EDD claim ending in January - can I get extension before reapplying?

u cant get extention anymore those were only during covid. once ur benefit year ends u gotta file a new claim no mater how much $$ left on ur balance sorry

The previous comment isn't entirely accurate. While it's true that the pandemic-specific extensions are no longer available, what happens when your benefit year ends depends on your specific situation. Here are the facts: 1. Your benefit year is a 12-month period from when you first filed 2. When your benefit year ends, you MUST file a new claim even if you have a remaining balance 3. Any unused balance from your previous claim won't transfer to a new claim 4. Your new weekly benefit amount will be based on earnings during your new base period I'd recommend certifying for all available weeks up until your benefit year ends to maximize what you can receive from your current claim. Then file a new claim immediately after your benefit year expires.

Your benefit year end date should be listed on your UI Online account dashboard. Log in and look for "Benefit Year" - it will show the start and end dates. Make sure you continue to certify every two weeks until that end date to receive all eligible payments from your current claim. One important thing to note: when you file a new claim, you need to have earned enough wages in your new base period to qualify. If you haven't worked since your original claim, you might not qualify for a new claim. In that case, you might be eligible for what's called a Training Extension (TE) if you're in an approved training program.

@anxiousclaimant Yes, to qualify for a new regular UI claim, you generally need to have earned wages in your base period (typically the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before filing). If you haven't worked since your last claim, you might not qualify for a new regular claim. In that case, you may want to look into: 1. FED-ED extension (when available during periods of high unemployment) 2. Training Extension (if you're in approved training) 3. Other assistance programs like CalFresh or General Assistance The requirements change periodically, so it's best to check directly with EDD for the most current information.

When my benefit year ended last month, I called EDD to ask similar questions about filing a new claim. Spent TWO DAYS trying to get through!!! Keep getting disconnected or the "too many callers" message. SO FRUSTRATING!!! I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in about 25 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep told me I needed to file a new claim even though I had like $1800 left on my old one. She said my temp work might qualify me for a new claim but they'd need to review it. Better to file early than wait till the last minute!

To clear up some confusion here - the rules about qualifying for a new claim after your benefit year ends depend on your earnings during your base period. In California, you need to have earned at least $1,300 in one quarter or $900 in your highest quarter and 1.25 times that amount in total base period earnings. So with $3,000 in earnings since your original claim, it really depends on WHEN you earned it and how it falls into the quarters of your new base period. This is why talking to an EDD rep directly is so important - they can look at your specific case. Also, file your new claim as soon as your benefit year ends - don't wait! There's no automatic extension anymore, and you don't want gaps in your payments.

im in the same boat my claim ends Feb 2025 and im freaking out!!! does anyone know if they check work search efforts when u file a new claim?? ive been putting down that i looked for work but honestly havent been trying that hard... will they audit me when i file the new claim??

hey i just rememberd something from when my friend had this happen - if u have like a W2 job for even 1 day during ur benefit year they sometimes put u on whats called a 'conditional payment' status when u refile. they pay u while they check with previous employers. my buddy got payments for like 6 weeks then they stopped when they culdn't verify something. just fyi it might not be smooth sailing when u refile

Based on all the information shared, here's a simple checklist for you, OP: 1. Check your exact benefit year end date on UI Online 2. Continue certifying until that date to use as much of your current claim as possible 3. Gather documentation of your work and earnings since filing your original claim 4. File a new claim immediately after your benefit year ends 5. Be prepared for possible delays in payment during the transition 6. Keep detailed records of your job search activities And remember - EDD rules can change, so it's always best to check their official website or speak with a representative for the most current information specific to your situation.