Confused about DE 2525XX electronic extension processing time with EDD SDI - anyone know?

Electronic forms typically process faster than paper, but EDD is still taking about 7-10 business days right now to process extension certifications. I wouldn't panic yet since it's only been a few days. Make sure your doctor used your correct SSN and claim ID when submitting. If you don't see any update by next Monday, then it might be worth trying to contact EDD directly.

my dr sent mine last month and it took 12 days to show up online but then suddenly appeared and got paid 2 days later. just wait a bit more

I waited 3 weeks once for them to process my form! System is so broken.

I've been through this exact situation twice with my chronic condition. Electronic DE 2525XX forms technically process faster than paper, but they still take time. Here's what you need to know: 1. Processing typically takes 7-14 business days (not calendar days) 2. Your doctor should have received a confirmation number - ask for it 3. The system won't show "pending extension" - it just suddenly updates when processed 4. Even if your benefits technically lapse, the extension applies retroactively once approved If you're getting close to day 10 with no update, I'd recommend calling EDD directly. The lines are usually jammed but worth trying.

Trying to call EDD is absolute NIGHTMARE!!!! I spent HOURS AND HOURS trying to get someone on the phone about my extension last month. They hang up on you when the queues are full! I finally got through using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it automatically redials for you until it gets through and then calls you back when an agent is on the line. Saved me literal days of frustration. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Best money I've spent dealing with this whole disability mess. Worth trying if you can't get through yourself.

hey did your doctor send a regular extension or a supplemental extension? theyre different forms and it matters. also was your original claim for the same condition or different? I had a huge mess when my dr used wrong form

Not to add to your stress, but EDD is NOTORIOUS for "losing" electronic submissions!!! I've had THREE different forms "disappear" in their system over the past year. The doctor's office will swear they sent it, EDD will claim they never got it, and you're stuck in the middle with no income! It's criminal how they treat people who are already dealing with health issues! I strongly recommend having your doctor ALSO submit a paper form as backup - yes it's more work for them but it could save you weeks of waiting and stress!

Quick update for everyone following this thread - I checked with my disability case manager today (I handle HR for a small company), and she confirmed that current processing times for DE 2525XX electronic extensions are averaging 8-10 business days as of January 2025. This is actually an improvement over late last year when it was taking 12-15 days. Also, for the original poster: make sure your doctor didn't accidentally submit it as a new claim instead of an extension. This happens more often than you'd think and can cause major delays.

anyone else notice how EDD seems to magically process things faster when your benefits are about to run out? lol

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my extension finally showed up in the system today! So it took exactly 8 business days from when my doctor submitted it. Thanks everyone for your advice and calming my nerves. For anyone else dealing with this in the future, definitely ask your doctor for the electronic confirmation number - that was super helpful when I called EDD.

So glad to see your update worked out @Keisha Williams! I'm actually going through something similar right now - my doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension on Tuesday and I'm at day 5 of waiting. Reading through this thread has been really helpful, especially knowing about asking for the confirmation number (which I didn't even know existed). Quick question for anyone who's been through this - do you get any kind of notification when it processes, or does it just silently update in your SDI account? I've been checking obsessively but want to make sure I'm not missing anything. My benefits don't end for another 3 weeks so I'm in better shape timing-wise, but the anxiety is still real when you're dealing with recovery and financial stress at the same time.

I'm currently waiting on my DE 2525XX extension too - submitted 6 days ago and still nothing showing up in my account. This thread has been incredibly helpful, especially learning about the confirmation number (my doctor's office didn't mention that when I called yesterday). One thing I wanted to add for anyone else reading this - I called EDD yesterday and the rep mentioned that if your extension gets approved after your benefits technically end, you won't miss any payments. The system automatically backpays from your original end date once the extension processes. Still stressful waiting, but at least there's some protection built in. @Keisha Williams glad yours came through! And @Ava Williams, sounds like you're in a much better timeline situation than most of us. The waiting game with EDD is definitely anxiety-inducing when you're already dealing with health issues.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through the EDD disability extension process multiple times over the past two years due to ongoing health issues. The electronic DE 2525XX system has definitely improved, but the waiting period is still nerve-wracking every single time. A few tips that have helped me: 1. Always get that confirmation number from your doctor - it's your proof of submission 2. The "business days" count excludes weekends and holidays, so don't panic if it seems like it's taking forever 3. Your SDI account won't show "processing" status - it just updates suddenly when approved 4. If you're getting close to day 10-12 with no update, that's when I'd start making calls The retroactive payment thing is real - I've had benefits "lapse" twice and still got paid for the gap period once the extension processed. Still stressful though! Hang in there everyone, and don't hesitate to advocate for yourselves if something seems off.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically 4 days ago and I've been checking my SDI account obsessively with no updates. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - I had no idea about the confirmation number thing and was starting to panic that maybe it didn't go through properly. The timing stress is so real when you're already dealing with recovery. My original 6-week approval is ending in 9 days and I definitely need more time after my knee surgery complications. It's crazy how EDD doesn't provide any transparency about processing times or status updates - you're just left in the dark wondering if your form disappeared into the void. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and tips. Definitely calling my doctor tomorrow to get that confirmation number, and it's reassuring to know that 8-10 business days seems to be the current norm. The retroactive payment info also takes some of the edge off the timing anxiety.

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now too! My doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically 5 days ago and I've been refreshing my SDI account constantly with no updates showing. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful - especially learning about the confirmation number (had no idea that was a thing!). My initial 8-week disability period ends in 12 days and I'm getting really anxious about the timing. I had spinal fusion surgery and recovery is taking longer than expected. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't give you any visibility into whether they received the form or where it is in processing. @Keisha Williams so glad your extension came through! And thanks to everyone else sharing their timelines - knowing 8-10 business days is typical really helps manage expectations. Definitely calling my doctor tomorrow to get that confirmation number. The retroactive payment info also helps with the anxiety about potentially missing payments if it processes after my benefits end. This whole system really needs better communication and transparency for people who are already stressed about their health and finances!

I'm currently going through this exact same process right now - my doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically 3 days ago and I've been checking my SDI account multiple times daily with no updates yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring, especially learning that 8-10 business days is the current normal processing time. The anxiety is so real when you're dealing with recovery and worrying about finances at the same time. I had no idea about the confirmation number until reading this thread - definitely calling my doctor's office tomorrow to get that. My original 6-week approval ends in 2 weeks, so the timing should work out, but the uncertainty is stressful. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences, especially @Keisha Williams for the update that yours processed successfully. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't provide any transparency about processing status, but at least we have this community to help navigate the system. The retroactive payment info has also been really helpful to know - takes some pressure off the timing concerns.

I'm currently in week 2 of waiting for my DE 2525XX extension to process and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My doctor submitted it electronically 9 business days ago and still nothing showing in my SDI account. I'm getting close to that 10-12 day mark that @Carmen Ruiz mentioned as the point to start making calls. What's really frustrating is that I did get the confirmation number from my doctor's office (thanks to this thread for that tip!), but when I tried calling EDD yesterday with that number, they said they couldn't find it in their system yet. The rep told me to wait another few days before calling back. My benefits technically ended 2 days ago, so I'm hoping that retroactive payment thing everyone mentioned is real. Has anyone else had their extension process after benefits already expired? The financial stress on top of recovery is really getting to me. I'm dealing with complications from gallbladder surgery and really can't return to work yet, but the uncertainty about payments is making everything worse. Really appreciate this community for sharing real experiences - EDD's website tells you basically nothing useful about actual processing times or what to expect.

I'm dealing with this exact situation too - my doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically 2 days ago and I've already been checking my SDI account obsessively! This thread has been such a relief to find. I had no idea about the confirmation number (definitely calling my doctor tomorrow to get that) or that processing takes 8-10 business days. My original 4-week approval ends in 16 days after shoulder surgery, so I'm in a better timeline position than some of you were, but the anxiety is still so real when you're already dealing with recovery and financial stress. It's ridiculous that EDD provides zero transparency about their process - you're just left wondering if your form disappeared into the void. @StellarSurfer I really hope your extension processes soon! The retroactive payment info from everyone here is reassuring, but I know that doesn't help with immediate stress. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and timelines - this community knowledge is invaluable when EDD's official resources tell you basically nothing useful.

I'm going through this same situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My doctor submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically 5 days ago and I've been anxiously checking my SDI account with no updates yet. Reading everyone's experiences here really helps understand that 8-10 business days is normal - I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong. I had no idea about asking for the confirmation number until reading through all these comments. Definitely calling my doctor's office tomorrow to get that for peace of mind. My original 6-week approval after hip surgery ends in 10 days, so the timing should work out based on everyone's shared timelines, but the uncertainty is still stressful when you're already dealing with recovery. The retroactive payment information has been really reassuring too - takes some of the pressure off worrying about missing payments if it processes right at the deadline. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't provide any visibility into their process, but this community knowledge is invaluable. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences and timelines!

I'm currently going through this exact process too! My doctor just submitted my DE 2525XX extension electronically yesterday and I'm already feeling that familiar anxiety about whether it went through properly. Reading through all of your experiences has been incredibly reassuring - I had no idea that 8-10 business days was the normal processing time or about getting a confirmation number from the doctor's office. I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery and my original 8-week approval ends in 18 days, so based on everyone's shared timelines here, I should be in good shape. But the lack of transparency from EDD is so frustrating when you're already dealing with health issues and financial stress. It's crazy that we have to rely on community knowledge like this thread to understand their actual process! @StellarSurfer really hope your extension comes through soon - the retroactive payment stories here are encouraging. And thanks to everyone else for sharing their real experiences and timelines. This community support makes such a difference when navigating EDD's confusing system. Definitely calling my doctor tomorrow to get that confirmation number for peace of mind!