California unemployment benefits calculator covid. Once you file your claim the edd will verify your eligibility and wage information to determine your weekly benefit amount wba. Similar to unemployment benefits each state sets their own cap on how long the unemployed can draw checks. Step 2 certify for benefits.
Another side effect of the coronavirus stimulus bill is the increase in the period of time people are able to draw unemployment benefits. Unemployment insurance for workers who have lost their job or had their hours reduced. State disability insurance for workers who need time off work due to illness injury pregnancy childbirth caregiving or bonding.
To 12 noon pacific time monday through friday except state holidays. Select unemployment insurance benefits then claim questions then backdate the effective date of my ui claim due to covid 19. The additional 400 would be a huge benefit for california workers who have lost their jobs.
If approved the start date of your claim will be the sunday of the week you became unemployed due to covid 19. Californias unemployment insurance ui program pays benefits to individuals who have become unemployed or partially unemployed and who meet the programs eligibility requirements. So far in 2020 the average weekly benefit in the state is 305.
Submit a request through your ui online account or call the ui claims support line at 1 800 300 5616 8 am. Prior to the stimulus bill generous states had a cap of 26 weeks or 65 months. Benefits will be back paid based on your last day of work no matter when you filed your claim.
For more information refer to how unemployment insurance benefits are computed pdf or the unemployment insurance benefit table pdf. But in california the maximum amount of money given for unemployment benefits is 450 a week is determind upon the highest paid quarter of the base period by 26. The unemployment insurance ui benefit calculator will provide you with an estimate of your weekly ui benefit amount which can range from 40 to 450 per week.
In addition the federal cares act has expanded unemployment benefits for those impacted by covid 19. A guide to unemployment benefits in california during covid 19. The eligibility requirements include that the individual filing for ui benefits must 1 have earned enough wages during the base period 2 be unemployed through no fault of their own 3 be physically able to work 4 be available for work 5.