Q: Hello! I have a question about the EDD Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
While I was receiving and continuing to receive the UI Benefits I was out of the USA for medical reasons for 5 months. Now I am back and I didn't know that I should tell them before my leaving. When I came back I was searching some info about the PEUC extention I suddenly came across the information that when you are leaving you should inform the EDD.
Now my question is
What should I do now? Can I call them and inform them now. And will happen what is the law about this situation?
A:
If you received benefits that you were legally not entitled to receive, then you will become subject to a reimbursement action unless you resolve it before it comes to that. You need to contact the EDD to correct the information. That is going to be very difficult because it is virtually impossible to make voice contact with that agency right now. But you must persevere and do so anyway.
If you are still receiving benefits, and continue to certify every other week, try to use that certification paperwork to communicate your issue.
Good luck to you.
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