Can I print EDD SDI extension form online for doctor to sign instead of visiting office?

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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???

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!

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!

Just wanted to share my recent experience since this thread helped me so much! I was in the exact same situation last month - needed an extension but didn't want to drive to the EDD office. I followed the advice here about printing the DE 2525XX form from the website and it worked perfectly. The whole process took about 10 days from when I uploaded it to when my benefits were extended. One thing I'd add is to make sure your doctor fills out EVERY section completely - mine initially left a few boxes blank and I had to go back to get it completed properly. Also, if you're using SDI Online to upload, the file size limit is pretty small so you might need to compress your scan. Super grateful for communities like this that share real experiences with navigating the EDD system!

This thread is so helpful! I'm actually in a similar situation right now - my SDI benefits end in two weeks and I definitely need an extension. I've been dreading having to go to the EDD office because last time I went there I waited 4 hours just to get some paperwork. Reading all your experiences gives me hope that I can just print the form myself. One quick question though - when you upload the completed form through SDI Online, do you scan it or just take a photo with your phone? I want to make sure the quality is good enough for them to process it. Also, has anyone had luck with faxing the form instead of uploading online? My internet has been spotty lately and I'm worried about the upload failing. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver for navigating the EDD maze!

I've been through this exact situation multiple times and can confirm you can absolutely print the form yourself! The DE 2525XX form is available on the EDD website under the SDI forms section. Just make sure your doctor completes every single field - I learned the hard way that leaving even small sections blank can cause delays. One tip that saved me: after uploading through SDI Online, I always call within 3-5 business days to verify they received it in their system. Sometimes the upload confirmation doesn't guarantee it made it through their internal processing. Also, if you're having trouble with the phone lines (which is super common), try calling right at 8am when they open - that's usually your best shot at getting through without hours of hold time. The printed version works exactly the same as getting it from their office, so you're definitely making the right choice avoiding that trip!