Filing new claim after benefit year ends with exhausted funds - EDD question

Yes, you can file a new claim after your benefit year ends, but there are important requirements to qualify. The main one is that you need to have earned enough wages in your base period (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before filing). If you haven't worked since your last claim, you likely won't qualify for a new claim because you won't have new wages to establish eligibility. The minimum earnings requirement is typically around $1,300 in your highest quarter.

This is suuuuper common confusion! When ur benefit year ends, YES u can file a new claim, BUT (big but) you need to have worked and earned enough wages since ur last claim started. EDD needs new earnings to calculate a new benefit amount. If u haven't worked or didn't earn enough, you won't qualify for a new claim even tho ur year ended. I've been thru this twice!!!

I just went through EXACTLY the same thing in March! My benefit year ended and I'd used all my funds. I called EDD like 47 times trying to get through to ask about filing a new claim. NOBODY ANSWERS THEIR PHONES!!!! I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in like 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep told me I qualified for a new claim because I had worked for a few months during my previous benefit year. She helped me file right over the phone and explained everything. Worth checking out if you're having trouble connecting with EDD.

File new claim BUT u need enough wages in base period...(that's the 4 quarters before last 5th completed quarter)...if no work since last claim = NO BENEFITS!! EDD doesn't care if market bad they go by LAWS not sympathy 😡

The rules for filing a new claim after your benefit year ends are specific and based on work history. Let me break it down: 1. Yes, you can file a new claim after your benefit year ends 2. You must have earned qualifying wages in the base period (this is a defined time period - the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters) 3. You need at least $1,300 in your highest quarter within that base period 4. If you worked part-time for 3 months and earned $5,600 as you mentioned, you likely have enough qualifying wages When filing, be prepared to provide all employment information from the past 18 months. Also, there may be a one-week waiting period before benefits begin on your new claim. I recommend filing through UI Online about a week before your current benefit year ends.

my cousin tried to file after her year ended but they denied her because she didnt work enough. its all about if you worked during your claim year. the whole system is designed to kick people off eventually tbh

To answer your follow-up question: I'd recommend filing through UI Online first. The system will guide you through the application and will automatically review your work history. If there are any issues that require clarification, EDD will contact you. Given that you worked part-time and earned about $5,600 during your previous benefit year, you'll want to have that information ready: - Employer information - Dates of employment - Reason for separation - Earnings information If you do encounter problems or have specific questions during the application, then reaching out to an EDD representative would be your next step. Just be aware that your new weekly benefit amount will likely be lower than your previous one since it's based on your part-time earnings.

I thought u could file without working again but EDD says NO WAY... I tried last year and couldn't get thru on phones either, wasted soooo much time on hold and disconnects. glad someone mentioned claimyr might check that out next time i need to reach them

One more thing to know - when you file your new claim, your weekly benefit amount will probably be lower than your original claim since it's based on your part-time earnings. Just wanted to prepare u for that! Some people get surprised when their new weekly amount drops a lot. Good luck!!

Just wanted to add my experience - I was in a very similar situation last year! My benefit year ended in May after I'd exhausted all funds, but I had worked part-time for about 4 months during my claim year. I was able to file a new claim successfully through UI Online. The process was actually pretty straightforward once I had all my employment info ready (pay stubs, employer details, etc.). My new weekly benefit amount was definitely lower since it was based on my part-time wages, but it was still enough to help while continuing my job search. One tip: make sure you file right when your benefit year ends, don't wait! There's usually a one-week waiting period for new claims, so the sooner you file the better. Also, keep doing those work search activities - they're required for the new claim too. Sounds like you're already on top of that though. Best of luck with your new claim and job search!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! Your part-time work earnings of $5,600 should definitely qualify you for a new claim. That's well above the $1,300 minimum quarterly requirement that others mentioned. A few things that helped me when I filed my new claim: - I gathered all my pay stubs and W-2s from that part-time work beforehand - Filed online exactly one week before my benefit year ended to account for processing time - Made sure I had accurate employer contact info and exact employment dates The online system walked me through everything step by step. My new weekly amount was about 60% of what my original claim was, but hey, it kept me afloat during my continued job search. The hospitality industry has been brutal - I totally feel you on that front. Don't stress too much about the application process. With your work history during the claim year, you should be good to go. Just make sure you keep up with those work search requirements on the new claim too!