Can I receive CA SDI pregnancy benefits after moving out-of-state? Still paid into system until April

yea u can still get it my sister moved to arizona last yr and still got her pregnancy disability from cali. as long as u paid into it during the base period ur fine

Yes, you can absolutely receive California SDI benefits even if you've moved out of state! The key factor is whether you paid into the system during your base period, not where you currently live. Your base period for a claim filed now would be approximately January 2024 through December 2024. The proof of address request is standard procedure to verify your identity and ensure benefits are sent to the correct location. Just send them your current Nevada address documentation (utility bill, lease, etc.). Make sure to complete any forms they send promptly and keep detailed records of all communications. Since you're out of state, everything will need to be handled by mail or through your SDI Online account.

I went through something similar when I moved to Oregon last year while 28 weeks pregnant. I had worked in Sacramento for 5 years before relocating. The address verification is normal - they just need to know where to send your documents and payments. BUT make sure you have a California doctor who will complete the medical certification form (DE 2501). This tripped me up because my new Oregon doctor wasn't familiar with California's system. I had to coordinate with my previous OB in California to get the paperwork done correctly. Does your California doctor know you've moved? Are they willing to complete the paperwork?

To clarify some confusion in this thread: Yes, you can receive California SDI benefits if you no longer live in California, provided you paid SDI taxes during your base period. The EDD specifically states that benefits are payable regardless of residence at the time of claim. Regarding the proof of address request: This is for claim processing purposes and benefit delivery, not to verify California residency. They need to confirm where to send communications and payments. However, you do need a physician licensed in the United States to complete your medical certification. While ideally this would be your California doctor who has your pregnancy history, your Nevada doctor can also complete this certification. The important distinction is that eligibility depends on your contributions to the SDI fund, not your current residence. As long as you worked in California and had SDI withheld from your paychecks during the base period (roughly 5-17 months before your claim), you should be eligible. I recommend calling EDD directly to clarify any specific requirements for your situation.

Everyone here is missing something IMPORTANT. The rules DID change in 2023! You now have to be a CALIFORNIA RESIDENT when you FILE a disability claim, not just when you paid into it!!! I can't believe people are giving such wrong information here. My sister-in-law moved to Texas and tried to file CA disability and was DENIED even though she paid into it for YEARS. She fought it for months and still lost. They specifically said she wasn't eligible because she was no longer a CA resident when she filed!

Can we go back to the original question? The proof of address thing isn't about eligibility - it's about identity verification. EDD has been requesting this from EVERYBODY since the pandemic fraud issues. My disability claim in March needed the same thing even though I've lived at the same address in San Francisco for 6 years. It's just standard procedure now. Send whatever they're asking for, like utility bill or lease or whatever.

After reading all the comments, I want to officially confirm: You ARE eligible for CA SDI pregnancy benefits despite moving to Nevada. The key requirements are: 1. You paid into CA SDI during your base period (which you did through April 2025) 2. You have a qualifying medical condition (pregnancy with complications) 3. You have a licensed physician who can complete the medical certification The address verification is standard procedure and not related to eligibility requirements. If you have trouble reaching EDD by phone (which is common), be sure to keep detailed records of all your submission dates and documents. You can also request assistance through your state representative's office if you encounter unexpected delays or denials.

I went through this exact situation last year when I moved from LA to Phoenix while pregnant! You're absolutely eligible for CA SDI benefits - I received mine for the full 4 weeks before delivery and 6 weeks after, even though I was living in Arizona the entire time. The key is that you paid into the system during your base period, which you clearly did. The address verification request is totally normal - they've been doing this for everyone since 2020 due to fraud prevention. Just send them a utility bill or lease agreement from your Nevada address and you'll be fine. One tip: make sure your medical certification gets completed quickly. My Arizona doctor was unfamiliar with the CA forms, so I had to provide her with the instructions from the EDD website. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to receiving my first payment. Don't stress about the conflicting information in other comments - I literally just went through this successfully 8 months ago!