Do I need special EDD forms for disability extension when benefits end this month?

Yeah, ur doc needs to do the continuation form. It's like the first one but different. I got mine extended twice last yr for my knee.

Your doctor needs to complete a Supplemental Certificate form (DE 2525XX) to extend your disability period. This is different from the initial medical certification. You should contact your doctor at least 1-2 weeks before your current benefit period ends to make sure they submit this on time. The doctor can submit it electronically through SDI Online, or you might need to pick up a paper form from your doctor's office and submit it yourself. Either way, don't wait until the last minute because any gap in medical certification could interrupt your benefit payments.

Whenever I've needed a disability extension, I've found the process is actually pretty straightforward. Your doctor needs to complete what's called a "Supplemental Certificate" for your continued disability. Don't panic - the main thing to remember is that this needs to be done BEFORE your current disability period expires. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call your doctor's office and let them know you need a disability extension 2. Ask specifically if they need you to bring any paperwork or if they'll handle it electronically 3. Make sure they submit it at least 5-7 days before your current end date If your doctor is familiar with EDD claims, they should know exactly what to do. The form contains information about why you need more recovery time and the new estimated return-to-work date.

I just went through this exact thing in March! So the form is called a "Supplemental Certificate" and yes your doctor has to fill it out. But here's the important part - if you don't see the extension reflected in your SDI Online account within about 5 days after your doctor submits it, CALL EDD immediately! I waited 2 weeks assuming everything was fine, and then suddenly my payments stopped. It was a nightmare trying to get through to someone. Oh also, make sure your doctor puts the right dates on the form. The start date for the extension should be the day after your current disability period ends. My doctor's office messed this up the first time and it caused delays.

I had the exact same worry when my pregnancy disability was running out but then I had complications and needed to extend. The supplemental form is pretty simple, but the hard part is actually REACHING someone at EDD if there are any problems! I spent DAYS trying to get through to someone when my extension didn't process correctly. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD rep in under 20 minutes instead of battling the phone system for days. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Totally worth it to avoid the frustration!

Let me just add something here that people might not realize - if your doctor extends your disability, EDD might FLAG your claim for review!!! This happened to me and I had to do a PHONE INTERVIEW with an EDD representative to explain why I needed more time. They asked me all kinds of personal questions about my condition and treatment plan. It was very stressful!!! Just be prepared for this possibility, especially if this is your second or third extension. They're really cracking down on longer claims in 2025.

btw once ur doc does the form u should see it update in ur online account like a few days later. if u dont see anything changing after a week somethings wrong

I wanted to update everyone - I talked to my doctor yesterday and he was familiar with the Supplemental Certificate form. He submitted it electronically right after my appointment! I checked my SDI Online account this morning and can see that my claim end date has already been updated with the extension. Such a relief! Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice.

So glad to hear your extension went through smoothly, Harper! Just wanted to add for anyone else reading this - if you're planning ahead for future extensions, it's worth asking your doctor's office about their typical turnaround time for these forms. Some offices process them same-day if you bring it up during an appointment, while others might need a few days. Also, if you're seeing a specialist for your condition, make sure they're the one filling out the form rather than your primary care doctor, since EDD sometimes questions extensions when they come from doctors who aren't directly treating the specific condition. Hope your recovery continues to go well!

Just wanted to share my recent experience since I went through this exact situation last month. My disability benefits were ending and I was super stressed about the extension process. Here's what I learned: definitely contact your doctor's office at least 2 weeks before your current end date - don't wait until the last week like I almost did! My orthopedist's office was really familiar with the Supplemental Certificate form and handled everything electronically. The key thing that helped me was asking the office staff to confirm they received confirmation from EDD after submitting it. They actually keep track of submission confirmations which gave me peace of mind. Also, if you have any complications or your condition changes, make sure your doctor includes those details in the form - it helps justify the extension. The whole process took about 4 days from when my doctor submitted it to when I saw the updated end date in my online account. Hang in there, Harper - sounds like you're already on the right track!