EDD certification suddenly changed to weekly - are my benefits ending?

Don't worry! The same thing happened to me last month. The weekly certification is usually just a temporary system adjustment. In my case, it happened because there was a holiday that fell during my normal certification period. After two weeks of certifying weekly, it automatically went back to the regular bi-weekly schedule. Your benefits aren't ending if you still have balance showing.

it happened 2 me twice already. just do what they tell u 2 do and ull be fine. the edd system is weird and glitchy sometimes lol

This is a common occurrence and usually nothing to worry about. The EDD certification schedule can change temporarily for several reasons: 1. A holiday fell during your certification period 2. There was a system adjustment or update 3. Your claim had a brief review flag that was resolved 4. Sometimes the system resets after certain benefit milestones As long as your claim balance shows sufficient funds, your benefits aren't ending prematurely. Regular UI benefits in California still provide up to 26 weeks of benefits, and your balance of $8,400 indicates you have plenty remaining. The system should return to bi-weekly certification within 1-2 cycles. If it doesn't, or if you see other concerning changes to your claim, you might want to contact EDD directly.

had the same thing happen right after memorial day. i think its when holidays mess up their normal schedule. my boyfriend got the same thing but on a different week? EDD IS SO CONFUSING!!! but yeah my payments were still the same amount just split into weekly instead of biweekly.

I've been through this three times with EDD. The system sometimes adjusts certification periods to maintain synchronization with their payment processing cycles. If you're truly concerned, I'd recommend trying to speak with a representative. I was stuck in an endless loop of trying to call EDD for days before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to an actual EDD rep within 45 minutes when I couldn't get through for weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep confirmed what others here are saying - temporary weekly certifications happen occasionally and don't indicate your benefits are ending.

There's actually a logical explanation for this. EDD's computer system occasionally needs to resynchronize certification periods across their entire claimant base. When that happens, some claimants temporarily switch to weekly certification. It's important to note that: 1. Your total benefit amount remains unchanged 2. Your weekly benefit amount stays the same (just paid weekly instead of bi-weekly) 3. This is NOT an indication that your benefits are ending 4. Your claim duration is still based on your total claim balance The standard 26 weeks of regular UI benefits in California hasn't changed. Since your claim balance is $8,400, you clearly have substantial benefits remaining. Just keep certifying as prompted, and the system will likely return to bi-weekly certification within 1-3 weeks.

Also, don't forget that when you certify weekly instead of bi-weekly, you're getting the same WEEKLY amount, just in smaller increments. So if your bi-weekly payment was $800, you'll get $400 each week during this temporary weekly certification period. The money works out the same in the end!

THE EDD IS TRYING TO TRICK YOU!! They do this to catch people who aren't reporting work properly!!! My cousin's neighbor had this happen and they were checking if he was working part-time!!!! BE CAREFUL!!!!

wait does this mean we get paid sooner? i love weekly payments better than biweekly tbh

To update the thread with factual information: According to EDD guidelines, temporary changes to certification frequency can occur for system maintenance, holidays, or payment processing adjustments. This is completely normal and not an indication of benefits ending. For the original poster: Since your claim balance is still $8,400 and you've only been claiming for 4 months, you're well within the standard 26-week benefit period. Just continue to certify as prompted, and the system will likely return to the standard bi-weekly schedule soon.