Do I stop filing weekly claims after benefits exhausted despite ESD alerts still showing?

yep stop filing, once ur exhuasted theres no point. the system just keeps sending alerts automatically

Actually, this depends on your situation. If you've exhausted regular UI but might qualify for an extension program (which sometimes becomes available during economic downturns), continuing to file would keep you in the system. Also, if you're receiving any other benefits that require proof of continued unemployment, you might need to keep filing. But if neither applies to you, then there's no benefit to filing once your benefits are exhausted.

DONT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE! I stopped filing when my benefits ran out and then when they added that extra extension program in May I had to RESTART my whole claim and wait 3 weeks for a new decision!!!! Keep filing every week no matter what!!!!!

I had the same question last month! I called ESD to ask, but spent nearly 2 hours on hold before getting disconnected. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent within 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent told me that once benefits are exhausted, there's no requirement to continue filing weekly claims. However, if you think you might qualify for any extensions or additional programs later, it doesn't hurt to keep filing. It keeps your claim active in the system.

To give you the official answer: When your benefits are exhausted, you are not required to continue filing weekly claims. However, keeping your claim active by continuing to file can be beneficial if: 1) Any extension programs become available, 2) You need to prove you're still seeking work for other assistance programs, or 3) Your situation changes and you need to reopen your claim. The system continues showing alerts because some people still need to file for the reasons above.

i had this happen in october and i just ignored the alerts. nothing bad happened. the alerts kept coming for like 2 months tho which was annoying af

To summarize the correct information for anyone finding this thread later: 1. Once you've exhausted your maximum benefit amount, you won't receive any more payments regardless of whether you continue filing weekly claims. 2. You're not required to continue filing weekly claims after benefits are exhausted. 3. However, there can be situations where continuing to file might be helpful: - If you're receiving other benefits that require proof of continued unemployment - If there's potential for extension programs to be implemented - If you want to maintain your claim status in the system 4. The ESD system will continue to show filing alerts because it's automated and doesn't adjust based on individual benefit exhaustion. 5. If you're uncertain about your specific situation, it's always best to contact ESD directly for guidance.

I'm in a similar situation and decided to keep filing just in case. Even though I'm not getting paid, it takes less than 5 minutes each week and I figure it's better to be safe than sorry. My friend had her benefits exhausted in 2020 and then when PEUC became available she was automatically enrolled because she kept filing. Worth the small time investment IMO, especially since your benefit year doesn't end until June.