ESD benefit year ending - do I need to file a new claim or is it automatic?

you definitely need 2 reapply!! the system doesn't do it auto. your benefit year is only good for 12 months from when u first applied, even if u didnt use all ur benefits. i learned this the hard way lol when my payments suddenly stopped

You need to file a new claim when your benefit year ends. It's not automatic. When you log into your eServices account and try to file your weekly claim after your benefit year has ended, you should see a notification telling you that you need to file a new application. Important: You'll need to have worked and earned wages since filing your original claim to qualify for a new claim. If you haven't worked at all during your benefit year, you might not be eligible for a new claim, but you should still apply as there are sometimes extensions available depending on current programs.

The ESD website is TERRIBLE about explaining this stuff!!! I went through the same exact confusion last month. I tried calling them like 50 times and kept getting disconnected. Super frustrating. But yes, you have to file a completely new claim once your benefit year expires. The annoying part is you have to wait until AFTER it expires - you can't file early.

Everyone here is correct that you need to file a new claim when your benefit year ends. However, there's also something called a "transitional claim" that might apply in your situation. If you worked during your benefit year but not enough to qualify for a whole new claim, ESD might be able to transition you to a different type of continued benefits. But here's the tricky part - there's no way to know if you qualify for a transitional claim until AFTER you file a new claim and they determine you don't have enough hours/wages. Then they automatically check for transitional eligibility. So either way, your first step is filing a new claim as soon as your benefit year ends. Just be prepared for potentially a 2-3 week gap in payments while they process everything.

just fyi after ur benefit year ends u have ONE WEEK to file a new claim before your claim becomes inactive!! don't wait too long or ul have to jump thru extra hoops. i did this last yr. took like 45 min to do the new application. not fun lol

Everyone is correct that you need to file a new UI claim after your benefit year ends. Here's the exact process: 1. On the day after your benefit year officially ends, log into eServices 2. You'll see a notification that you need to file a new claim 3. Click through to start the new application - it's similar to your original application 4. Have ready: employment history for the past 18 months, employer names/addresses, dates worked, and reason for separation 5. After submitting, continue filing weekly claims while your new application processes 6. Be prepared for possible adjudication if there are any issues with your new claim Your new benefit amount will be calculated based on your work history during your base year (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters from when you file the new claim). This might be higher, lower, or the same as your previous amount depending on your work history.