The demographic of Canada’s workforce continues to age, with a greater number of employees continuing to work past the age of 65. Interestingly, many are shocked to find out that their access to short-term and long-term disability insurance is automatically discontinued once they turn 65. This issue affects several individuals whose work journey extends beyond the standard retirement age, as they lose this essential financial safety net out of the blue.

Knowing what channels to go through to rectify issues like this can be challenging. For individuals in similar situations in the United States, specifically in California, the preferred contact point is the Employment Development Department (EDD). EDD provides services related to unemployment, disability, Paid Family Leave (PFL), among others. You can reach out to them through various channels including their official website, edd.ca.gov, a physical visit to one of their offices, or through a authorized third parties like eddcaller.com.

However, due to the massive influx of calls and queries they receive daily, getting through to speak to a live person at the department can be a daunting task. Eddcaller.com offers a solution to this problem, linking you directly to a live person at EDD. So if you are dealing with issues related to unemployment or disability benefits, know that you are not alone and there are resources available to help you navigate these complex systems.