Is EDD still offering COVID-related unemployment benefits in 2025?

Thanks for clarifying! That's what I was afraid of. $650 max per week is way less than what I remember people getting during COVID. Do you know if there's any way to get more assistance? My rent is $2,100 a month and I'm freaking out a little.

Yes, that's completely different. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available when someone loses their job directly because of a declared disaster like floods, wildfires, etc. It doesn't apply to regular layoffs or COVID situations in 2025.

Same. The regular UI process is so frustrating compared to how they handled the COVID claims. I miss those days lol

Thanks for the detailed info! What exactly counts as "work search activities"? Do I need to apply to a certain number of jobs each week? And I'll definitely check out that Claimyr thing if I have trouble getting through to EDD.

Wait u have to do 3 job activities EVERY week?? I thought it was like once a month or something. Ive been on unemployment for 6 weeks and havent been doing that many...am i gonna lose my benefits???

omg im freaking out now. will they automatically know i wasnt searching enough or only if they do an interview thing? i dont want to have to pay everything back

Good luck with your claim! One last tip: make sure you report any part-time or temporary work you do while claiming benefits. Failing to report earnings is the fastest way to get disqualified and potentially face fraud penalties. You can still receive partial benefits if you work reduced hours.

That's not a real program. There's no special unemployment category for restaurant workers affected by minimum wage changes. Your cousin should apply for regular UI if they lost their job, regardless of the reason for the layoff (as long as it wasn't for misconduct).

This is really helpful advice! I didn't even think about CalFresh or rental assistance programs. Does anyone know if there are income limits for these programs when you're on unemployment? I'm worried that even regular UI might put me over the threshold for some assistance programs.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - it's based on gross monthly income and household size. For a single person, you can qualify with up to around $2,265/month gross income (as of 2025). Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still qualify depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, each county has different requirements but many programs specifically target people who recently lost income due to job loss. I'd recommend applying for CalFresh first since it's faster to process than rental assistance programs. The worst they can say is no, and the application process will give you a better idea of what other programs you might qualify for.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a single person household can make up to around $2,266/month gross and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes at $650/week ($2,817/month), you might be just over the limit, but it depends on your actual benefit amount. Rental assistance programs vary by county but many consider unemployment benefits when calculating eligibility. I'd recommend applying anyway since some programs have emergency provisions for people who just lost their jobs. The worst they can say is no, and processing times mean you might qualify by the time they review your application if your UI amount is lower than expected.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a single person can make up to about $2,430/month gross and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, most programs look at your income compared to the Area Median Income (AMI) for your county, and being unemployed usually puts you well within their guidelines. I'd definitely apply for both - the worst they can say is no, and the applications are free. Also, unemployment benefits don't count as "earned income" for some programs, which can work in your favor.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a household of 1 can earn up to about $2,265 gross monthly and still qualify (as of 2025). Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month before taxes), you'd likely still be eligible even at the maximum benefit level. For rental assistance, it varies by county but most programs prioritize people who recently lost income, so being newly unemployed actually works in your favor. I'd definitely apply for CalFresh first since that approval can sometimes help fast-track other assistance applications. Worth noting that unemployment benefits do count as income for these programs, but the thresholds are designed to help people in exactly your situation.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - you can typically qualify with UI benefits unless you're getting close to the maximum weekly amount. For a single person household in 2025, the gross monthly income limit is around $2,265, so if you're getting like $400-500/week in UI you should still qualify. Rental assistance programs vary by county but most consider your current income situation, not what you made before unemployment. Since you just lost your job, you'd likely qualify based on your new reduced income. I'd apply ASAP though - these programs sometimes have waitlists or run out of funding. Also don't forget about utility assistance programs like LIHEAP if you're struggling with gas/electric bills too.

For CalFresh, you can usually still qualify even while receiving unemployment benefits. The income limits are pretty reasonable - for a single person it's around $2,430 gross monthly income in 2025, and UI benefits count as income but they often look at your household size too. For rental assistance it varies by county but many programs specifically help people who recently lost jobs or had income reduction. I'd definitely apply for CalFresh first since that process is usually faster than rental assistance programs. You can apply online through GetCalFresh.org which makes it super easy.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - you can usually qualify even with regular UI benefits. For a household of one, the gross monthly income limit is around $2,430 (as of 2025). Since max UI is $650/week, that's about $2,600/month, so you might be slightly over, but they also consider deductions like rent costs. Definitely still worth applying! For rental assistance, each county has different requirements, but many programs specifically help people who recently lost income, so being newly unemployed actually works in your favor. I'd recommend calling 211 - they can connect you to local resources and help you figure out what you might qualify for.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a household of one can make up to around $2,266/month gross income and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, each county has different rules but most consider unemployment income when calculating eligibility. I'd recommend applying anyway since many programs have higher thresholds than you'd expect, and the worst they can say is no. The applications are usually pretty quick online.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - you can usually qualify even with unemployment benefits. As of 2025, a single person can make up to around $2,265/month gross income and still qualify. Since the max UI is $650/week ($2,600/month), you might be slightly over, but they also consider deductions like rent. For rental assistance, each county has different rules, but most programs prioritize people who recently lost income. I'd definitely apply for both - worst they can say is no, and the applications are free. You can apply for CalFresh online at GetCalFresh.org which makes it super easy.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - for a single person household it's around $2,430 gross monthly income (as of 2025), so regular UI benefits usually won't disqualify you. Rental assistance programs vary by county but most consider your new reduced income situation, not what you were making before unemployment. I'd recommend applying for CalFresh first since that process is usually faster, then look into your county's rental assistance while you're waiting for your UI claim to process. Many people don't realize you can often qualify for multiple programs at the same time.

For CalFresh, unemployment benefits do count as income but the limits are pretty generous - a single person can make up to around $2,265/month gross and still qualify (as of 2025). Since max UI is $650/week, you'd be well under that limit. For rental assistance it varies by county but most programs prioritize people who recently became unemployed. I'd suggest applying for CalFresh first since that process is usually faster, then look into your county's rental assistance while you're waiting for your UI claim to process.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - you can usually still qualify even with unemployment benefits. For a single person household, the gross monthly income limit is around $2,430 (as of 2025), so regular UI shouldn't disqualify you. Rental assistance programs vary by county, but most consider unemployment income when calculating eligibility and many are specifically designed to help people who recently lost jobs. I'd definitely apply for CalFresh first since it's the easiest to get approved for, then check your county's website for rental assistance - don't assume you make too much until you actually apply!

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - I think it's around $2,400/month for a single person household in 2025, so regular UI benefits shouldn't disqualify you. The rental assistance programs vary by county but most consider unemployment income when calculating eligibility, so you'd still likely qualify. I'd recommend applying for CalFresh online through GetCalFresh.org - it's way easier than going through the county office and you can get approved pretty quickly. Also check 211.org for local assistance programs in your area!

For CalFresh, the income limits are actually pretty generous - a single person can make up to about $2,430 per month gross income and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, it varies by county but most programs are specifically designed for people who've recently lost income, so being on unemployment often makes you MORE likely to qualify, not less. I'd definitely apply for both - the worst they can say is no, and the applications are free. Also look into utility assistance programs through LIHEAP if your gas/electric bills are adding to your stress.

Good question! For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - for a single person household in 2025, you can qualify with gross monthly income up to around $2,200, which is more than you'd get from max UI benefits. Unemployment benefits do count as income for CalFresh, but you'll likely still qualify. For rental assistance programs, it varies by county but most consider unemployment recipients automatically eligible since you've experienced job loss. I'd definitely apply for both - the worst they can say is no, and the applications are usually pretty quick online.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a household of 1 can make up to around $2,500/month gross and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, each county has different rules but many programs specifically target people who recently lost income due to job loss. I'd recommend applying even if you think you might be borderline - the worst they can say is no, and processing times mean you might as well get in line now. Also check 211.org or call 2-1-1 for local resources in your area.

For CalFresh, the income limits are pretty generous - a household of 1 can make up to around $2,266 gross monthly and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,800/month), you might be close to the limit but could still qualify depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, each county has different income requirements but most consider unemployment benefits as qualifying you as "low income." I'd definitely apply for both - the worst they can say is no, and the applications are free. Also look into utility assistance programs like LIHEAP if you're struggling with gas/electric bills too.

For CalFresh, unemployment benefits do count as income, but the income limits are pretty generous - for a single person it's around $2,400/month gross income in 2025. So if you're getting the max UI of $650/week ($2,600/month), you might be slightly over, but if you're getting less than that you should qualify. For rental assistance, most programs look at your income relative to Area Median Income (AMI) and being on unemployment usually qualifies you. I'd definitely apply for both - worst case they say no, but you might be surprised what you're eligible for!

For CalFresh, the income limits are actually pretty reasonable - a single person can make up to about $2,265/month gross and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes out at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance, each county has different rules but most consider unemployment benefits as income. However, many programs prioritize people who recently became unemployed, so it's definitely worth applying even if you're close to the limits. The worst they can say is no, and some programs have waiting lists so getting on early helps.

For CalFresh, unemployment benefits do count as income, but the income limits are pretty generous - a single person can make up to around $2,265/month gross and still qualify. Since regular UI maxes at $650/week ($2,600/month), you might still be eligible depending on your exact benefit amount. For rental assistance programs, each county has different rules but most prioritize people who recently lost income due to job loss. I'd definitely apply for both - the worst they can say is no, and the applications are free. You can apply for CalFresh online at GetCalFresh.org which makes it super easy.