Can I file SDI claim online while doctor submits by mail? Getting worried about timing

yes its fine! i did mine online and my dr did paper forms. just make sure he fills out ALL the spots on the form. my claim got delayed for 2 weeks bc my dr left one little checkbox empty and edd is sooo picky about that stuff

This is quite common and shouldn't cause any issues with your claim. When you complete your portion online, the system automatically generates a claim number. Your doctor's mailed form will be matched to your online application using your SSN and other identifying information. The form you requested (DE 2501) will have the mailing address printed right on it. Generally, your doctor should mail it directly to the EDD office after completing it. Make sure your doctor submits the form within 30 days of your disability start date to avoid potential delays. Regarding processing time, current SDI claims are taking about 14-21 days to process assuming all information is correct. The 7-day waiting period before benefits start still applies, so factor that into your financial planning. The mixed submission method (online/mail) typically doesn't add significant delays as long as your doctor completes their portion promptly and accurately.

When I did mine last yr my doctor was super slow filling out the form. My claim sat in pending for AGES and I couldn't get thru to anyone at EDD to see if they even received the doctor part. Eventually I got paid but it took like 6 weeks! Make sure ur doctor sends it quick!!

I've been through this process multiple times (chronic condition), and I can tell you exactly how to handle it efficiently: 1. When you get the DE 2501 form in the mail, immediately write your SDI Online claim number in the corner of EVERY page before giving it to your doctor 2. Ask your doctor's office to make a copy of the completed form before they mail it back to EDD 3. The form should be mailed to: State of California EDD, P.O. Box 989778, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9778 4. Once it's mailed, you can check the status of your claim in your SDI Online account. It will show when the medical certification has been received and processed. 5. If your claim shows "pending medical certification" for more than 10 business days after your doctor mailed it, that's when you should start calling EDD to check on it. This mixed submission approach (you online, doctor by mail) is actually very common and shouldn't cause delays as long as your doctor fills it out completely and correctly.

omg i had this EXACT same issue last month!! my doctor only does paper forms too and i was SO anxious about it. but honestly it wasn't that bad. just make sure you bug your doctor every few days to make sure they actually fill it out and mail it. mine kept saying 'oh we'll get to it' and then would forget. the squeaky wheel gets the grease lol

I've been filing SDI claims for years with my chronic condition, and I've always done my part online while my doctor submits by mail. It's completely normal! The system was actually designed to work both ways. One thing I always do that helps speed things up: give your doctor a heads-up BEFORE you file online so they can have the paperwork ready to go as soon as you receive it. Also, call your doctor's office a few days after giving them the form to confirm they've completed and mailed it. If you're really worried about timing, I'd recommend trying to reach an EDD representative directly to verify they've received your doctor's form. The problem is getting through - it can be nearly impossible with how overwhelmed their phone lines are. I started using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you through to an actual EDD representative without the endless busy signals. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It was a lifesaver when I needed to verify they'd received my medical certification after waiting 3 weeks with no updates on my online account. Turns out they had it but hadn't scanned it into the system yet.

I tried this exact thing last year and it was a NIGHTMARE! My doctor mailed the form but EDD claimed they never received it. I had to have my doctor fill out the paperwork TWICE and my payments were delayed by almost 6 weeks. I nearly got evicted waiting for the money. The system is completely broken. If I were you, I'd call EDD every single day until they confirm receipt of your doctor's form. And make sure your doctor sends it certified mail with tracking so you have PROOF it was delivered. Don't trust the process to work correctly because it often doesn't!!

Just following up - did you get this sorted out? One thing I forgot to mention is that EDD recently updated their system to better track paper forms. Once the form is received in their mail room, it should appear in your online account within 3-5 business days as "medical certification received" even before they fully process your claim. This is a relatively new feature that's been helpful for many claimants.

My cousin works at a doctor's office and she said they do hundreds of these forms and sometimes they get backed up for WEEKS before submitting them to EDD so definitely stay on top of your doctor!! Also make sure they fill out the EXACT dates you need or EDD will reject it. My doctor put the wrong return to work date and it caused a huge mess.