Exhausted EDD benefits but can't file new claim until January 2025 - any alternatives?

Been there last year. When your benefit year ends, that's pretty much it with EDD. Have you applied for CalFresh (food stamps)? That at least helps with groceries. Also try calling 211 - they can connect you with local emergency rental assistance programs. I know some counties still have COVID relief funds they're distributing.

sucks man. system is rigged!!!! i went thru this in 2023 and had to move back w/ my parents at 34 which was HUMILIATING. try gig work like doordash while u look for real jobs, its wat i did

When you exhaust regular UI benefits, there are a few options to explore: 1. Apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI) if you have a medical condition that prevents work 2. Check eligibility for CalWORKs if you have dependent children 3. Apply for General Assistance/Relief through your county social services 4. Contact your local Workforce Development Board for job training programs 5. Apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal to reduce food and healthcare costs Unfortunately, the extension programs that existed during COVID (like PUA, PEUC, FED-ED) are no longer available. Your benefit year calculation is based on a specific time period, and January 2025 likely marks when you'll have enough new qualifying wages to establish a new claim.

My cousin just dealt with this and she said you can call and ask for a hardship review. If your income is below poverty level they have some kind of extension program. Not sure what its called tho

Try getting through to an EDD specialist before giving up. When I exhausted my benefits last year, a rep helped me identify some weeks I hadn't certified for properly and I got backpay. Worth checking if you have any weeks like that! Good luck reaching them though - took me 4 days of constant calling.

When I was in your situation in late 2023, I found temporary relief through these options: 1. County-level rental assistance programs - they exist but have waiting lists 2. Utility assistance through LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 3. Local food banks - many offer more than just food now 4. Religious organizations sometimes offer emergency rental grants 5. Community Action Agencies in your area For immediate income, consider temporary staffing agencies. They're not ideal but can provide stopgap employment while you search for something permanent in your field. Hospitality does have seasonal upticks, so perhaps focus on upcoming holiday positions that might utilize your management experience.

anybody know if unemployment counts the benefit year from when u APPLY or when u GET APPROVED??? i applied in april but didnt get $$$ till june so idk when my year actually ends

I was just reading an article that said California might be bringing back some kind of extended benefits program next year because of rising unemployment rates. Something about a trigger based on state unemployment percentage. Anyone heard about this? Could help the original poster if the timing works out.

My bf had this happen and he filed for unemployment in Nevada where his company also had offices and it worked! Do u work for a company that has locations in other states? Worth trying maybe

This is why I ALWAYS tell people to save part of their unemployment payments!!! You know the system is broken but nobody ever plans ahead. Sorry if that sounds harsh but this happens to literally everyone when their benefits run out.