Can I mail my doctor's DE2525XX for EDD SDI claim or must they submit it directly?

The doctor should technically submit the form themselves directly to EDD, as that's the standard procedure. However, I've been through this exact situation before. As long as the form is fully completed, signed by your physician, and in a sealed envelope provided by the medical office, you can mail it yourself. EDD will still process it. Just make sure your claim number is written on the form (if you have one already) and send it to the correct PO Box address for medical certifications. Keep the tracking number as proof of submission.

my doctor gave me mine to mail too last year and it was FINE. edd never said anything about it. just make sure its all filled out completely with your claim # and ssn so they can match it up

The way I understand it, if your doctor hands you the form rather than submitting it themselves, you need to send it in within 30 days of your disability starting or you risk your claim being denied. That's what happened to my sister - she waited too long to send hers in because she was confused about the process, and EDD gave her a hard time. Don't let it sit around!

I had a complete NIGHTMARE with this exact situation in December! My doctor gave me the form to mail, I sent it in myself, and then my claim was held up for weeks! When I finally got through to EDD, they said they needed to verify the form with my doctor because it hadn't come directly from them. The whole process took OVER A MONTH before I got my first payment. If you can, I'd go back to your doctor and ask them to submit it directly - it will save you SO MUCH HASSLE!

I tried calling EDD about this exact issue for 3 days straight and kept getting disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in 20 minutes. They told me it's better if the doctor submits directly, but they do accept patient-submitted medical certifications as long as they're in a sealed envelope with the doctor's office info. The agent said it's common for doctors to give patients the form to submit. You can check out their service demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd if you need to talk to EDD about this or other claim questions.

Let me clarify the official procedure according to EDD guidelines: 1. Your doctor should complete and submit form DE2525XX directly to EDD 2. However, EDD does accept forms submitted by claimants when they're properly completed and in sealed envelopes 3. The key risk is potential delays if EDD decides to verify the form's authenticity with your doctor If you do mail it yourself, send it certified mail with return receipt, write your EDD Customer Account Number on the form if you have one, and keep a photocopy of everything. The correct mailing address is: Employment Development Department, P.O. Box 989777, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9777.

Wait, aren't we talking about SDI? I thought the DE2525XX was for paid family leave? I'm confused now because I've been filling out SDI forms for my maternity leave and they gave me something with a different form number. Or does SDI use the same form for disability and family leave?

I experienced this situation in my role as a disability case manager. Here's what I recommend: 1. Contact your doctor's office immediately and request they submit the form directly to EDD as required. 2. If they refuse, explain that EDD prefers direct submission from medical providers to prevent fraud and avoid claim delays. 3. If they still won't submit it, ensure the envelope is properly sealed with office stamps/markings. 4. Make a copy of everything before sending. 5. Use certified mail with tracking. 6. Follow up with EDD after 7-10 business days to confirm receipt. This approach minimizes potential delays while following best practices.

Update: I called my doctor's office and explained the situation. They apologized for the confusion and agreed to submit the form directly to EDD! The office manager said they've had a new person handling their disability paperwork who wasn't aware of the proper procedure. Thank you all for your help - I would have just mailed it myself and potentially delayed my claim. I'll let you know when my claim gets approved!