EDD claim status after denial - does it close automatically or stay open for 1 year?

Your claim stays open for the full benefit year (12 months) even after a denial. EDD doesn't automatically close it. This is actually good news because if you win your appeal, they'll reactivate the same claim rather than making you file a new one. Just make sure you file your appeal within 30 days of receiving that determination letter or you lose your right to appeal. The insufficient wages determination is often a mistake - did you work in multiple states or for any federal employers during your base period? That can cause EDD to miss some wages.

idk wat everyone else is saying but when i got denied they closed my claim after 90 days... had to make a whole new 1 later on. maybe it depends on why u got denied? mine was for quitting without good cause tho so maybe different rules apply?

I went through almost EXACTLY this situation last month!!! The "insufficient wages" denial is total BS - the EDD system is BROKEN. My former employer never reported my wages correctly to EDD (they were trying to avoid paying into unemployment). Your claim definitely stays open for the full year, but you NEED to appeal ASAP and get your wage information to them. Make sure you include copies of your W2s and maybe even pay stubs if you have them when you submit your appeal. The determination letter should have instructions for appealing.

Happened to me too. Make sure to continue certifying for benefits every two weeks even though you were denied! If your appeal is successful, they'll only pay you for weeks you properly certified for.

To directly answer your question: Your claim remains open for the full benefit year (12 months from filing date) regardless of denial. However, here are some important technical details: 1. While the claim remains open, a denial for insufficient wages means you won't have access to certify for benefits unless you successfully appeal. 2. If you win your appeal, they'll reactivate your ability to certify on the same claim and typically process back payments for weeks you would have been eligible. 3. If your appeal is denied, your claim technically remains open, but you won't be able to collect benefits unless you have a change in circumstances that qualifies you for a redetermination. 4. The benefit year is important because it determines your base period for wage calculation. Keeping the original filing date can be advantageous if those quarters had higher earnings. I'd recommend submitting your appeal with copies of your pay stubs and W-2s from your base period to prove your earnings. The "insufficient wages" determination is often a mistake when employers haven't properly reported wages to EDD.

I'm an EDD adviser (not official, just experienced). Here's what you need to know: - Your claim stays open for the full benefit year regardless of denial - You MUST appeal within 30 days - For "insufficient wages" denials, you need to submit: * W-2s from your base period * Final pay stub from each quarter in your base period * Any evidence showing you worked during the periods in question The most common reason for "insufficient wages" denials when you actually worked is employer reporting errors. Many employers fail to properly report wages or deliberately misreport to avoid UI tax contributions. Another possibility is that EDD is using the wrong base period. If you filed in January-March 2025, your base period is October 2023-September 2024. Make sure you're submitting wage evidence from the correct quarters.

anyone else notice how the edd website is always "down for maintenance" exactly when you need to submit something important? 🙄