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.

I went through the exact same thing about 6 weeks ago! I was panicking because I thought it meant my benefits were being cut off early. Turns out it was just a temporary system thing - mine switched back to bi-weekly after about 3 weeks of weekly certifications. One thing I noticed during the weekly certifications is that you actually get your money a bit faster since you're certifying more frequently. And like others mentioned, the total amount is exactly the same, just split up differently. My weekly amount was exactly half of what my bi-weekly payment normally was. Don't stress about it - with $8,400 left on your claim, you're nowhere near the end of your benefits. The 26-week rule still applies, you're just temporarily on a different certification schedule. Keep doing what you're doing and it should go back to normal soon!

I'm so glad you found this thread helpful! I went through the exact same panic when this happened to me back in February. The weekly certification thing is definitely jarring when you're not expecting it, especially since EDD doesn't really explain WHY it's happening when it switches over. In my case, it lasted about 2 weeks and then automatically went back to bi-weekly. The payments were exactly the same total amount, just split up. And honestly, getting paid weekly wasn't terrible - it helped with my budgeting since I was getting smaller amounts more frequently. One tip: make sure you're still reporting any work or earnings accurately during the weekly certifications. The questions are the same, you're just answering them more often. And definitely don't worry about your benefit year - you still have tons of time left with that balance! The EDD system is honestly so confusing and they really should send out notifications explaining these temporary changes. But based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like this is just normal system maintenance stuff that happens occasionally.

I can totally relate to this panic! The same thing happened to me about 2 months ago and I was convinced my benefits were ending early. Turns out it was just a temporary system adjustment that lasted about 3 weeks before going back to bi-weekly. What I found helpful was keeping track of my payments during the weekly period - they were exactly half my normal bi-weekly amount, so the math worked out perfectly. If anything, I kind of liked getting paid more frequently since it helped with my weekly budgeting. Your $8,400 balance means you're nowhere near the end of your claim period. The 26-week benefit period is still in effect, this is just a scheduling quirk on EDD's end. I know it's stressful when they don't explain these changes, but from what I've seen, this is pretty routine maintenance stuff that happens occasionally. Just keep certifying as prompted and it should return to normal soon. You've got this!

This exact same thing happened to me in December! I was certifying bi-weekly for months and then suddenly got the weekly certification notice. I was so worried because I thought it meant my claim was flagged or something was wrong. Turns out it was just because of the holiday schedule - Christmas and New Year's fell during my normal certification period and their system automatically adjusted everyone affected to weekly for a few cycles. It went back to bi-weekly after about 2-3 weeks. The payment amounts were exactly what I expected - just my normal weekly benefit amount instead of the combined two-week amount. So if you normally get $600 bi-weekly, you'll get $300 each week during this period. Same total money, just distributed differently. With $8,400 remaining on your claim, you definitely have plenty of benefits left. The weekly certification is just a temporary scheduling thing, not a sign that your benefits are ending. Try not to stress about it - the EDD system is notorious for making these kinds of adjustments without much explanation, but it's totally normal!

I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! Just logged into UI Online this morning and saw the weekly certification instead of my usual bi-weekly. My heart dropped thinking my benefits were being cut off early. Reading through all these responses is such a huge relief - sounds like this is just a normal system quirk that happens occasionally. My claim balance is similar to yours (around $7,800 left) and I've been collecting since February, so definitely nowhere near the 26-week limit. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't send any kind of explanation when these changes happen. A simple "temporary system adjustment" notice would save us all from having panic attacks! Thanks for posting this question - I was about to make my own post about the same thing. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here. Going to just follow the weekly certification prompts and wait for it to switch back to bi-weekly. At least we'll get paid a bit more frequently in the meantime!

This thread is so helpful! I literally just experienced this exact same thing yesterday - logged in expecting my normal bi-weekly certification and saw the weekly prompt instead. My immediate thought was "oh no, they're cutting me off!" even though I still have over $6,000 left on my claim and have only been collecting since late January. Reading everyone's experiences here is such a relief. It sounds like this is just one of those random EDD system adjustments that happens periodically, probably related to holidays or system maintenance. The fact that multiple people have gone through this and it resolved itself within a few weeks is really reassuring. I agree with everyone saying EDD really needs to communicate these changes better. A simple notification explaining it's temporary would prevent so much unnecessary stress and panic. For those of us new to the unemployment system, every little change feels like a potential disaster! Thanks to the original poster for asking this question and to everyone who shared their experiences. I'll just keep certifying weekly until it switches back and try not to overthink it. At least the weekly payments might help with budgeting in the short term!

I just went through this exact same thing about a month ago! Woke up to see weekly certification instead of my usual bi-weekly and immediately thought "this is it, my benefits are done for." But after going through 4 weeks of weekly certifications, it automatically switched back to bi-weekly without any issues. What I learned from the experience: - The weekly amount was exactly half of my normal bi-weekly payment - I actually got my money faster since I was certifying more frequently - My claim balance decreased at the same rate as before, just in smaller weekly chunks - No impact whatsoever on my total benefit duration or remaining weeks The most frustrating part is that EDD gives zero explanation when this happens. I spent hours on forums like this one trying to figure out if I was about to lose my benefits! With $8,400 still on your claim, you're definitely not anywhere close to exhausting your 26 weeks. This is just their system doing its weird EDD thing. Just keep certifying weekly as prompted and don't stress about it - it'll go back to normal on its own. And honestly, the weekly payments weren't terrible for budgeting!