EDD SDI claim issue - misspelled doctor's name on application, will this delay benefits?

dont worry about it too much. i put my doctors name wrong too and my claim still went thru. EDD usually checks the license number not just the name

Small typos in your doctor's name generally won't cause major issues with your claim. The EDD system primarily matches your claim to your doctor's certification using their license number and your personal information. However, it's still a good idea to correct it if possible. You can call EDD to have them note the correction on your file. Did your doctor already submit their portion of the certification? If so, and their information matches in their system, you should be fine.

JUST A WARNING - if ur doctor filled out a paper form & mailed it in, a name mispelling COULD cause delays bc sometimes the mail room can't match it to ur claim!!! happened to my husband in 2024 & it took an extra 3 WEEKS to fix!!! Call them ASAP and ask to speak to a TIER 2 agent who can note your account!!

A minor spelling error in your doctor's name typically won't cause issues with your SDI claim processing. The EDD system primarily identifies medical providers through their license numbers, NPI (National Provider Identifier), and your personal identification information. However, here's what I recommend: 1. Check your SDI Online account to see if there's an option to submit a correction. 2. If your doctor submitted their certification electronically, the chance of a mismatch is even lower. 3. If you're still concerned, call EDD and speak with a representative who can add a note to your file. I've worked with hundreds of disability claims, and these minor typos rarely impact benefit payments if the substantive information is correct.

My sister in law worked for EDD for 12 years and she said they deal with misspelled names ALL THE TIME and have systems to handle it. As long as u didn't completely make up a fake doctor u should be fine lol

im on my second disability claim this year and honestly EDD is so slow right now with processing that by the time they even look at your claim, your doctor will probably have already submitted their part and they'll just connect them. i wouldn't even bother calling them unless your claim status shows some kind of problem after a few weeks.

I work in a doctor's office and we submit SDI certifications all the time. Trust me, patients misspell our doctors' names constantly and it rarely causes issues. The system mostly looks at the license number, NPI, and your SSN to match things up. In the rare case there's a problem, EDD will usually contact the medical office directly to verify.

UPDATE??? Did your claim go through ok? I'm in a similar boat (except I misspelled MY OWN MIDDLE NAME somehow 🤦‍♀️) and freaking out!!

Congratulations on getting approved! That's such a relief. I'm dealing with something similar right now - accidentally put the wrong middle initial for my orthopedic surgeon on my SDI application (put "J" instead of "G"). Reading through all these responses has been really helpful. It sounds like as long as the license number is correct, these minor spelling errors usually don't cause problems. Still nerve-wracking when you need those benefits though! Thanks for sharing your experience and glad everything worked out for you.

I'm a new member here and just went through something similar! I submitted my SDI claim 2 months ago and accidentally wrote my doctor's first name as "Michael" instead of "Mitchell" - I was so stressed about it. But my claim was approved without any issues at all. Like others have mentioned, the license number is really what matters most. The EDD system is pretty good at matching things up even with minor spelling errors. I know it's scary when you're depending on those benefits, but try not to worry too much! Your situation sounds very manageable, especially since your doctor already submitted their part electronically.

Hi everyone! I'm new to this community and just submitted my SDI application yesterday. Reading through this thread has been incredibly reassuring - I made a similar mistake and put my doctor's last name as "Peterson" instead of "Petersen" (one letter off!). I've been losing sleep over it thinking my claim would get rejected. It's so comforting to see that so many of you have dealt with this exact issue and still got approved. The consensus seems to be that as long as the license number is correct, these minor spelling errors don't usually cause problems. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver for someone like me who's navigating this process for the first time!

Hi there! I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thank you for posting this question - I'm in almost the exact same situation! I submitted my SDI application a few days ago and realized I misspelled my doctor's name too (wrote "Williams" instead of "Williamson"). I've been so anxious about it potentially delaying my benefits since I'm recovering from back surgery and really need the income. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. It sounds like as long as the license number is correct (which mine is), these minor spelling errors are pretty common and usually don't cause issues. I love how supportive this community is - everyone sharing their experiences really helps newcomers like us who are navigating this process for the first time. Hope your claim continues to go smoothly!

Hi! I'm new to this community and just wanted to add my experience to help ease everyone's worries about spelling errors. I submitted my SDI claim about 6 weeks ago and made not one, but TWO spelling mistakes - I misspelled both my doctor's first name (wrote "Catherine" instead of "Katherine") AND got one letter wrong in her last name. I was absolutely panicking thinking my claim would be rejected or delayed for weeks. But guess what? My claim was approved without any issues at all! The EDD rep I eventually spoke to confirmed that their system primarily matches based on license numbers and patient information, not exact name spelling. She said they see these types of errors constantly and have procedures to handle them. For anyone new here dealing with similar anxiety - take a deep breath! Based on all the experiences shared in this thread, you're most likely going to be just fine. This community has been such a great source of support and information!

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to this community and just wanted to say how helpful this entire thread has been. I submitted my SDI application last week and made a similar error - I accidentally wrote my doctor's name as "Dr. Jennifer Smith" when it should be "Dr. Jennifer Schmidt". I've been so stressed about it potentially affecting my claim, especially since I'm out of work after knee surgery and really need these benefits. Reading through all of your experiences has been incredibly reassuring! It seems like the consensus is that as long as the license number is correct (which mine is), these spelling errors are quite common and usually don't cause delays. The fact that so many of you have shared similar stories and positive outcomes really helps calm my nerves. Thank you all for being so open about your experiences - it means a lot to newcomers like me who are navigating this process for the first time and feeling anxious about every little detail!

Hi! I'm new to this community and just wanted to share my recent experience to help others who might be worried about similar issues. I submitted my SDI claim about 3 weeks ago and accidentally misspelled my doctor's name as "Dr. Johnson" instead of "Dr. Jonson" (missing an 'h'). I was so anxious about it potentially delaying my benefits since I'm recovering from shoulder surgery. After reading through this thread and seeing everyone's positive experiences, I decided to just wait it out rather than stress about calling EDD. Sure enough, my claim was approved last week without any issues! The license number being correct really does seem to be the key factor. It's such a relief to know that these minor spelling errors are more common than we think and that the EDD system is designed to handle them. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories - this community has been invaluable for a newcomer like me navigating this process for the first time!