EDD disqualified my claim - when should I expect the overpayment notice?

I've been there before - it's super stressful but don't panic yet. The overpayment notice typically comes about 2-3 weeks after the disqualification notice. When it arrives, you'll have 30 days to file an appeal, which I HIGHLY recommend doing. The appeal form will be included with the notice. Make sure to request a hearing and clearly explain why you believe the disqualification is incorrect.

The overpayment notice should come within 30 days, but I've seen it take as little as a week or as long as 6 weeks. EDD isn't exactly consistent with their timeframes. When you get it, read it CAREFULLY because it will specify if they're claiming 'fraud' or just regular overpayment - that makes a huge difference for penalties and how they can collect.

I GOT THE SAME THING!!! mine said "disqual - wilful misrep" and the overpayment notice came exactly 17 days later. They want me to pay back $5,890 which is IMPOSSIBLE right now. This whole system is rigged to screw over regular people. I tried calling them 57 times yesterday and couldn't get through ONCE. How are we supposed to fix problems if we cant even talk to a human??!!

You really need to talk to an EDD rep ASAP to find out exactly what "false statement" they're referring to. Could be something simple like reporting your work search activities incorrectly or a misunderstanding about your availability for work. I spent weeks trying to get through on the phone until I used this service called Claimyr that connects you with EDD without the endless calling. Saved me so much frustration - just go to claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Worth it to get actual answers instead of stressing about the unknown.

ya i used claimyr last yr when my account got froze. it worked but take like 30 min still but better than callin for days

i think theres a misunderstanding here. disqualification doesnt automatically mean you got an overpayment. sometimes they just stop future payments. have you actually received an overpayment notice yet? or are you just assuming youll get one?

To answer your question about payments during appeal - you don't have to start paying back during the appeal process, but interest may continue to accrue if the overpayment is confirmed. If your appeal is successful, the overpayment will be canceled. If not, you can request a waiver or payment plan. Don't ignore the notices though - always respond within the timeframes they give you.

This happened to me back in November! They claimed I didn't report some income but I definitely did. Anyway, I got the disqualification notice on Nov 3rd and the overpayment notice arrived Nov 18th. So about two weeks in my case.

My girlfriend went through this exact situation last month when they claimed she wasn't available for work (she was). The timeline for her was: disqualification notice → overpayment notice 12 days later → she filed appeal → got hearing date 6 weeks later → had phone hearing with judge → decision came 2 weeks after hearing (she won). So the whole process took about 10 weeks from start to finish.

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning!! Turns out my disqualification was because they thought I was working full-time when I was only doing part-time contractor work. The rep fixed it right on the spot and said my account should update in 48 hours. KEEP TRYING TO CALL THEM!! Sometimes you get lucky and find someone who actually helps.

Once you get the overpayment notice, make sure to thoroughly document everything. Here's my checklist for appeals: 1. Write out a clear timeline of events 2. Gather ALL communications with EDD 3. Pull together any evidence that shows you reported information correctly 4. Get a document that explains your work situation during the claim period 5. File the appeal within 30 days (don't wait until day 29!) 6. Request the hearing to be in your preferred format (phone or video) 7. If you miss the 30-day window, you can still appeal but need to explain why you were late The majority of appeals I've seen succeed are ones where people were organized and had documentation.