EDD Pregnancy Disability: Do I need to certify weekly like with unemployment?

Ur good! SDI n pregnancy disability aren't like unemployment. U dont need 2 certify every 2 weeks. They just pay u based on what ur doc certifies at the beginning. As long as ur doc gave the right dates u should keep getting paid until the end date or when u have the baby.

With EDD SDI for pregnancy, you don't need to certify weekly or bi-weekly like you do with unemployment benefits. The medical certification your doctor submitted at the beginning (DE 2501) establishes your claim period. However, if your doctor changes your return-to-work date or you return to work earlier than expected, you need to notify EDD immediately. Your doctor may need to submit a supplemental certification if your disability extends beyond what was initially certified. This typically happens with pregnancy claims if there are complications after delivery. The standard pregnancy disability period is usually 4 weeks before delivery and 6 weeks after (8 weeks for C-section). Keep an eye on your SDI Online account for any communication or forms that might appear there. Otherwise, payments should continue automatically based on your doctor's certification.

I was on pregnancy disability last year and was confused about the same thing! The lack of communication from EDD is really frustrating. But yeah, you don't need to certify like with unemployment. Just be prepared for random payment delays though - happened to me twice for no apparent reason.

I HATE how EDD never explains anything clearly!!! I went through this exact same panic last year with my pregnancy. They should really send something explaining the differences between UI and SDI. You're fine - no need to certify, but make sure you apply for Paid Family Leave BEFORE your pregnancy disability ends if you want to bond with baby after. There's a gap between programs if you don't time it right!!!

My sister just had a baby and she said the only thing she had to do was let them know when she actually delivered because it was different than her due date. Everything else was automatic with the disability payments.

When I was on disability last year (not pregnancy but back surgery) I thought I needed to certify too because of my previous unemployment experience. Turns out disability is totally different. The only thing you need to worry about is if you go back to work early - then you HAVE to tell them or you could end up with an overpayment situation which is a nightmare to fix.

One thing I'd recommend is calling EDD directly if you have any specific questions about your claim. I know it can be nearly impossible to get through on their phone lines though. I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an EDD agent quickly instead of spending hours redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It might be worth checking out if you need clarification on anything about your specific claim. Speaking directly with an EDD representative can give you peace of mind about your pregnancy disability benefits and the transition to PFL later.

To summarize the correct information in this thread: 1. For SDI pregnancy disability claims, you DO NOT need to certify weekly or bi-weekly 2. Payments are based on your doctor's initial certification 3. You MUST notify EDD if: - You return to work before your claim end date - Your delivery date differs significantly from estimated date - You have a C-section instead of vaginal delivery (or vice versa) 4. Apply for Paid Family Leave about 2 weeks before your pregnancy disability ends 5. Your doctor may need to submit updated certification if your disability extends beyond the initially certified period Hope this helps clear up the confusion!

Just wanted to add my experience as someone who recently went through this! I was on pregnancy disability for preterm labor at 32 weeks and had the exact same confusion about certification. Like everyone said, no need to certify - but I did have to update EDD when my baby was born earlier than expected. One tip: keep all your paperwork organized and take screenshots of your SDI Online account regularly. I had a payment delay issue that took weeks to resolve, and having documentation really helped when I finally got through to someone. Also, if you end up needing extended disability beyond what your doctor initially certified (like I did due to complications), make sure your doctor submits the supplemental forms promptly - any delay in paperwork means delay in payments. Wishing you a smooth rest of your pregnancy and delivery! 💕

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently 24 weeks pregnant and my doctor mentioned I might need to go on disability later in my pregnancy due to some complications. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me so much valuable information about the SDI process that I never would have known otherwise. The fact that you don't need to certify like with unemployment is such a relief to know ahead of time - I definitely would have been panicking about that too! And all the tips about transitioning to Paid Family Leave, keeping documentation, and what situations require notifying EDD are incredibly useful. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the detailed summary from Mei Lin. It's so refreshing to find a community where people actually help each other navigate these confusing government processes! I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference.