You must reapply for a new claim even if you are currently on an extension if you earned enough wages in the last 18 months and are still unemployed or working part time. We will notify you when your new claim is processed. This usually takes two to three weeks. For more information, refer to the unemployment benefit calculator. If you served in the military, worked for a federal government agency, or worked in a state outside of California within the last 18 months, you must reapply for a new claim by phone, mail, or fax.
You do not need to reapply if you did not earn enough wages in the last 18 months to establish a new claim, regardless of whether you are on a regular claim, a federal extension, or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance PUA. Continue to certify for benefits, and we will notify you when your benefit weeks are processed. Your benefit year end date is 12 months after the start of your Benefit Year. UI Online is the best way to file your claim.
File online during the times listed below:. Note: To file a claim online, you must be at least 18 years old. If you are underage, you can file your claim by phone, fax, or mail. Call us to file a claim at the following toll-free numbers, seven days a week from 8 a. Pacific time except on state holidays.
If you have general questions or need help with account registration, password resets, your EDD Account Number, or how to use UI Online, contact us at from 8 a. Pacific time , seven days a week, except state holidays.
Use the paper Unemployment Insurance Application. Select one of the following that best describes your employment.
If you have been affected by a disaster, complete the disaster section of the UI application. Fax your application to the number listed on the form.
Mail your application to the address on the form and allow extra time for processing. There are important steps you must take so that your unemployment benefit payments are not delayed or denied. After you file, you will receive important documents from us within two weeks of filing for unemployment. UI Online is the fastest and most convenient way to file or reopen an unemployment insurance claim, certify for benefits, and get up-to-date claim and payment information.
You must meet all eligibility requirements when filing for unemployment and certifying for benefits. PUA benefits ended September 4, Federal law does not allow PUA benefits to be paid for weeks of unemployment after September 4, even if there is a balance remaining on your claim. Important: There are other developments likely to be implemented before the end of the year that could impact your PUA benefits before the program expired.
Information will be sent directly to you as well as posted on this website. PEUC benefits ended September 4, Federal law does not allow PEUC benefits to be paid for weeks of unemployment after September 4, even if there is a balance remaining on your claim.
If you qualified for the Deferred New Claim Payment DNCP program, we will automatically move you to your unexpired, regular unemployment claim which has a lower weekly benefit amount. We will notify you how to certify for future weeks on your regular unemployment claim. Federal law does not allow PAC benefits to be paid for weeks of unemployment after September 4.
You did not need to do anything. We automatically added the federal unemployment compensation to each week of benefits that you were eligible to receive. You must apply for the program and meet all MEUC eligibility requirements under federal law. MEUC payments are retroactive to December 27, , and claimants could receive up to a total of 36 weeks of payments through September 4, You must apply to receive MEUC benefits. Beginning June 30, , if you are potentially eligible, we will send a message with application instructions to your UI Online inbox or an application by mail.
Be sure to complete and return the application. If you believe you may be eligible for MEUC benefits, but did not receive a message in your UI Online inbox, you can request an application by phone.
Call the dedicated MEUC telephone line at This line is not for regular unemployment claims or for those checking on the status of a pending MEUC application. After you apply, we will send a notice in the mail about your eligibility. Once your request has been submitted, a Confirmation page will appear. Print or save a copy for your records. Access your UI Online homepage to check the status of your request. If you successfully reopened your claim, we will let you know when to certify for benefits.
If we need more information, we will schedule a phone interview with you. Your interview date and time will be sent by mail and will also appear in the Notifications section of your UI Online homepage. It may take up to 10 days to reopen your claim if we need to review it.
To reopen your claim, call one of the following toll-free phone numbers seven days a week, from 8 a. Pacific time except on state holidays.
For faster and more secure processing, fax your completed application to the number listed on the form. If you mail your application, use the address on the form and allow additional time for processing.
You will receive important information about your claim by mail. Be sure to read and respond to all requests to avoid payment delays.
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