Can I print EDD SDI extension form online for doctor to sign instead of visiting office?
Hey everyone, my disability leave is almost up but I'm definitely not ready to go back to work yet. My doctor agreed to extend my disability period today, but she needs the official EDD form to complete. I remember having to go to the EDD office in person last time to get paperwork (what a nightmare that was), but with gas prices being what they are, I really don't want to drive all the way to the San Diego office if I don't have to. Can I just print the extension form from the EDD website and bring that to my doctor to sign? Will EDD accept a printed version or does it need to be the original they mail out? Has anyone done this successfully? Thanks in advance for any help!!
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Gianni Serpent
Yes u can print it!! I did this twice for my back injury. Just go to the EDD website, look for the section with SDI forms, and download the 'Claim Extension Form' (I think its DE 2525XX or something). Print it out, take it to ur doc, then either mail it back or u can upload it through ur SDI Online account which is WAY faster. Saved me so much hassle not having to drive to the actual office. The printed version is EXACTLY the same as what they would give u in person.
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Ryder Ross
•Awesome! Thank you so much. Do you happen to remember exactly which form it is? I'm on the website now and there are so many different forms, I'm not sure which is the right one for an extension.
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Henry Delgado
Just to provide some clarification, the form you're looking for is the "Physician/Practitioner's Supplementary Certificate" (DE 2525XX). You can absolutely print it yourself from the EDD website. The doctor needs to complete it fully, including their license number and contact information. Make sure they sign and date it. After your doctor completes it, you should submit it immediately through your SDI Online account by uploading it as a document. This is much faster than mailing it. The printed version is identical to what you'd receive in person, and EDD accepts these routinely. I recommend keeping a copy for your records in case of any processing issues.
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Olivia Kay
•omg thank you for posting the actual form number! I spent like 2 hours last month trying to figure out which form was which 🤦♀️
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Joshua Hellan
Printing it from the website should work fine. just make sure your doctor signs it properly with the correct date! My extension got delayed by THREE WEEKS because my doctor put the wrong date (he put the date he filled it out instead of the date my disability was supposed to be extended from). So frustrating!!!
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Ryder Ross
•Oh wow, that's good to know! I'll definitely double-check all the dates before submitting. Did you have to call EDD to fix the issue or did you just submit a new form?
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Jibriel Kohn
You know what's REALLY fun? When you print the form, give it to your doctor, they sign it, you upload it, and then EDD claims they never received it!!! Happened to me TWICE during my pregnancy disability claim. Then they make YOU responsible for getting another form filled out even though THEY lost it. The whole system is a joke.
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Edison Estevez
•This is unfortunately common with EDD's processing system. I always recommend people take these three steps when submitting ANY document to EDD SDI: 1) Keep the original and only send/upload a copy, 2) Take a screenshot of your successful upload confirmation, and 3) Call after 5-7 business days to confirm they received it. That third step is critical because their internal document routing can sometimes fail even with a successful upload confirmation. If you're having trouble getting through on the phone lines, I've found Claimyr (claimyr.com) to be really helpful - they connect you directly to an EDD representative without the hours of waiting and disconnections. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Saved me hours of frustration when I needed to confirm my documents were received.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
When i had my disability extension for my anxiety/depression, my therapist just wrote a letter explaining why I needed more time off. EDD rejected it and told me I HAD to use their specific form. So definitely make sure you're getting the right form from the website!!! Don't make the same mistake I did lol
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Henry Delgado
•That's a great point. EDD is very particular about using their official forms. For anyone reading this thread in the future, a doctor's note or letter is never sufficient for SDI extensions - you must use the DE 2525XX form specifically.
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Olivia Kay
wait i'm confused why r u getting an extension from ur doctor? don't they just certify u for disability when ur actually at the appointment? or r u talking about state disability not private? i've never had to get a separate extension form but maybe i'm doing it wrong???
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Henry Delgado
•There's often confusion between different types of disability programs. The original poster is referring to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which is administered by EDD. When your initial SDI claim period is about to end but you need additional time to recover, you need an extension form (DE 2525XX) completed by your doctor. This is different from private disability insurance or employer disability programs, which have their own procedures. For SDI, you need recertification for any extension beyond your initially approved period.
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Ryder Ross
Thanks everyone for all the great advice! I found the DE 2525XX form on the website and printed it out. My doctor filled it out today and I just uploaded it to my SDI Online account. The site gave me a confirmation number so hopefully that means it went through correctly. I also took a screenshot of the confirmation page just in case (thanks for that tip!). Fingers crossed the extension gets processed quickly because my benefits are set to run out next week. I'll update if I run into any issues!
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Joshua Hellan
•Smart move taking the screenshot! Hope it goes through fast for you!
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Malik Johnson
Great to hear you got everything sorted out! Just wanted to add for anyone else reading this - make sure to call EDD in about a week to confirm they received your extension form, especially since your benefits are running out so soon. Even with the confirmation number, sometimes there can be processing delays. If you can't get through on the phone (which happens A LOT), you might want to try calling first thing in the morning right when they open at 8am. That's usually when you have the best chance of getting through without waiting on hold for hours. Good luck with your recovery!
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