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? 🙄

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I work in HR and deal with EDD issues regularly. The "insufficient wages" denial when you clearly worked full-time is almost always due to one of three things: 1) Your employer didn't report wages correctly to EDD, 2) There's a timing issue with when wages were reported vs. your base period, or 3) EDD's system had a glitch processing your wage data. The good news is these are usually easy to fix on appeal if you have the right documentation. Make sure to include not just your W-2s but also your final pay stub from each employer during your base period - this shows your total earnings and helps EDD verify the wages were actually earned during the correct quarters. Also, if you have access to your online pay portal from your employer, screenshots of your year-to-date earnings can be helpful backup documentation. Good luck with your appeal!

I went through something very similar last year and can confirm what others are saying - your claim absolutely stays open for the full benefit year even after denial. The "insufficient wages" thing is frustrating but usually fixable. When I appealed, I made sure to include everything: W-2s, final pay stubs from each quarter, and even called my former employer's HR department to confirm they had reported my wages correctly (turns out they hadn't submitted Q4 wages on time). The appeal hearing was done over the phone and took about 20 minutes - just be prepared to explain your work history during the base period. I got approved about 3 weeks after the hearing and received all my back payments. Don't get discouraged - if you truly worked full-time for 2 years like you said, this is almost certainly just a reporting error that can be corrected. Make sure to file that appeal ASAP though, the 30-day deadline is firm!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my claim in February and got denied for "insufficient wages" even though I've been working steadily for the past 3 years at the same company. It's so frustrating because I know my employer has been taking UI taxes out of my paychecks this whole time. Reading through these responses gives me hope that it's just a system error that can be fixed. I'm gathering all my W-2s and pay stubs now to submit with my appeal. Does anyone know if it helps to include a letter from your employer confirming your employment dates and wages? My HR department said they'd be happy to write one if it would strengthen my appeal case.