EDD denied my claim but still sending certification emails - can I still get benefits?

the computer system sends out those certification emails automatically even when ur denied. it doesnt mean anything. happened to me last year and i kept certifying for like 2 months hoping something would change but never got paid a dime

The system often continues sending certification notices even after a disqualification. However, this could indicate one of several things: 1) You may have been disqualified for only part of your claim 2) The disqualification notice might have been for a specific week, not your entire claim 3) There might be a pending appeal or reconsideration I would recommend checking your UI Online account for any messages about appealing the disqualification. The determination notice should state specific reasons and your appeal rights. You generally have 30 days from the mailing date to appeal a disqualification.

THIS IS WHY EVERYONE HATES DEALING WITH EDD!!!! They can't even get their own systems to talk to each other! One department says NO and another says CERTIFY NOW! It's absolutely ridiculous how they jerk people around. I went through something similar last year - got denied then approved then denied again. The left hand literally doesn't know what the right is doing there.

You should DEFINITELY keep certifying while appealing! My cousin was in the exact same boat - denied but kept getting the emails. He appealed and won, and got retroactive payments for all the weeks he had certified. If he hadn't kept certifying, he would've missed out on thousands.

I'm confused about something... does your denial letter specify exactly WHY you were denied? Like, does it mention insufficient wages, voluntarily quitting, misconduct, or something else? The reason matters because some disqualifications can be temporary while others affect your entire claim. Also, what does your UI Online home page say when you log in?

If it's an insufficient wages issue, you should definitely appeal if you believe they might not have all your employment records. Bring pay stubs or W-2s from the base period (which would be roughly 15-18 months before you filed). Sometimes employers don't properly report wages to EDD or there are delays in the system updating. And yes, keep certifying while appealing - it's always better to have weeks certified and ready if your appeal succeeds.

I went through this exact situation in January. I kept certifying while my appeal was pending, and I'm glad I did. Once my appeal was approved (turned out they were missing wages from one employer), I received all back payments for the weeks I had certified. The key is to make sure you're certifying truthfully and keeping records of everything. The appeal process took about 5 weeks for me, but I know it varies. Good luck!