Can I continue receiving EDD benefits after moving to another state?

Yes u can collect from any state. Just make sure ur still doing the job search requirements

You can absolutely continue receiving California unemployment benefits after moving to another state. This is a common situation and EDD has procedures for it. Here's what you need to know: 1. You MUST update your mailing address with EDD. This is required and won't affect your eligibility. 2. You'll still need to meet California's work search requirements (applying to jobs, networking, etc.) 3. You should be available for interviews, even if that means being willing to travel back to California if necessary (or virtual interviews). 4. Continue certifying on time every two weeks as normal. Your benefit amount won't change after moving since it's based on your previous California wages. Just make sure you're still doing everything required in your certification process.

I moved to Nevada last year while on California unemployment and it was fine!! BUT you absolutely NEED to update your address with them or you could get in trouble for fraud. You can update it on UI Online under Contact Information. Also make sure you keep detailed records of all your job applications because they might be more likely to audit out-of-state claimants. I had to do a phone interview after I moved but it was just to verify I was still looking for work.

im in the exact same boat rn!!! moved to oregon last month and still getting my CA benefits. was super nervous bout it but its been fine so far. just changed my address online and kept certifying like normal.

While you CAN collect benefits after moving, be careful! The system is designed to trip you up. EDD looks for any reason to disqualify people and moving states raises red flags. When you update your address, they'll probably put a hold on your claim and force you to do an eligibility interview. I made the mistake of telling them I moved to Nevada, and they froze my payments for EIGHT WEEKS claiming they needed to "verify my work search activities." They also insisted I needed to be "available for work in California" which makes NO SENSE since most jobs are remote interviews now anyway. The whole system is rigged to make you give up!

I moved to Texas while collecting EDD and had issues that took forever to resolve because I couldn't get through to anyone on the phone. After 50+ calls getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The EDD rep confirmed that I can collect benefits in another state as long as I'm looking for work and am able and available to accept suitable work. They also helped remove a hold that was put on my account after I updated my address.

My cousin moved to Florida and her benefits got cut off cause she didn't tell them then she got a letter saying she committed fraud and had to pay everything back so definitely tell them you moved!!!!

To answer your follow-up question - you can update your address directly through UI Online under 'Contact Information' then 'Update Contact Information.' It's much easier than calling. Just make sure your new mailing address is somewhere you can reliably receive mail, as EDD still sends important documents through regular mail even if you're enrolled in paperless communication.

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I just updated my address through UI Online and made a note in my calendar to check if there are any issues with my next certification. I'll make sure to keep detailed records of all my job applications too. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

Just wanted to add that if you're planning to look for work in both California and Arizona, you might want to keep a California phone number or Google Voice number for CA job applications. Some employers prefer local candidates and having a CA number can help with that. Also, when you do your work search activities, make sure you're applying to jobs that you could realistically accept - so if you're applying to CA jobs from Arizona, be prepared to explain how you'd handle relocation or remote work arrangements if asked during the certification process.

I went through this exact situation two years ago when I moved from San Diego to Portland! You can definitely continue receiving your CA benefits while living in another state. The key things to remember: 1. Update your address IMMEDIATELY through UI Online - don't wait or try to avoid it 2. Keep applying for jobs and documenting everything (I kept a spreadsheet with dates, company names, positions, etc.) 3. Be prepared for a possible phone interview - they called me about 3 weeks after I updated my address just to verify I was still actively seeking work 4. Make sure you can still receive mail at your new address since some important notices still come by mail The whole process was actually smoother than I expected. My payments continued without interruption and the phone interview was just basic questions about my job search activities. Don't stress too much about it - just be honest and follow the rules!

I've been collecting CA unemployment while living in Texas for the past 6 months and it's been totally fine! The most important thing is being upfront about the move - I updated my address through UI Online as soon as I got to Texas and haven't had any issues. One thing I wish someone had told me earlier: keep track of which state's jobs you're applying to in your work search log. During my phone interview (which happened about a month after updating my address), the EDD rep asked about this and seemed satisfied that I was applying to both CA remote positions and local TX jobs. They mainly wanted to confirm I was actively searching and would be available if offered suitable work. Also, make sure your new address can receive mail reliably - I almost missed an important notice because my mail forwarding expired. Overall though, don't stress too much about it. Thousands of people do this and as long as you're honest and follow the requirements, you should be fine!

I'm currently going through this exact situation! Just moved from Sacramento to Denver last week and was terrified about updating my address, but after reading all these responses I feel much better about it. I updated my info through UI Online yesterday and so far no issues. One thing I'd add that I learned from my research - make sure you understand what "suitable work" means for your situation. Since you mentioned you're applying in both states, EDD considers factors like your previous wage, commute distance/relocation requirements, and your skills when determining if a job offer is "suitable." If you get offered a job in Arizona that meets these criteria, you'd generally be expected to accept it or potentially lose benefits. Also, keep your LinkedIn and other job search profiles updated with your new location so there's consistency across all your job search activities. Good luck with the move and job search!