Do I need to submit anything for my pregnancy disability extension after doctor updates EDD?

ur doctor is right, they submit it all. u dont need 2 do anything when its an extension. just keep certifying when u get the forms in the mail or online

Your doctor should handle everything for the extension since they're the ones certifying your continued disability. However, I always recommend calling EDD after 3-5 business days to verify they received the extension. That way you can catch any problems early before your payments get interrupted. Extensions are usually processed smoothly, but sometimes doctors' offices forget to submit them or there are technical glitches.

Your doctor SHOULD handle everything, but I wouldn't trust them 100%. When I was on pregnancy disability last year, my doctor's office said they submitted my extension but EDD never got it!!! I went TWO WEEKS with no payment because I assumed everything was handled. I'd recommend calling EDD directly to confirm they received it. Good luck getting through though - I spent DAYS trying to reach someone.

Based on my experience working with pregnancy disability claims, here's what you need to know: 1. Your doctor needs to submit form DE 2525XX (Doctor's Certificate Extension) to EDD 2. You do NOT need to file a new claim or complete any new paperwork yourself 3. You should continue to certify as normal through your SDI Online account 4. EDD typically does NOT notify you when they receive the extension from your doctor 5. The extension will automatically continue your current claim at the same benefit amount I recommend checking your claim status online 4-5 days after your doctor submits the extension. If you don't see it updated in your account after 5 business days, then call EDD to verify they received it. The regular disability phone line is 1-800-480-3287.

I HATE that doctors tell patients "you don't need to do anything" because that's how people end up with payment gaps!!! Yes, technically the doctor submits the extension, but in my experience with TWO pregnancies, you absolutely should follow up. EDD is a mess and things fall through the cracks constantly.

If you want to make sure everything goes smoothly, I recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative quickly. I was in a similar situation with my disability extension and couldn't get through to EDD for days. I found this service that connects you with an EDD agent typically within 5-10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. It saved me so much stress when I needed to confirm my extension was processed correctly.

hey quick question - u said ur getting $1475/week for preg disability?? that seems rly high. mine was only like $850/week last year. did u mean per month maybe??

One more thing I wanted to add - make sure your doctor specified the correct extended date on their form. I've seen cases where doctors accidentally put the wrong end date, and then patients had to go through the whole extension process again. When you call EDD to confirm they received your extension, also ask them what the new end date is showing in their system.

Also, just to clarify since I see some confusion in the thread - your pregnancy disability can transition to Paid Family Leave (PFL) after you recover from childbirth. That's a separate benefit that gives you time to bond with your baby. You'll need to file a new claim for that when your disability ends. The standard is up to 8 weeks of pregnancy disability after delivery for vaginal births (longer for C-sections), then up to 8 weeks of PFL for bonding. Just something to keep in mind for future planning!