UIB Match

Overview

The UIB match is made based on the Social Security Number only. The information shown is current and lists all UIB payments for the past 14 weeks. The match also shows the most recent claim files within the last two years.

UIB information is retrospective.
The UIB match is made on the SSN only.

The following benefits are not included on the match:

UIB benefits issued out of state
NDI benefits
Workers Compensation.

UIB Claim

The worker need not refer the applicant to EDD if the IEVS abstract shows that a current claim has been filed or the UI benefits have been exhausted, unless the “BEGIN DATE OF CLAIM” is more than eleven months old (from the date of application).

Note: The applicant may apply for UIB by phone or online by accessing File your claim online, 3Apply4UI. The EW must assist the applicant whenever possible.

CalSAWS Abstract Report as Verification

Abstract match information which confirms information in the case record or the client's statement can be used as verification in some instances. If the client/case record information disagrees with the abstract information, additional verification is needed.

Payment Information

The information appearing on the PVS report includes about 15 to 18 days of the prior month and the entire month before.

Example Example Information received by the county on or about November 8 will contain UIB payments made approximately between September 1 and October 17.

Description of The UIB Match

The following is a description of the information contained in the UIB Match:

SECTION	DESCRIPTION
INFORMATION SENT TO EDD	The MEDS individual case member identifying information sent to EDD for matching.
INFORMATION RETURNED BY EDD	Match identification information returned by EDD, and matched by SSN. Gives the most current field office. Shows any other SSN the recipient may be known under at EDD.
DATE OF LAST CLAIM ENTERED EDD FILE	The date of the most recent (last) claim filed for the SSN.
BEGIN DATE OF CLAIM	This is the date eligibility for benefits under the current claim began. There may be a one week waiting period before benefits are actually paid.
EXTENSION EFFECTIVE DATE	This is the date an extension was filed and the effective date of the extension.
MAXIMUM BENEFITS	Maximum amount of UI benefits which may be distributed.
WEEKLY BENEFITS	Maximum weekly benefit amount should be used in budgeting unless the reduction is an allowable deduction.
REMAINING BENEFITS	Remaining benefits left on this particular UIB claim.
CHECK ISSUED	This date is the date the field EDD office authorized the UI benefit amount. See below for clarification. IF the field shows a date, then... The date under "Check Issued" is the date the benefit was authorized. IF the field is blank, then... The date under "Check Issued" has been removed and no longer provides information about issuance date. This is the date the check is authorized; NOT the date the check is received. The beneficiary will receive the check 1-5 days later. For computational purposes assume 3 days. REMINDER: If there is a break in benefits, the worker should inquire if the client was employed.
AMOUNT	Shows the amount of the weekly UI benefit issued to the individual.
CHECK NUMBER	The warrant number of the check issued.
WEEK ENDING	Gives the week ending period for the UI benefits issued.
TREASURER CLEAR DATE	Dates entered here do not give us any information, except the warrant was cashed.
REDUCTION AMOUNT	The amount of reduction to the UIB payment.
REDUCTION REASON	Codes explaining the reason for the reduction.
(REDUCTION REASONS)	Description of reduction codes. 1) Earnings 2) Benefit Reduction/Penalty 3) Workers Compensation 4) Work Share 5) Recomputation Down 6) Full Overpayment Offset 8) Partial Overpayment Offset 9) Pension Payment A) Child Support B) Voluntary Withholding

Information on the UIB Abstract

The following information is contained in the UIB portion of the abstract:

SECTION	DESCRIPTION
DATE	The information from the EDD UIB file as of MM/DD/YY.
SSN	The SSN for the information reported. The match is done on the SSN only, not on the DOB or the name.
ACCOUNT NAME	Name on the EDD file for the given SSN. If the name is different from the applicant’s name, someone else may have used the name in error/fraudulently.
CROSS REF SSN	Shows any other SSN under which the applicant may have a claim or have reported wages.
BEGIN DATE OF CLAIM	This is the date eligibility for benefits under the current claim began. There may be a one week waiting period before benefits are actually paid.
FIELD OFFICE	The UI Field office
MAXIMUM BENEFITS	Maximum amount of UI benefits which may be distributed.
WEEKLY BENEFITS	The maximum weekly benefit amount the client is entitled to receive. This amount should be used in budgeting unless the reduction is an allowable deduction.
REMAINING BENEFITS	Remaining benefits left on this particular UIB claim.
CHECK ISSUED	The date the field EDD office authorized the UI benefit amount. See below for clarification.
	IF the field...	THEN...
	Shows a date,	The date under “Check Issued” is the date the benefit was authorized.
	Is blank,	The date under “Check Issued” has been removed and no longer provides information about issuance date.
	This is the date the check is authorized; NOT the date the check is received. The beneficiary will receive the check 1-5 days later. For computational purposes assume the check is received 3 days after the issue date. Compare to cleared date.
	REMINDER: If there is a break in benefits, the worker should inquire if the client was employed.
AMOUNT	Shows the amount of the weekly UI benefit issued to the individual.
CHECK NUMBER	The warrant number of the check issued.
WEEK ENDING	Gives the week ending period for the UI benefits issued.
CLEARED DATE	Date the cashed check cleared the State Treasurer’s office.
REDUCTION AMOUNT	The amount of reduction to the UIB payment.
REDUCTION REASON	Codes explaining the reason for the reduction. 1) Earnings 2) Benefit Reduction/Penalty 3) Workers Compensation 4) Work Share 5) Recomputation Down 6) Full Overpayment Offset 8) Partial Overpayment Offset 9) Pension Payment A) Child Support B) Voluntary Withholding
NON PAYMENT	Claim data may be present but no check information is displayed. In this situation, a message will print as follows: CLAIM DATA PRESENT, BUT NO CHECKS ISSUED.