new claim? I'm hoping to avoid that hassle if possible.

I'm actually dealing with this same situation right now and all the responses here have been super helpful! My benefit year ends in August 2025 and I exhausted my benefits back in March. After reading through everyone's experiences, it's crystal clear that nothing happens automatically with EDD - you definitely need to file a new claim right after your benefit year ends. I was also told conflicting things by different EDD reps, so it's really reassuring to hear from people who've actually been through this process recently. I'm going to follow everyone's advice and set a calendar reminder for the day after my benefit year ends to file that new claim. Also going to start gathering all my employment records now so I'm prepared - sounds like having everything organized beforehand makes the process smoother. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who mentioned the timeline (3 weeks seems typical) and potential phone interviews. This thread should be bookmarked for anyone going through this confusing situation!

Have you checked if there's an option to switch to direct deposit instead? Might be faster than waiting for a card.

I went through this exact same situation last year! It took about 6 weeks but I finally got my card. A few things that helped me: 1) Try calling early in the morning (like 8 AM sharp) - that's when I had the best luck getting through. 2) Make sure to have your social security number and claim info ready when you call. 3) You can also try the UI Online portal to see if there's any status update on your card. Don't lose hope - I know it's super stressful when you need those funds, but it will come through eventually!

anyone else feel like the whole system is rigged against us? like, why is it so complicated just to get the help we need? 🤔

Hey Amelia! I went through this exact same situation last year when my restaurant cut my shifts from 5 days to 2 days a week. Here's what I learned: you'll likely qualify for partial unemployment benefits since your hours were reduced through no fault of your own. The key is to report the change immediately when you do your weekly certification - don't wait! They'll calculate your partial benefits based on the difference between your old wages and new wages. Also, make sure to keep all documentation about the hour reduction (emails, schedules, etc.) because sometimes they ask for proof. The good news is you can still collect benefits while working reduced hours, which really helped me bridge the gap until I found something better. Hang in there! 💪

UPDATE: Finally got through to EDD this morning after an hour on hold. Turns out the interviewer DID mark my claim as approved but forgot to actually release the payment! The rep I spoke with today apologized and manually processed it. She said funds should be in my account within 48 hours. Thanks everyone for your advice and support through this stressful situation.

This is exactly why I always screenshot or write down the exact words EDD reps tell me during calls! So many times they'll say something is "taken care of" but then nothing happens in the system. It's like they have good intentions but their internal processes are completely disconnected. Really glad you persisted and got it sorted out - your story will definitely help others who find themselves in the same frustrating situation.

glad u got ur money!! the whole system is so random sometimes. i swear it depends on which edd employee processes ur claim and what mood their in lol

Thanks for sharing your experience and the update that your payment finally came through! This thread is super helpful for understanding the typical timeline when there are delays. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my payment shows as issued on 5/6 but hasn't hit my Money Network card yet. Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like 4-6 business days isn't uncommon when there are processing hiccups. I'll give it until Thursday before starting to panic and trying to get through to EDD. It's reassuring to know that these delays, while stressful, usually do resolve themselves eventually.