EDD suddenly disqualified all weeks after address change to out-of-state - can't reach anyone!

Unfortunately, moving out of state can trigger issues with your claim. When you change your address to another state, EDD automatically flags your claim for review since you must be available for work in California to receive CA benefits. They should have sent you a notice explaining the disqualification reason, but the online system often updates before notices are mailed out. You'll need to speak with a representative to appeal this decision and explain your situation. Did you continue looking for work in California before accepting the Nevada position? That will be important for your appeal.

The same EXACT thing happened to my roommate when she moved to Oregon!! She updated her address and BOOM - disqualified for everything. The EDD rep told her that changing her address to out-of-state automatically triggers a review because you're supposed to be "able and available" for work in California. The system just disqualifies everything until you talk to someone. She had to call like 70+ times before getting through!!!!!

This is a common issue with out-of-state moves. Here's what's happening: When you certify with an out-of-state address, EDD's system flags you as potentially unavailable for CA work. This triggers an automatic disqualification pending review. The system applies this to all weeks because they need to verify if you were still looking for work in CA before moving. You need to: 1. Appeal these disqualifications immediately (you have 30 days from when notices are mailed) 2. Gather documentation of your job search activities in CA before moving 3. Prepare to explain that your move was recent and you were available for CA work for all previous weeks Don't panic about repayment yet - if you can prove you were eligible during those weeks, the disqualifications can be reversed.

ur scewed! EDD dosnt care if u move they just cut u off. my cousin moved to arizona and they made him PAY BACK 8000$$!!! he fought it for like 6 months and gave up. the system is rigged against us regular people.

Try using Claimyr to get through to an EDD rep asap!!! I was in a similar situation with suddenly being disqualified after reporting that I was starting school part-time. Couldn't get through for days, then used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The rep was able to tell me exactly why I was disqualified and started the appeal process right away. Worth it when you're desperate to talk to a human!

Thiis is precisley why i tell everyone NEVER update ur address with EDD if ur moving to a new state!!! should have kept using ur old address until ur benefits ran out. now ur in their system as not available for CA work. U can fight it but they make it soooooo hard.

I actually managed to get through to EDD yesterday after calling repeatedly for 2 hours (started at 8:01 AM exactly). The rep told me that for out-of-state moves, you need to request an Interstate Claim Transfer rather than just changing your address. This keeps your benefits active while transferring administration to your new state. For anyone already in this situation, you need to specifically request to speak with an Interstate Claims specialist when you call. Regular reps often don't know how to handle these cases correctly.

I used Claimyr last month when I had a similar issue (though mine was about reporting wages). Got through to EDD in like 25 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own. The rep I spoke with was able to fix my issue right away. For something complicated like yours where you're moving states, you definitely need to talk to a live person - the online system just isn't set up to handle these special situations properly.

UPDATE: I managed to get through to EDD using Claimyr during my lunch break today! The rep explained that the system automatically disqualifies claims when an out-of-state address is entered, but she was able to see that I had been actively looking for work in California until just before the move. She's sending me a questionnaire to complete about my work search activities, and she said as long as I can document that I was available for CA work during those weeks, they should be able to reverse the disqualifications! She also said I should have received notifications about this in the mail but they were probably sent to my old address. Such a relief to at least know what's happening. Will update when I get this fully resolved in case it helps someone else!

That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get some clarity on what was happening. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD's system just automatically disqualifies everything without any warning when you update your address. Thank you for sharing the update - this thread is going to be so helpful for anyone else dealing with out-of-state moves. Fingers crossed the questionnaire process goes smoothly and you get those disqualifications reversed quickly!

This is such a nightmare scenario but I'm so relieved to see your update about getting through to EDD! I went through something similar when I moved from LA to Portland last year - the automatic disqualification without warning is absolutely terrifying when you're counting on those benefits. The Interstate Claims specialist route that @Kayla Morgan mentioned is spot on - I wish I had known about that option earlier. For anyone else reading this thread, definitely document EVERYTHING about your job search activities before moving. I had to provide detailed records going back months, including specific job titles, companies, application dates, and any responses I received. EDD really scrutinizes out-of-state moves heavily. @Adrian Connor - hoping your questionnaire process goes smoothly and you get this resolved fast! Keep us posted on how it works out.