EDD benefits ran out - can I get an extension in 2025 when no jobs are hiring?

Unfortunately, regular benefit extensions like Fed-Ed and PEUC don't exist anymore since those were pandemic-era programs. Your regular UI claim is limited to 26 weeks maximum in California. However, you might qualify for other assistance programs: 1. CalFresh (food assistance) 2. CalWORKs (if you have dependent children) 3. General Assistance/Relief through your county Also, check with your local America's Job Center (formerly One-Stop) as they sometimes have training funds or placement assistance that might help. Your medical coding certification is valuable - maybe try looking at remote positions that might not be advertised in your immediate area?

have you tried looking at hospitals?? they always need billers & coders. maybe check out Kaiser they pay rly good

To answer your specific question about qualifying for UI again - you need to have enough earnings in your base period to establish a new claim. Typically you need to work and earn wages for at least one quarter. The base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file a new claim. If you get even a part-time job, make sure you're reporting those earnings during certification. You can still receive partial benefits if you're earning less than your weekly benefit amount. This extends your claim too since you're not using your full benefit amount each week.

when my benefits ran out last year i just applied for disablity instead and got it right away!!! said i had depression from not finding work which was true.. maybe try that?

I was in the EXACT same situation last year after my tech support job was eliminated. Couldn't get an EDD rep on the phone for WEEKS to ask about extension options. Finally I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual EDD agent in under 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The agent confirmed no extensions were available but helped me understand how my remaining benefits worked and gave me info about other assistance programs I qualified for. Totally worth it rather than wasting hours redialing.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!!! They give you just enough benefits to barely survive for 6 months then cut you off completely while these employers are demanding ridiculous qualifications for entry level jobs!!!! I went through the EXACT same thing and ended up having to move in with my parents at 38 years old. The EDD doesn't care about us at all - they're designed to protect employers NOT workers!!!! My congressman's office was ZERO help too when I contacted them.

Have you connected with your local Workforce Development Board? They often have resources specifically for people whose UI benefits are exhausting. Some counties have special grant programs for certain industries or demographics. They can also sometimes offer subsidized employment or on-the-job training where an employer is incentivized to hire you. This is different from EDD but works in partnership with them. You can find your local board here: https://cwdb.ca.gov/local_boards/local_workforce_investment_boards/

my benefits ran out last month and im still looking 4 work too. bills piling up. have you tried temp agencies? not ideal but at least its something

One important thing to remember: if you're receiving partial UI benefits from working part-time, make sure you're still doing your work search activities and certifying correctly. Many people make mistakes here and end up with conditional payments or worse, overpayment notices. Those work search requirements are still in effect (3 activities per week) even if you're working part-time hours. Just because you're working doesn't mean you can skip reporting your work search efforts during certification.