Can you reapply for EDD benefits after a year of unemployment? Benefit year expiration question

This is partially correct but also misleading. You can file a new claim when your benefit year ends (which is 12 months from when you first filed), but you still need to have qualifying wages in your base period to establish a new claim. The base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before filing. If you haven't worked at all in that time, you likely won't qualify for a new regular UI claim. However, don't give up! Contact EDD directly to ask about your specific situation. There might be other options available depending on your circumstances.

Yeah u can APPLY after a year but u need new work history to actually get approved lol. they wont just give u more $$ if u havent worked at all. maybe look into calfresh or general assistance from ur county?

I went through this exact situation last year. When your benefit year ends, EDD's system will allow you to file a new claim, but without new wages in your base period, you'll receive a $0 award notice. The EDD representative I spoke with explained that you need to have earned at least $1,300 in one quarter during your base period OR at least $900 in your highest quarter and 1.25 times that amount in your total base period. Without meeting one of these requirements, a new claim won't be payable even if you can file one. Your best bet is to focus on finding any employment, even part-time work, which could help you qualify for a partial UI claim in the future if you can't find full-time work.

hav u tried calling EDD directly? sometimes the phone reps know of options that arent on the website

I feel your pain about not being able to reach EDD! I was in a similar situation trying to get answers about my claim status for WEEKS. I finally discovered a service called Claimyr that got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes after trying for days on my own. They basically call EDD for you and connect you when they get through. Saved me so much frustration! Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Anyway, definitely worth asking an actual EDD rep about your specific situation. Sometimes they know about options or programs that might apply to your case.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP U BROKE!!!! they make these rules complicated ON PURPOSE so people give up trying to get benefits they deserve!!!! i been fighting with EDD for 9 months over a stupid "eligibility interview" that they keep rescheduling!!! its all GAMES they play to avoid paying hardworking ppl!!!

Another option to consider: if you've been actively looking for work, make sure you document all your job search efforts. In some cases, if you can demonstrate unusual barriers to employment despite consistent efforts, you may qualify for additional assistance through your local America's Job Center or Workforce Development program. They sometimes have special grants or programs for long-term unemployed individuals. Also check with your county's Department of Social Services about other financial assistance programs you might qualify for while continuing your job search.

Just to add to the excellent advice already given - when you do get back to work, even if it's part-time, make sure you work enough hours to potentially qualify for a future UI claim. The minimum earnings threshold isn't actually that high ($1,300 in one quarter as mentioned above), so even a part-time job could help you qualify for a future claim if needed. And once you do find work, try to stay employed for at least 2 quarters to build up some qualifying wages. That way, if you face unemployment again, you'll have some base period wages to potentially qualify for a new UI claim.