California-Specific Agencies and Programs
What is the California Employment Development Department death notification?
Short answer
If the deceased received unemployment or disability benefits from EDD, notify EDD of the death to stop payments. Call 1-800-300-5616. Overpayments received after death may be subject to recovery from the estate.
What this usually means
If the deceased received unemployment or disability benefits from EDD, notify EDD of the death to stop payments. Call 1-800-300-5616. Overpayments received after death may be subject to recovery from the estate.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.