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SDI phone lines always busy - Tips to reach a human at California EDD Disability?
I need to talk to someone at SDI about my claim but its so complicated. I've been trying to get through for days but the phone lines are always busy. Anyone else having trouble reaching SDI? Any tips on how to actually get a human on the line?
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EDD SDI return to work form confusion - can I say 'not recovered' but still return?
I'm so stressed about this form my employer gave me to fill out for EDD! I've been on disability for chronic back pain (herniated disc) for the past 8 weeks, and while I'm feeling better, I'm definitely not 100% recovered. My doctor cleared me to return to work tomorrow with some restrictions (no heavy lifting, standing breaks every hour). The form has two questions that are confusing me: 1) "Have you recovered from your disability?" (with date) 2) "Have you returned to work?" (with date) For question #2, that's easy - Yes, and I'll put tomorrow's date. But for question #1, I'm not sure what to put. I haven't fully recovered, but I'm well enough to work with accommodations. If I mark "No" for recovery, will that cause problems with ending my claim since I'm returning to work? If I mark "Yes," am I lying since I still have pain and restrictions? Has anyone dealt with this situation before? What did you put on the form?
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This is such great information for anyone dealing with this situation! I'm currently on SDI for a knee injury and expecting to get a similar form soon. It's really helpful to see that EDD confirmed marking "No" for recovery and "Yes" for return to work is the right approach when you're not fully healed but cleared to work with restrictions. Did they mention anything about how long it takes for benefits to officially stop once you submit the form?
Hi, I might have the same question. I had to fill out the Disability Claim Status Check Continuing Eligibility Questionnaire and it confused me. Im still disabled and not able to return to work. It asked for my recovery date and didnt know what to put so I just entered the date when they issues me the claim. But i also put my actual return to work date. Will they stop my benefits for making that mistake?
Can I apply for EDD SDI online if my doctor only uses paper forms?
Hi everyone, I'm about to file for disability due to carpal tunnel surgery next month, but I just found out my doctor's office is really old-school and doesn't do electronic forms for SDI claims. They told me they only handle paper forms for their part of the certification. I was planning to do my application online through SDI Online because it seems faster, but now I'm confused. Can I still submit my portion electronically while my doctor does the paper form? Or do I have to do a completely paper application to match what my doctor is doing? Anyone dealt with this mixed paper/online situation before? I'm worried about delays if we're using different formats.
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One more important tip: If your claim seems to be taking longer than usual to process (which sometimes happens with the hybrid paper/online approach), you can request a "Status of Claim" by calling EDD. The EDD should be able to tell you if: 1. They've received your doctor's certification 2. If there are any issues with either portion of your claim 3. When you might expect a decision Remember to document the date/time of every call and the name of representatives you speak with. This documentation can be extremely helpful if you need to escalate an issue later.
Great advice - thanks! I'll definitely keep detailed records of all my interactions with EDD. Hoping it all goes smoothly, but better to be prepared.
Hey Mikayla! I just went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. You're totally fine to do your part online while your doctor uses paper forms - it's actually super common. Here's what worked for me: After you submit your online application, immediately download and print the physician certification form that will have your claim number pre-filled. Take this directly to your doctor's office rather than letting them use their own blank form. This prevents any mix-ups with claim numbers. Also, ask your doctor's office if they can fax the completed form instead of mailing it - mine did this and it was processed within 3 days instead of weeks. Make sure to get the fax confirmation sheet as proof it was sent. One last thing - set a reminder to check your SDI Online account every few days to see if your claim status changes from "pending" to processed. This way you'll know right away if there are any issues. Good luck with your surgery and recovery! The carpal tunnel relief is so worth it.
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Hi, Thankful to beloved God I finally got through to live representative who called me back around 10:40AM. Redialing from 8AM - 10:28AM. Dial 1-800-480-3287 - Listen and say the VERIFICATION CODE that changes every redialed call. - Press "3 3" - Listen to hear speak to LIVE REPRESENTATIVE PRESS ZERO "0". Hang up if max capacity of calls, they cannot answer. - Keep redialing, Don't lose hope--PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF AND GETS RESULTS!
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