EDD PFL Claim: Care Recipient Can't Sign Form - What to Do?

Ugh, dealing with EDD is such a pain! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes talking to a rep directly can help sort things out faster.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Here's what you need to do if the care recipient can't sign: 1. Write a letter explaining why they can't sign (e.g., medical condition, cognitive impairment) 2. Get a doctor's note confirming the care recipient's inability to sign 3. Include both documents with your claim form 4. Submit everything together, either online or by mail 5. Follow up with EDD after a week to ensure they received everything I went through this last year, and while it took some extra time, it worked out in the end. Good luck!

have you tried faxing the form? sometimes old school methods work better with these government agencies lol

Ive been in the same boat. EDD is so backed up rn its insane. took me 3 months to get my claim processed. hang in there!

Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative? They sometimes have staff dedicated to helping constituents with EDD issues. Might be worth a shot!

OMG the EDD website is such garbage. I swear it was designed in 1995 and never updated. Anyone else have issues uploading documents?

Friendly reminder to everyone: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Keep copies of all forms, note down every call (date, time, who you spoke to), and save all emails. It'll save your butt if theres ever a dispute.

If the care recipient has a legal guardian or power of attorney, they might be able to sign on their behalf. You'll need to include documentation proving the legal relationship (like court papers or POA documents) along with your claim. I had to do this for my elderly parent and it worked, though it did add a few extra weeks to the processing time. Make sure to include a cover letter explaining the situation too!