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 actually dealing with a very similar situation right now! My doctor is in Nevada but I work in California. After reading through all these responses, it sounds like out-of-state doctors are generally accepted but there might be some extra verification steps that could delay things. Based on what everyone's shared, I'm planning to: 1) Have my doctor double-check that all info on the form is complete and legible, especially their license number, 2) Give the office a heads up that EDD might call for verification, and 3) Maybe even ask for a copy of their license upfront just in case. It's so helpful to hear from people who've actually been through this process - the EDD website really doesn't make this clear at all! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

I'm new to this community and just started the SDI claim process myself. This thread has been incredibly informative! I'm in a similar situation - my doctor is licensed in Oregon but I work in California. After reading everyone's experiences, it's clear that out-of-state doctors are generally accepted, but there are some important steps to take to avoid delays: 1. Make sure your doctor completes ALL sections of the medical certification form thoroughly 2. Ensure their license number and contact info are clearly written 3. Give your doctor's office a heads up that EDD might call for verification 4. Consider getting a copy of their medical license proactively 5. Be prepared for potential delays of 1-2 weeks for the verification process It's really frustrating that the EDD website doesn't clearly explain this situation since it seems pretty common for people living near state borders. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - this is way more helpful than anything I could find on the official EDD site! Has anyone had success getting EDD to clarify their policy on this in writing, or is it just based on individual case experiences?

I just went through this exact situation last month! My doctor is licensed in Nevada and I work in California. EDD did accept my medical certification, but there was definitely an extra verification step that added about a week to my processing time. Here's what worked for me: I called my doctor's office before submitting and explained that EDD might contact them for verification. I also made sure they had my updated contact info in case EDD needed to reach me about anything. When EDD did call my doctor's office, they were prepared and responded quickly. One thing I learned - make absolutely sure your doctor includes their full name (exactly as it appears on their license), their license number, and their direct office phone number clearly on the form. Any missing or unclear information can cause delays in the verification process. Overall, yes - out-of-state doctors are accepted, but just be prepared for the extra verification step and allow a bit more time for processing. Your Nevada doctor should be fine!

I'm in almost the exact same situation! My primary care doctor is licensed in Nevada but I work in California. Reading through all these experiences has been super helpful since the EDD website is so vague about this. Based on what everyone's shared, it sounds like the key is being proactive - making sure the medical certification form is completely filled out with clear license info, and giving your doctor's office a heads up about potential verification calls from EDD. I'm planning to ask my doctor to include a copy of their Nevada medical license with my submission, just to potentially speed up any verification process. Has anyone tried submitting additional documentation like that upfront, or is it better to wait and see if EDD requests it? Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - this is way more useful than anything I could find on the official EDD resources!

I'm also dealing with this exact situation! My doctor is in Nevada and I work in California. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's really clear that out-of-state doctors ARE accepted by EDD, but there's definitely some extra verification steps that can add time to your claim processing. From what I've gathered, the key things to do are: make sure your doctor fills out the form completely with clear license info, prep their office that EDD might call for verification, and maybe even include a copy of their medical license upfront to avoid delays. It's honestly frustrating that EDD's website doesn't clearly address this situation since it seems pretty common for people living near state borders! But this community discussion has been way more helpful than anything I found on the official site. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences - it's made me feel much more confident about moving forward with my Nevada doctor.

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!

I'm new to this community and also dealing with this exact situation! My doctor is licensed in Oregon but I work in California. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like out-of-state doctors are definitely accepted, but being proactive about the verification process is key. Based on everyone's advice, I'm planning to: 1) Make sure my doctor's license number and contact info are crystal clear on the form, 2) Give their office a heads up about potential EDD verification calls, 3) Consider including a copy of their Oregon medical license with my initial submission to potentially avoid delays. It's really frustrating how unclear EDD's official website is about this situation! This community discussion has provided way more practical guidance than anything I could find through official channels. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - it's made me feel much more confident about proceeding with my out-of-state doctor rather than trying to find a new California provider who doesn't know my medical history. One quick question - for those who experienced verification delays, did EDD notify you that they were conducting verification, or did you only find out when you called to check on your claim status?

I just went through this exact situation a few weeks ago! My doctor is licensed in Nevada and I work in California. After reading all these experiences, I can confirm that out-of-state doctors are definitely accepted by EDD, but there are some extra steps that can help avoid delays. What worked for me: I made sure my doctor filled out the medical certification form completely with their full legal name (exactly as it appears on their Nevada license), clear license number, and direct office phone. I also gave their office a heads-up that EDD might call for verification and made sure they had my updated contact info. EDD did end up calling my doctor's office about 5 days after I submitted, but because I had prepared them, they responded immediately and my claim was approved within 2 days after that. The whole process took about a week longer than it might have with a California doctor, but it was totally manageable. One tip I'd add: I included a brief cover letter with my submission explaining that my doctor practices in Nevada but treats me for my condition, just to give EDD context upfront. I'm not sure if it helped, but it felt like good practice to be transparent about the cross-state situation from the beginning.