Will pending EDD payments be released if I have an unresolved overpayment from previous claim?

same thing hapened to me last year. they wont release anything till u deal with the overpayment. sorry man its edd rules

The previous comment isn't entirely accurate. An outstanding overpayment doesn't automatically stop new benefit payments - it depends on the type of overpayment and whether fraud was involved. If it was a non-fraud overpayment, EDD typically will release your new payments but may reduce them by up to 25% to recoup the previous overpayment. If fraud was determined in the previous claim, they might hold payments until it's resolved. The six weeks pending is more likely related to the eligibility interview from Dec 30th. The agent may need to review additional information before making a determination. January is also notoriously slow for processing due to holiday backlogs.

I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT THING!!!! You need to call them ASAP and set up a payment plan for the overpayment. Even just $25 a month will show them you're addressing it. They didn't release my payments until I had the payment plan in place and then they started taking 25% from each payment to cover the old overpayment. Don't wait for them to contact you - be proactive! My payments were stuck for 8 weeks until I figured this out.

I wanted to clarify something about EDD overpayments. There are two main types: 1. Non-fraud overpayments: These result from mistakes or misunderstandings. EDD typically reduces your new benefits by 25% to recoup these. 2. Fraud overpayments: These occur when someone knowingly provides false information. These can result in penalties, disqualification periods, and full benefit holds. The pending status could be related to the overpayment OR to the eligibility interview. After interviews, it often takes 7-14 business days for a determination. Since the interview was Dec 30th, they're likely still processing it, especially with the holiday backlog. I'd recommend setting up a payment plan for the overpayment AND contacting EDD about the pending status (two separate issues).

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Your situation is super common especially after the holidays when EVERYTHING at EDD moves like molasses. The six weeks pending is almost definitely because of the Dec 30 interview (worst possible timing with New Year's weekend). But here's what I'd do: 1) Call EDD first thing in the morning right when they open (8am) to set up a payment plan for the overpayment 2) During that same call, ask about the status of your husband's eligibility determination 3) If they say the determation is still pending, ask if there's anything they need from you to process it faster Also make sure your husband keeps certifying every two weeks even while payments are pending!!! So many people stop certifying when payments aren't coming through and that makes everything worse.

my huband had 4 weeks pending all of janiary last year and we never had a overpayment. sometimes it just takes edd forever to process stuff after holidays. keep certifying and trying to call but dont panic yet

Just wanted to follow up on a point someone else made - setting up even a minimal payment plan (like $25/month) is often all it takes to remove an overpayment hold. EDD is more concerned with addressing the overpayment than collecting it all at once. Regarding the interview from Dec 30th, if it's been more than 10 business days since the interview, you should definitely call to check the status. Sometimes interview determinations get stuck in the system and a simple call can move things along. Also, when you do reach EDD, ask specifically if there are any "stop payments" on the account. This is the technical term for holds that prevent payment release. Knowing the exact type of stop payment can help you resolve it faster.

Update?? Were you able to get through to EDD and get this resolved? I'm invested in your situation now because it's so similar to what I went through!