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FYI for anyone else who finds this thread - I had this same situation and my funds transferred fine, but my automatic bill payments had to be set up again with the new card. The card number changes, so anything on autopay needs to be updated after you activate the new card.
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THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!! This is EXACTLY what's wrong with California's benefit programs. You pay into SDI with every paycheck but when you actually NEED it they find some technicality to deny you! Then you can't get UI either because you're injured. It's a TRAP designed to keep people from getting the benefits they deserve. I bet if you called 50 times you still wouldn't get a straight answer from anyone at EDD about what you qualify for!
ya the whole system is messed up fr. my bro was in the same boat last year, ended up having to borrow $ from family til he could work again
Just wanted to follow up with some additional information. Since your situation is somewhat unique, you might want to look into these options: 1. State Disability Insurance with Alternate Base Period (ask specifically about this) 2. County General Assistance/Relief programs 3. CalFresh as others have mentioned 4. Emergency Rental Assistance if available in your county 5. Short-term loans through credit unions (better terms than payday loans) The key is to get through to SDI first to fully understand why you were denied and what alternatives exist. If after using the Claimyr service to reach a representative you find there are no SDI options, then move quickly to apply for the county assistance programs. They can take time to process. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you so much for this comprehensive list! This gives me a clear plan of action. I'll start with trying to reach SDI tomorrow and then work through the other options. I really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions!
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i had 10 panalty weeks last summer n i got benifits after it was all done, just keep doing the bi-weekly thing and make sure u do the work search. the most important thing is dont mess up yr certifications bc thats how they got me with the overpayment in the 1st place lol
To give you a comprehensive answer: you should be eligible for benefits after your penalty weeks conclude, provided you meet these conditions: 1. You've completed all assigned penalty weeks 2. You've certified continuously throughout the penalty period 3. Your temp job ended through no fault of your own (layoff/assignment ended) 4. You remain able and available for full-time work 5. You're actively searching for work (minimum 2-3 job applications per week) The key is ensuring EDD recognizes your temp job separation as qualifying. Since it was less than 30 days, it likely won't significantly impact your claim, but you should report it properly. Call EDD after your final penalty week and explain your situation to ensure your claim transitions properly to paid status. Under current EDD rules (2025), you won't need to file a new claim if your benefit year hasn't expired. Your existing claim should resume paying after penalties conclude, but sometimes this requires manual intervention from a representative.
Thank you for the detailed explanation! My benefit year is still active (it runs until September 2025), so hopefully I won't need to file a new claim. I'll definitely call them after my final penalty week.
Sofia Peña
To answer your follow-up question - yes, go ahead and certify for those uncertified weeks now. When you do, you'll enter your employment information and earnings for each week. This tells EDD you returned to work. You won't get in trouble for the delay - people sometimes forget to do this final step. What's important is that you didn't continue collecting benefits after starting work. Just make sure you accurately report your first day of work and earnings when you certify.
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Hunter Hampton
•I just finished certifying for those weeks and reported my new job. The system shows my claim is now inactive. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help with this.
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Chloe Zhang
anyone know if this applies to part time work too? i just got a part time job but still eligible for some benefits
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Adriana Cohn
•Different situation entirely. With part-time work, you need to continue certifying and report all earnings. EDD will calculate if you're eligible for partial benefits. Never stop certifying if you're working part-time and think you might still qualify for some benefits. Just report your hours and earnings accurately each certification period.
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