EDD benefits exhausted - rules for reapplying in 2025?

you gotta wait till ur benifit year ends to reapply which sounds like march 2025 from what u posted. there arent any extensions rn like during covid times

Unfortunately, the previous commenter is correct. Once you've exhausted your maximum benefit amount, you cannot file a new claim until your current benefit year ends (which appears to be March 2025 in your case). However, you do have some options: 1. Continue your job search and document all work search activities 2. Look into CalFresh (food assistance) and other support programs 3. Check if you qualify for rental assistance programs 4. Contact your county's social services office for additional resources Extensions only become available during periods of high unemployment when authorized by federal or state legislation. Currently, there are no extension programs active in California.

This happened to my brother last year, he had to move back home with our parents for a few months. The whole system is designed to fail us when we need it most. Good luck, the economy is trash right now.

Wait, I'm confused - isn't there something called Fed-ED or some extension program? I swear my neighbor was telling me about getting extra weeks after her regular UI ran out. Or am I mixing this up with the pandemic stuff? The whole system is SO COMPLICATED!!!!

Try calling EDD directly to see if there's anything they can do for your situation. Sometimes they have special programs or can give you guidance for your specific case that's not obvious from their website.

Just to add some clarification: you mentioned you've collected about $13,900 over 6 months. California's maximum weekly benefit amount is $450, so for 26 weeks that would be $11,700. The fact that you've received more than that suggests you might have had some retroactive payments or adjustments. You should double-check your UI Online account to verify the exact status of your claim. Look at your "Claim Summary" section to confirm: 1. Your benefit year end date (sounds like March 2025) 2. Your maximum benefit amount (and that it shows as exhausted) 3. Whether you've truly used all 26 weeks or if there might be a calculation issue Also, if you did work at all during your claim period and had reportable wages, check if you have any conditional weeks that might still be payable.

i was in the EXACT same boat last month ended up driving for uber to make ends meet until i can find something in my field again not ideal but pays the bills for now

In case it helps others in a similar situation, here's a quick summary of options when UI benefits are exhausted: 1. If your benefit year has ended, you can file a new UI claim if you've worked and earned wages during the previous benefit year 2. If your benefit year hasn't ended (like the original poster): - Apply for CalFresh: www.getcalfresh.org (food assistance) - Check housing assistance: www.housing.ca.gov - Visit your county's social services office for general assistance - Contact 211 (call, text, or visit 211.org) for referrals to local resources - Consider temporary work through staffing agencies while continuing your job search Remember that even when not receiving benefits, it's important to continue documenting your job search efforts for when you can reapply.

Hey Keisha, I went through something similar earlier this year - tech layoffs are absolutely brutal right now. One thing that helped me bridge the gap was looking into local workforce development programs. Many counties have programs specifically for displaced tech workers that include job placement assistance and sometimes even temporary financial support while you're in training/job search mode. Also, don't overlook temp-to-perm opportunities with staffing agencies like Robert Half or Aerotek - they're not ideal but can help keep some income flowing while you search for your next full-time role. I ended up taking a 3-month contract that turned into a permanent offer. The rental assistance programs mentioned above are real and can buy you time. In some counties, they'll pay up to 3-6 months of back rent directly to landlords. Worth checking out your county's COVID-19 rental relief programs - many are still active. Hang in there - 15 interviews means you're getting responses, which is actually pretty good in this market. Something will break through soon.

I'm in almost the exact same situation - exhausted my UI benefits in tech and waiting for my benefit year to end. One thing I discovered that might help is checking if your local library has career services. Mine offers free resume reviews, interview prep, and even has partnerships with local employers for job fairs. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're signed up for job alerts on the major sites (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) and set them to send you notifications immediately when new postings match your criteria. In this market, being one of the first applicants can make a huge difference. The waiting period until March is brutal, but you're definitely not alone in this struggle.