EDD benefit year ending 1/11/2025 - when should I refile to avoid gaps?

your fine filing on 1/6 they process pretty quick now not like back in 2023 when it took 3 weeks for me lol

Actually, EDD recommends filing a new claim within the week BEFORE your benefit year ends. So January 6th is definitely NOT too late - it's actually perfect timing. The system is designed to process new claims while your current claim is still active to prevent gaps in payment. Just make sure you complete your final certification for the ending benefit year before submitting your new application. One thing to keep in mind - you'll need to have earned enough wages in your base period to qualify for a new claim. If your benefit year is ending 1/11/2025, your base period will be roughly Oct 2023 through Sept 2024 (they use the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters).

OMG I went through this exact situation last month and it was a NIGHTMARE!! I waited until after my benefit year ended (big mistake) and then couldn't get anyone on the phone for TWO WEEKS!!! Had to borrow money from my sister to pay rent. The system kept telling me "maximum callers reached" every single time I called. I must have called 50+ times a day!!!

To give you the most accurate guidance: you should refile 5-7 days before your benefit year ends. Filing on January 6th for a January 11th end date is ideal timing. Here's why: 1. EDD systems need time to process your new claim while your current claim is still active 2. Filing too early (more than 10 days before) could create conflicts in their system 3. Filing after your benefit year ends will definitely cause a gap in payments Make sure you have all your employment information for the past 18 months ready, including any part-time or temporary work. You'll also need to complete any remaining certifications on your current claim before the new one activates. And very important - your new weekly benefit amount may be different based on your earnings during the new base period, so don't be surprised if the amount changes.

when I refilled last year my claim got stuck in pending for like a month because they said I needed an eligibilitty interview again even though nothing changed in my situation!! make sure u call them if ur payments dont switch to paid within a week after u certify on the new claim

To answer your question about your part-time work - yes, earning $8,600 over 4 months will definitely impact your new benefit calculation. EDD will include those earnings in your base period calculation. This could either increase or decrease your weekly benefit amount depending on your previous earnings history. The good news is that you clearly earned enough to qualify for a new claim (minimum earnings requirement is around $1,300 in your highest quarter). Just be prepared that your weekly benefit amount might change from what you're currently receiving.

btw dont forget you gotta do that ID.me thing again when you refile! they make u verify ur identity every new claim now its annoying but dont skip it or youll be stuck waiting

Also, to directly answer your original question - yes, January 6th is an excellent date to refile if your benefit year ends January 11th. That gives EDD 5 days to process your new claim, which is typically sufficient. Be prepared to certify for benefits as usual during this transition period. Sometimes the certification for the last week of your old claim and first week of your new claim might be delayed as the system updates, but any eligible weeks will still be paid.

@profile4 yes they did backpay me after the interview but I had to wait like 5 weeks which was super stressful!!! make sure u answer ur phone even if its unknown numbers because they only call once for the interview and if u miss it u have to reschedule and wait again!!

I just went through this exact same situation in October and can confirm January 6th is perfect timing! I filed my new claim 5 days before my benefit year ended and had zero gap in payments. The key thing is to make sure you complete your final certification on your current claim BEFORE you submit the new application - don't do them at the same time or it can confuse their system. Also, keep all your wage documentation handy because they might ask for verification of your earnings during the new base period. The transition was way smoother than I expected after reading all the horror stories online. You've got this!