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As someone who works in healthcare administration, I see these kinds of date confusion issues all the time! One thing that might help future readers is understanding that medical offices often have different staff handling different parts of the disability paperwork process. Sometimes the person filling out the DE 2501 form only has access to certain appointment records and might miss the full timeline of care. If you're ever in this situation again, when you're scheduling your initial consultation for a planned surgery, specifically mention that you'll be filing for SDI and ask them to make a note in your chart about the connection between that first visit and your upcoming disability claim. This can help ensure all the dates line up correctly on the paperwork. Also, for anyone reading this - most doctor's offices are happy to provide you with a copy of any disability forms before they submit them if you just ask. It takes 30 seconds and can save you weeks of headaches later! Glad everything worked out for you, Amara!
This is incredibly helpful insight from the healthcare admin perspective! I never would have thought to specifically mention SDI when scheduling that initial consultation, but that makes so much sense. Having that connection documented upfront could prevent so many of these date discrepancy issues. Your tip about asking for a copy of the disability forms before submission is gold - such a simple step that could save so much stress later. As someone who just went through this whole ordeal, I'm definitely going to remember these tips for any future medical situations. Thanks for sharing your professional expertise to help the rest of us navigate this system better!
Wow, reading through this entire thread has been so educational! I'm new to this community and had no idea how complex SDI claims could be. It's amazing how what initially looked like a scary denial notice turned out to be just a date adjustment that was actually calculated correctly. The biggest takeaway for me is how important it is to understand the difference between when you first see a doctor for a condition versus when your actual disability starts. I never would have thought that a pre-surgical consultation weeks earlier would affect the claim start date calculation. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and expertise here - this thread is going to help so many people who face similar situations. It's reassuring to know there's such a supportive community here willing to help decode EDD's confusing language and processes!
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As someone who works in medical administration and has helped several patients navigate international SDI claims, I want to add a few professional insights to this excellent discussion: 1. **Medical Necessity Documentation**: The key phrase EDD looks for is "prevents the claimant from performing their regular or customary work." Make sure your Mexican doctor uses this exact language and connects your specific job requirements to your recovery limitations. 2. **Physician Licensing**: EDD has a database they use to verify international medical licenses. Your Mexican doctor's license number will be checked, so ensure they provide their complete, current license information including the state/region where they're licensed in Mexico. 3. **Translation Requirements**: Any document not in English must be translated by a certified translator - this includes medical records, surgical notes, and even prescription information. Keep the originals and certified translations together. 4. **Filing Timeline**: The 49-day rule mentioned earlier is critical, but it starts from your first day of disability, not your surgery date. If you're disabled for pre-operative preparation, that counts toward your claim period. 5. **Appeal Statistics**: About 15% of international SDI claims get initially denied, usually for insufficient documentation. However, 70% of those denials are overturned on appeal when proper documentation is provided. The thorough approach everyone's describing here is absolutely the right strategy. Better to over-document than face months of appeals!
This is such an incredibly helpful thread! I'm not dealing with surgery abroad myself, but I've been bookmarking this for a family member who's been considering dental work in Mexico. The level of detail everyone has shared here is amazing - from the specific forms needed to the translation requirements and even tips about uploading documents to SDI Online. @Adrian Hughes - your professional insights about the medical necessity language and appeal statistics are particularly valuable. It's reassuring to know that even if there's an initial denial, most appeals with proper documentation are successful. One thing I'd add for anyone reading this later: consider creating a dedicated folder (physical and digital) for all your international medical claim documents. Based on everything shared here, you're going to have a lot of paperwork between the original forms, translations, supporting letters, medical records, and backup copies. Having everything organized from the start will save you stress if EDD requests additional documentation later. Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed real-world experiences - this thread should be pinned as a resource for anyone considering medical procedures abroad!
Absolutely agree about the dedicated folder system! I learned this lesson the hard way with my own EDD claim (though not international). Having everything scattered across different folders on my computer and random papers around my house made it so much harder when they requested additional documentation. One digital organization tip I'd add: when you scan or photograph documents, use descriptive filenames with dates like "DE2501_completed_2024-03-15.pdf" or "Mexico_doctor_license_verification.pdf" rather than generic names. This makes it so much easier to find specific documents quickly when you're uploading to SDI Online or need to reference something for a phone call with EDD. Also, the point about dental work in Mexico is interesting - I wonder if the same documentation requirements apply for dental procedures that prevent someone from working? The medical necessity aspect might be trickier to establish for dental work unless it's something major like oral surgery. Your family member might want to research that specific angle if they're planning to file an SDI claim for dental treatment abroad. This really should be a pinned resource - the collective wisdom here is invaluable!
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I'm currently stuck with this exact same error and this thread has been a lifesaver! I've been trying to create my SDI account for the past week and keep getting that "driver's license already registered" message. Reading through everyone's experiences makes it clear this is a major system bug on EDD's end, not user error. I'm going to follow the proven strategy that's emerged from this community: 1. Try the account recovery option first to check for any phantom accounts (thanks Zara!) 2. Call the technical support line at 1-800-480-3287 at exactly 8 AM on Tuesday (Freya's timing tip seems to be the key) 3. Have all documents ready - SSN, license number, and exact legal name formatting Emma's success story really gives me confidence this is solvable! It's absolutely insane that we need to become EDD troubleshooting experts just to access benefits we've paid into, but I'm so grateful for everyone sharing what actually works. This thread is honestly more helpful than EDD's entire help system. Going to try this approach next week and will definitely update with results. Thank you all for turning this nightmare into an actionable plan! 🙏
Javier, you're absolutely right that this thread has become the unofficial EDD troubleshooting bible! I just went through this same ordeal last month and that exact strategy worked perfectly for me. One small addition - when you call that technical support number, if you get put on hold (which you probably will), don't hang up! I waited almost 45 minutes but it was totally worth it when I finally got through to someone who could actually fix the problem. Also, try calling from a landline if you have access to one - I've heard some people say it connects better than cell phones, though I can't confirm if that's true or just superstition. The account recovery step is really crucial too - I was shocked to find I had an incomplete account from 2018 that I'd completely forgotten about. You've got the winning formula now, just need a little patience and persistence! Good luck! 💪
This thread is absolutely incredible - it's like finding buried treasure after weeks of EDD frustration! I've been dealing with this exact "driver's license already registered" error for 10 days now and was starting to lose my mind. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both validating and hopeful. The community-developed strategy is pure gold: 1. Account recovery check for phantom accounts (brilliant insight from Zara!) 2. Technical support call at 1-800-480-3287 exactly at 8 AM Tuesday (Freya's timing hack) 3. All docs ready - SSN, license number, exact name formatting Emma's success story proves this nightmare is actually solvable! It's completely ridiculous that we need a PhD in EDD system glitches just to file for benefits we've already paid into, but this community has basically created a better help system than EDD's official support. I'm planning to try the Tuesday morning call approach next week and will absolutely report back with results. Thank you to everyone who shared their battle stories and solutions - you've turned weeks of potential frustration into a clear action plan. This is what community support should look like! 🙌
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I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! My claim switched to 'qualification' status about a week ago and I was honestly starting to panic, thinking I'd done something wrong with my application. After reading through everyone's experiences here though, it's incredibly reassuring to know this is just their standard review process. The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely a positive sign - from what others are sharing, it sounds like they've already approved your payment and are just doing final verification. I'm going to follow the advice here about checking my spam folder thoroughly and taking screenshots of everything. Thanks for posting this @Ethan Brown - it's such a relief to know we're not alone in navigating EDD's confusing system! Really hoping both of our situations get resolved soon 🤞
Hey @Victoria Jones! I'm also completely new to dealing with EDD and just found this thread after seeing 'qualification' show up on my account this morning. I was totally panicking thinking I had somehow messed up my application, but reading everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief! It's really comforting to know this is just part of their normal review process and that so many of us are going through the exact same thing. I'm definitely going to take all the great advice people have shared here about checking spam folders and screenshotting everything. Thanks to everyone for being so helpful and supportive - it really makes this confusing process feel less scary when you know you're not alone! 🙏
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim has been stuck on 'qualification' status for about 5 days and I was getting really worried about it. After reading through all these comments though, it's super reassuring to know this is actually a normal part of their review process and not something to panic about. The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely encouraging - from what everyone's sharing, it sounds like they've likely already approved your payment and are just doing their final verification checks. I'm going to follow the advice here about checking my spam folder for any EDD messages and taking screenshots of everything in my account just in case. Thanks for posting this @Ethan Brown - it's such a relief to know we're all trying to navigate this confusing system together! Really hoping both of our situations get resolved quickly 🤞
Maya Patel
I'm currently on day 8 after submitting my DE 2593 and this thread has been such a lifesaver! I was starting to really worry when my regular payment didn't come through this week. This is my second pregnancy but first time dealing with California EDD (just moved here from Texas), so I had no idea about these continuing eligibility forms. Reading everyone's experiences and the consistent 10 business day timeline is giving me so much hope! It's incredibly frustrating that EDD doesn't give any heads up about potential payment delays when they send these forms. Like so many others have said, even a simple "processing may take 7-10 business days" notice would prevent so much unnecessary stress during an already emotional time. I'm 36 weeks now and trying to finalize all our hospital pre-registration and newborn prep, so the payment uncertainty has been really stressing me out. But seeing @Ahooker-Equator's success story and knowing that others are going through the exact same thing is such a comfort. Thank you to everyone for sharing their real timelines and experiences - this community support makes all the difference! Fingers crossed my payment comes through in the next couple days! 🤞
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Kai Santiago
•Welcome to California and congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm also new to this community and just submitted my DE 2593 form yesterday. It's so reassuring to find this thread and see that so many of us are going through the exact same situation right now. @Maya Patel you re'absolutely right about EDD needing better communication - the lack of any processing timeline notice really adds unnecessary stress when you re'already dealing with so much at 36 weeks! I m'only at 29 weeks but I m'already anxious about the payment delay. The consistent 10 business day timeline everyone keeps mentioning gives me hope that yours should come through any day now since you re'on day 8. Thank you for sharing your experience - it really helps to know we re'not alone in this! Fingers crossed you get your payment soon! 🤞
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Malik Jackson
I'm on day 3 after submitting my DE 2593 and finding this thread has been such a relief! Like so many others here, I had no idea these continuing eligibility forms were part of the process. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and was completely blindsided when my regular payment didn't show up as expected. The consistent 10 business day timeline that everyone keeps mentioning is really helpful to know - it gives me something concrete to expect rather than just endless uncertainty. @Ahooker-Equator thank you so much for coming back with your update! That success story gives me hope that mine will process smoothly too. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD doesn't include any kind of processing timeline notice with these forms. A simple "allow 7-10 business days for review" would save pregnant women so much unnecessary stress during what's already an overwhelming time. I've been refreshing my SDI account constantly and it's driving me crazy! To everyone else currently waiting - it's so comforting to know we're all going through the same thing. This community support makes such a difference when you're dealing with payment uncertainty on top of all the normal pregnancy stress. Fingers crossed we all get our payments back on track soon! 🤞
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Alina Rosenthal
•I just submitted my DE 2593 form this morning and I'm already feeling anxious about the potential delay! This thread has been incredibly helpful - thank you @Malik Jackson and everyone else for sharing your experiences. I m'32 weeks pregnant and this is my first time dealing with pregnancy disability, so I had absolutely no clue these continuing eligibility forms were even a thing. Like everyone has said, EDD s'lack of communication about processing times is so frustrating! Even a simple heads up would prevent so much stress. The consistent 10 business day timeline gives me hope though. It s'amazing how supportive everyone is being - pregnancy is stressful enough without payment uncertainty added to the mix. Fingers crossed we all get our payments sorted out soon! 🤞
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