EDD status changed from 'pending review' to 'no weeks to certify' after interview - still disqualified?
I'm totally confused about what's happening with my claim. I applied for UI benefits on August 31st and had my phone eligibility interview about 10 days ago. After the interview, my account status said 'pending review' and the EDD rep told me to wait about 10 days for a decision. I certified for my first two weeks (8/31-9/14) right after applying. Here's where it gets weird - I just logged in today and noticed my status has changed from 'pending review' to 'no weeks to certify,' but those initial two weeks I certified for still show as 'disqualified.' Is this normal? Does it mean my claim is still being processed, or did they just reject me without sending any notification? I haven't received any messages in my UI Online inbox or any letters explaining the disqualification. I'm starting to panic because rent is due soon, and I don't know if I should appeal the disqualification or keep waiting. Has anyone experienced this status change before? What does it typically mean?
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Malik Jackson
probaly means ur claim is denied bcause of som eligibility issue. when my claim got denied last yr it did the same thing - said no weeks to certify and my weeks styed disqualified. check ur inbox for messages, sometimes they dont send the letter right away.
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LunarLegend
•Thanks for the reply. I've been checking my UI Online inbox obsessively and haven't received anything yet. How long did it take for you to get the official denial letter?
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Isabella Oliveira
This doesn't necessarily mean your claim is denied. The "no weeks to certify" status combined with previously disqualified weeks could mean several things: 1. Your claim is still under review after the interview, but the system automatically stops certification until a decision is made 2. There could be an identity verification issue that needs resolving 3. The interview revealed potential eligibility issues they're still investigating The disqualification of those weeks might be temporary until they make a final determination. Did anything specific come up during your phone interview that might explain the disqualification?
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LunarLegend
•During the interview, they asked about my last employer and why I left. I explained I was laid off due to budget cuts, and the interviewer seemed satisfied with that answer. She did mention something about needing to verify my employment history, but didn't indicate there were any problems.
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Ravi Patel
Ugh, sorry you're going through this! This EXACT thing happened to me back in March. The "no weeks to certify" status drove me CRAZY because I had no idea what it meant!!! For me, it turned out that they had flagged my claim for an identity verification issue, but the notice got sent to my physical address instead of showing up in my UI Online inbox. Did you complete ID.me verification when you first applied? If not, that might be the holdup.
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LunarLegend
•Yes, I did complete the ID.me verification when I first applied. The process was pretty smooth, and I got the confirmation that my identity was verified. I'll check my mail again today to see if anything arrived.
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Freya Andersen
the EDD system is a complete disaster. I bet they never even processed your interview correctly. Half the time these reps don't even know what they're doing and just leave claims in limbo. You're going to be waiting FOREVER unless you can actually reach someone competent on the phone.
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Omar Zaki
•I've had success reaching EDD by using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it saved me weeks of frustration. They have this service that gets you through to an actual EDD rep quickly instead of calling hundreds of times. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I was in a similar situation with weeks showing as disqualified after my interview, and I needed to speak with someone to understand why. The rep I reached was able to see notes from my interview and explained exactly what I needed to provide to resolve the issue. Definitely worth it to get a clear answer.
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CosmicCrusader
Based on my experience with EDD claims, here's what's likely happening: When your status changes from "pending review" to "no weeks to certify" while previously certified weeks remain "disqualified," it usually means the claim is still being processed but they've put a hold on allowing further certifications until they make a determination. The disqualification of your initial weeks (8/31-9/14) is probably temporary and will update once they complete their review. However, if there was something in your interview or application that raised eligibility questions, they may maintain the disqualification. What you should do: 1. Check both your UI Online inbox AND your physical mail daily 2. Look for a Notice of Determination letter (this explains eligibility decisions) 3. If you don't receive anything within 3-5 business days, call EDD 4. If you receive a disqualification, you have 30 days to appeal Don't panic yet - the system often shows strange statuses during processing.
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LunarLegend
•Thank you for such a detailed explanation! I'll follow your advice and wait a few more days before trying to call. It's reassuring to know this might just be part of their normal processing. I'll keep an eye out for that Notice of Determination letter.
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Chloe Robinson
im going thru somthing similar & finally got to talk to somone yesterday... they said my disqualified weeks were bcuz they needed more info about my job separration. did your interviewer say they needed more info from u??
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LunarLegend
•The interviewer didn't specifically say she needed more information, but she did say she would be contacting my former employer to verify my layoff. Maybe that's what's happening in my case too.
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Isabella Oliveira
Just to follow up - have you checked your Claim History page, not just your homepage? Sometimes the claim history will show pending payments even when the homepage shows disqualified. Also, double-check your Contact Preferences to make sure they have the correct mailing address and email on file.
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LunarLegend
•I just checked my Claim History page and it still shows those weeks as disqualified. I verified my contact information is correct too. I'm starting to think I should just call them directly to get a clear answer instead of trying to interpret these confusing status changes.
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Omar Zaki
I had a similar situation back in January. After my phone interview, my status changed to "no weeks to certify" and my previous weeks showed as disqualified. I was worried like you, but about a week later, I received a Notice of Determination in the mail approving my claim, and my online status updated to allow certification again. The previously disqualified weeks were also retroactively approved. The key thing is that EDD processes often don't update in real-time on their website. Their system might show one status while they're still working on your claim behind the scenes. I'd recommend waiting until at least the 2-week mark after your interview before getting too concerned. If you don't see any updates by then, definitely call them. The phone lines are ridiculous, but morning calls (right when they open) on Tuesdays or Wednesdays seemed to work best for me.
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LunarLegend
•That's incredibly helpful to hear! It gives me hope that this might still work out. I'll wait until the full 2 weeks have passed since my interview before panicking. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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