What is EDD?
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to employers, workers and job seekers. EDD’s primary mission is to connect employers with qualified job seekers, provide labor market information and develop economic opportunities in the state of California. EDD administers unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and payroll taxes, and provides job search assistance, job training and other services.
What is the EDD Benefit Amount?
The EDD benefit amount is the amount of money an unemployed worker is eligible to receive while they are unemployed. The amount of money an individual receives depends on their work history, including wages and hours worked.
How Much Will EDD Pay Now?
The amount of money an individual can receive from EDD depends on their work history. The maximum weekly benefit amount is currently $450 per week, and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $40 per week.
Calculating the Maximum Benefit Amount
The maximum benefit amount is based on the individual’s highest quarterly wages during their base period. The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters prior to the date the claim is filed.
The maximum benefit amount is calculated by taking the individual’s total base period wages and dividing it by 26. The result is the maximum weekly benefit amount.
Calculating the Minimum Benefit Amount
The minimum benefit amount is calculated differently than the maximum benefit amount. The minimum benefit amount is based on the individual’s total base period wages divided by 40. The result is the minimum weekly benefit amount.
What is the Duration of Benefits?
The duration of benefits is the total length of time an individual can receive benefits. The duration of benefits is determined by the individual’s total base period wages.
The duration of benefits for those who qualify for the maximum benefit amount is 26 times the maximum weekly benefit amount. For those who qualify for the minimum benefit amount, the duration of benefits is 40 times the minimum weekly benefit amount.
What is the EDD Benefit Extension?
The EDD benefit extension is an additional period of time an individual can receive benefits after their initial duration of benefits has ended. The extension is available for individuals who have exhausted their regular unemployment benefits.
The EDD benefit extension allows individuals to receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits. The extension is available to individuals who have applied for and exhausted their regular unemployment benefits and meet certain eligibility requirements.
How to File a Claim for EDD Benefits
To receive EDD benefits, individuals must first file a claim. Claims can be filed online, by phone, or by mail.
Filing a Claim Online
Individuals can file a claim for EDD benefits online by visiting the EDD website. Individuals must provide their Social Security number, driver’s license number or state-issued identification card number, and the names and addresses of their past employers.
Filing a Claim by Phone
Individuals can also file a claim for EDD benefits by phone. To do so, they must call the EDD toll-free number at 1-800-300-5616.
Filing a Claim by Mail
Individuals can also file a claim for EDD benefits by mail. To do so, they must complete and mail the EDD Claim Form to the address provided on the form.
What Documents Do I Need to Receive EDD Benefits?
Individuals who are applying for EDD benefits must provide certain documents to prove their eligibility.
- A valid Social Security number
- Proof of California residency
- Proof of identity
- Proof of work history
Conclusion
The EDD benefit amount and duration of benefits depend on an individual’s work history. The maximum weekly benefit amount is currently $450 per week, and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $40 per week. The duration of benefits for those who qualify for the maximum benefit amount is 26 times the maximum weekly benefit amount, and the duration of benefits for those who qualify for the minimum benefit amount is 40 times the minimum weekly benefit amount.
Individuals must file a claim for EDD benefits to receive benefits, and they must provide certain documents to prove their eligibility.
Knowing how much EDD will pay and understanding the requirements to receive EDD benefits can help individuals get the financial assistance they need.