Does EDD SDI medical certification require California-licensed doctor?

ya ur good. my doc was from arizona and edd approved my claim last year no problem

The medical provider completing your certification form doesn't need to be licensed in California specifically. EDD requires that your medical certification come from a "licensed physician/practitioner" - but that license can be from any state. What matters is that they're properly licensed in their practicing state and qualified to certify your medical condition. Make sure your Nevada doctor completes all sections of the form thoroughly and includes their license number and contact information. Sometimes out-of-state providers aren't as familiar with California's SDI forms, so double-check that everything is filled out correctly before submission.

When I submitted my claim last month, I had a similar situation but with an Oregon doctor. EDD did end up calling my doctor's office to verify some information, so make sure your doctor's office staff knows they might get a call and should respond quickly. My claim was delayed by almost 2 weeks because of this verification step.

Actually this is WRONG information people are giving you!!! My brother-in-law tried to file with his Arizona doctor and EDD rejected it completely! They said the doctor has to be licensed in CA and have a CA medical license number. This was just 3 months ago so maybe the rules changed recently??!!

Just to share my experience with out-of-state doctors and EDD SDI: I had my disability certified by a specialist in Nevada last year, and while my claim was eventually approved, it took much longer than usual. I think what happens is these claims get flagged for additional review. If you're running into trouble getting anyone at EDD to answer questions about this, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was stuck in the same situation and couldn't get through on the phone for days, then I found their service. They connected me with an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes. There's a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. It really helped get my specific questions answered when I was dealing with my out-of-state doctor certification.

sorry to butt in but does anyone know if this applies to chiropractors too? my chiropractor is helping with my back injury disability but shes in Oregon not California

I'm actually going through this exact situation right now! My doctor is licensed in Arizona but I work in California. My claim was pending for 2 weeks, then EDD called me asking for additional verification of my doctor's credentials. I had to get my doctor to send a copy of their medical license and a letter confirming they're my treating physician. After I uploaded those documents, my claim was approved within 3 days. So yes, out-of-state doctors are accepted, but be prepared for some extra verification steps and possible delays. Don't panic if it takes longer than usual!

why dont u just go to a CA doctor instead of making things complicated? thats what i would do

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. My doctor is licensed in Oregon and I work in California. EDD did accept the medical certification without any issues, but like others mentioned, there was a verification process that added about 10 days to my claim. What really helped was being proactive - I called my doctor's office before submitting and explained that EDD might contact them for verification. I also made sure they had all my contact info updated in case they needed to reach me quickly. The office manager was super helpful and flagged my file so they'd know to respond promptly to any EDD calls. One tip: make sure your doctor uses their full legal name and includes their state license number clearly on the form. Sometimes the delay happens because EDD can't easily verify the credentials if the information isn't complete or legible.

I'm new to this community and just started navigating the SDI process myself. This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in a similar situation with my doctor being licensed in Arizona while I work in California. From reading everyone's experiences, it's clear that out-of-state doctors are accepted, but the verification process seems to be the key factor that can cause delays. I really appreciate how everyone has shared such specific, practical advice - like making sure the doctor's full legal name and license number are clearly written, and giving their office a heads up about potential EDD verification calls. One question I have based on the mixed experiences shared here - has anyone found it helpful to call EDD directly before submitting to confirm their specific situation, or is it generally better to just submit and be prepared for the verification process? I'm trying to decide if it's worth attempting to get through to them on the phone first, especially given how difficult it seems to be to reach them. Thanks to everyone who's shared their real-world experiences - this is so much more useful than the vague information on EDD's official website!