Can I file another SDI claim right after returning to work or need supplemental certification?

omg i went thru almost exactly this last year!! if ur going out for the SAME medical condition and its within like 2 months of ur last claim i think u can just get a supplemental certification from ur doctor. you dont have to start all over!! call them and ask for a DE 2525XX form (the supplemental one). way easier than filing brand new

What you're describing is a relapse/recurrence claim. Since you've been back to work for less than 60 days and it's the same medical condition, this would qualify as a recurrence rather than a new claim. You'll need form DE 2525XX (Supplemental Certificate) from your doctor. The key advantages: 1. No new waiting period required 2. Usually processes faster than a new claim 3. Same weekly benefit amount as your original claim Contact your doctor ASAP to get this form completed and submitted. Make sure they include clear documentation showing this is the same condition that hasn't fully resolved.

You will need to log into your SDI Online account and complete a "Supplemental Claim" form on your end as well. Your doctor's DE 2525XX is only part of the process. Both pieces need to be submitted for your claim to be processed correctly as a recurrence.

BE CAREFUL about the timing!!! If you've been back at work for more than 60 days since your last disability period ended, you CAN'T file a supplemental claim - you'd have to start a whole new claim with a new waiting period. From what you said, it sounds like you're still within the window, but just make sure!!! Also don't be surprised if they put some extra scrutiny on your claim. They sometimes get suspicious when someone returns to work briefly and then goes back out on disability. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and make sure your doctor is super clear about why you need more time off.

Since you're dealing with a recurrence/relapse situation with the same medical condition, you won't need to serve another 7-day waiting period, which is definitely good news for your financial situation. Just to clarify the process: 1. You'll need to complete a "Request for Supplemental Claim Certification" in your SDI Online account 2. Your physician must complete and submit form DE 2525XX 3. EDD will review both documents to verify this is the same condition As others mentioned, timing is critical. The 60-day rule applies from the date your last disability period ended to the date your new disability period begins. Based on what you've shared, you're within this window. One thing to note: processing times for supplemental claims are typically faster than new claims but can still take 7-10 business days once all documentation is received.

this EXACT thing happened to my sister!!! she went back to work too soon, then had to take more time off. EDD made it SOOO COMPLICATED even though it was supposed to be a simple supplemental claim. they kept saying they never got her doctor's paperwork even though the doctor faxed it TWICE. took like 3 weeks to sort out when it was supposed to be faster than a regular claim. just be ready to follow up a lot.

Wait I'm confused - is this for SDI or for PFL?? Because PFL has different rules for continuing benefits I think. If your talking SDI for your own medical condition then yeah supplemental cert is the way to go but make sure your not mixing up the two programs because the 60 day rule might be different for family leave.

One additional piece of advice: When you complete your portion of the supplemental claim, be very specific about how your condition has worsened since returning to work. This helps establish why you need additional time off for the same condition. Also, if your supplemental claim is for a shorter duration than your original claim (for example, if you're planning to take 2 weeks instead of the original 3), payment processing is typically faster. Make sure your doctor indicates a specific estimated return-to-work date on the DE 2525XX form rather than leaving it open-ended, which can trigger additional reviews.

Just wondering - did you get paid for all of your first disability period? You mentioned it took FOREVER to get paid. If they still owe you money from that first claim, make sure you follow up on that separately! Sometimes when you file a supplemental claim they focus just on the new period and the old payments can get forgotten.