Section 2706-3 - Continued Claim for Disability Benefits(a) A claimant or his or her authorized representative may, within 20 days from either the last day covered by the most recent continued claim or from the day he or she receives the continued claim form from the department, whichever day is later, file a continued claim. The 20-day period shall be extended by the department upon a showing of good cause.(b) A separate continued claim shall be filed, on the form prescribed and furnished to the claimant by the department, for each period not exceeding 14 days subsequent to the period covered by the first claim. A continued claim may cover an uninterrupted period of disability of more than 14 days in any case where the department for good cause finds it necessary or desirable.(c) The department may request additional evidence to accompany or supplement a continued claim, if additional evidence can be secured without additional fee to the claimant. Upon such request, the claimant shall submit to the department additional evidence of the continuance of his or her unemployment and disability during the period covered by the continued claim. Such evidence shall include a statement as to the facts of the claimant's disability by one of the following: (1) The physician or practitioner attending the claimant.(2) An authorized representative of the hospital or other recognized health facility in which the claimant is confined or receiving treatment.(3) An examining physician or other authorized representative of the department.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 2706-3
1. Amendment filed 3-12-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 11).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 4-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Sections 305, 306 and 2602, Unemployment Insurance Code. Reference: Section 2706, Unemployment Insurance Code.
1. Amendment filed 3-12-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 11).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 4-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 14).