Can I complete my SDI supplemental certification after starting a new job? Previous return-to-work date confusion

You don't need to file a new claim in this situation. Your SDI claim was based on your previous job and the disability period that ended on 4/10. The supplemental certification is just to verify the actual last day you were disabled and your return-to-work date. Since you did return to work (just with a different employer), you should complete the supplemental form accurately with your 4/10 end date and note that you began new employment on 4/11. Be sure to indicate on the form that you will not be returning to your previous employer if there's a section for that. The important thing is that your disability period ended when your doctor certified it would end.

i had this EXACT same issue last yr!! just fill out the supplemenatl form with ur actual dates. dont need new claim. the suplemental is just to close out ur existing claim, not start a new 1. good luck w/ new job thats better 4 ur health!

U might wanna double check this cause my sister got hit with an overpayment notice when she did something similar. EDD said she shouldve reported the job change earlier or something. Call them to make sure!!!

I've been through this nightmare! The key is whether your DISABILITY ENDED on the date stated (4/10). If yes, then you're just filling out the supplemental to CONFIRM the end date of your disability. Starting a new job on 4/11 is irrelevant to your disability claim - your disability ended, you're eligible for benefits up to 4/10, and what you do after that is your business. The only time you'd need a new claim is if you became disabled AGAIN after returning to work. That would be a new disability period. But seriously, try calling EDD directly. I spent DAYS trying to get through to someone at EDD when I had a similar question. Eventually I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Totally worth it for peace of mind on something this important.

Your situation is actually quite common. The critical factor here is that your disability claim period properly ended on 4/10 as certified by your physician. The supplemental certification form (DE 2500A) is simply to verify that you did not return to work earlier than expected or extend beyond your certified end date. On your supplemental form: 1. Confirm your last day of disability was 4/10/2025 2. Your first day back to work was 4/11/2025 3. If there's a field asking if you returned to your previous employer, mark "No" 4. If asked for an explanation, simply state "Started new employment better suited to my medical condition" EDD is primarily concerned with ensuring benefits were not paid after you returned to work. They're less concerned about which employer you returned to, as long as your disability period ended when it was supposed to. You should submit this supplemental form by the 5/1 due date to avoid any payment delays if you need disability benefits in the future.

Quick question - are you saying your health issues continue but are manageable with the new job? Or are you completely recovered? Because if you're still experiencing the same medical condition but just found more accommodating work, you might want to make sure your doctor knows about this transition.

The most important thing is DOCUMENTATION!! Keep a record of when your disability ended (4/10), when you started the new job (4/11), and all communications with EDD. If you can, take screenshots of your completed supplemental certification before submitting. EDD systems are notorious for "losing" information and then blaming the claimant. CYA!

I just went through this exact process in February! Just fill out the supplemental form accurately, and make sure your doctor has submitted their final certification confirming your disability end date. The supplemental form is mostly to verify you didn't return to work EARLIER than expected (which would mean EDD overpaid you) or LATER than expected (which might mean you're owed additional benefits). In my case, everything processed smoothly once I submitted the supplemental certification. My claim was closed properly and I had no issues. Just make sure all dates match what your doctor certified.

As someone who's navigated the EDD disability system multiple times, I can confirm what others have said - you're handling this correctly! The key thing to remember is that your supplemental certification is just closing out your existing claim, not starting anything new. Since your disability legitimately ended on 4/10 as your doctor certified, and you returned to work on 4/11 (just with a different employer), you're in compliance. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned - if your new job offers better accommodations for your chronic condition, you might want to document this transition in case you ever need to apply for disability benefits again in the future. Having a clear record of why you changed jobs (health-related accommodations) could be helpful context for any future claims. Also, don't stress too much about EDD contacting your new employer. They're primarily focused on ensuring you weren't working while claiming benefits, which clearly wasn't the case since your disability ended before you started the new job. Complete that supplemental form accurately by 5/1 and you should be all set!

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through something very similar last year! I was on SDI for a back injury and my original return-to-work date was supposed to be with my warehouse job, but I realized I couldn't handle the physical demands anymore. I found an office job that started two days after my disability period ended. I was really worried about the same thing - whether switching employers would complicate my supplemental certification. But like everyone else has said, it was totally fine! I just filled out the form with my actual disability end date and my actual return-to-work date. EDD didn't question it at all because the timeline made sense and matched what my doctor had certified. The only extra thing I did was include a brief note on the form explaining that I found employment better suited to my medical limitations. Not sure if it was necessary, but it gave me peace of mind. Your situation sounds even more straightforward since you only had a one-day gap between jobs. You've got this!