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6 days ago
2 min

Extended Time to Verify Identity

My 10 day window of verifying identity is almost up! Am I going to lose my benefits? EDD Newsletter says they are extending the time to v...

1,766

Jan 16
2 min

1/15/21 EDD News Release

I reopened my claim! What happens to me? People who reopened their claim before receiving an official notice from EDD will be allowed to ...

3,098

Jan 13
3 min

Program Breakdown

What happens next? Here are all the programs about Unemployment Insurance in big strokes. Check out links for details. What happens afte...

930

Jan 12
2 min

Reopen Claim Popped up

This has popped up on many people's claims... do not panic. Update 1/15/2021 People who reopened their claim before receiving an official...

3,919

Jan 10
1 min

EDD News Release 1/8

EDD is implementing next phase of extensions starting Monday and will stretch over a two week period. This means though they are starting...

1,777

Jan 8
8 min

ID verification, Fraud, PUA, PEUC clarifications

When will I see changes to my account? There has been no announcements or any information from EDD that things have been implemented. The...

2,393

Jan 1
3 min

New Stimulus Guidance

The new stimulus is called the Continued Assistance Act (CAA) This article contains Unemployment Guru Announcements, the New Guidance fro...

3,315

Dec 22, 2020
12 min

The New Stimulus (Continued Assistance Act)

Top Questions: Apply for a new claim? Remaining Balance FPUC (additional $300) Lost Wages Assistance Stimulus Checks PUA PEUC FED-ED MEUC...

20,429

Dec 21, 2020
2 min

Overpayments

Someone generous donated their time to write this for our blog. ❤️ Did you receive benefit ‘overpayments’ from EDD? Read on for a summary...

1,183

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

12/10 EDD News Release

I'm on PEUC, what happens on December 26, 2020? If you meet eligibility requirements for FED-ED extension, EDD will automatically transit...

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Extended Time to Verify Identity

1/15/21 EDD News Release

Program Breakdown

Reopen Claim Popped up

EDD News Release 1/8

ID verification, Fraud, PUA, PEUC clarifications

New Stimulus Guidance

The New Stimulus (Continued Assistance Act)

Overpayments

12/10 EDD News Release

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Extended Time to Verify Identity

1/15/21 EDD News Release

Program Breakdown

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