EDD SDI claim issue - misspelled doctor's name on application, will this delay benefits?
I submitted my SDI application last week and just realized I misspelled my doctor's name (typed "Johansen" instead of "Johanson"). Now I'm freaking out that this will cause my claim to be denied or delayed. Has anyone dealt with this before? Will EDD automatically correct this or contact my doctor to verify? Should I call them to fix it or submit some kind of correction form? I really can't afford any delays in my benefits since I just had surgery and will be out of work for at least 8 weeks. Ugh, why did I not double-check everything more carefully?!
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Nia Harris
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
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Luca Russo
•Oh thank you! That makes me feel better. I did include her correct license number, so hopefully that's what matters. Did your benefits get delayed at all because of the name issue?
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GalaxyGazer
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.
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Luca Russo
•Yes, my doctor submitted her part already - she did it electronically right after my appointment. I'll try calling EDD tomorrow just to be sure they note the correct spelling. Thank you for explaining this!
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Mateo Sanchez
•This happened to me with my pregnancy disability claim! I misspelled my OBGYN's last name (it's complicated lol) and freaked out too. Called EDD and waited for TWO HOURS only for them to tell me it was fine because the license number was correct. Total waste of time.
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Aisha Mahmood
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!!
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Luca Russo
•Oh no, that sounds awful! My doctor did it electronically, so hopefully that's better? But now I'm worried again... I've been trying to call but can't get through.
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Ethan Moore
•If you need to reach EDD quickly, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation with an urgent correction needed, and after days of failed attempts calling directly, I used their service and got connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Saved me weeks of stress during my disability claim when I couldn't afford delays.
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Yuki Kobayashi
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.
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Luca Russo
•Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I checked my SDI Online account and don't see any option to submit corrections. My doctor did submit her certification electronically, so it sounds like I should be ok. I'll still try to call just to be safe.
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Carmen Vega
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
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Luca Russo
•Haha no, definitely a real doctor! Thank you for the reassurance!
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Mateo Sanchez
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.
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GalaxyGazer
•This isn't always good advice. While it's true that minor typos often don't cause issues, it's important to be proactive with your disability claim. Waiting until there's a visible problem could potentially delay benefits by weeks. That said, if the doctor has already electronically certified the claim, the risk is lower.
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QuantumQuester
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.
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Luca Russo
•Thank you! That's really reassuring to hear from someone who works in a medical office. Makes me feel much better about my situation.
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Aisha Mahmood
UPDATE??? Did your claim go through ok? I'm in a similar boat (except I misspelled MY OWN MIDDLE NAME somehow 🤦♀️) and freaking out!!
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Luca Russo
•Yes! I got approved three days ago with no issues at all. I did end up calling EDD using that Claimyr service someone recommended above, and they told me the doctor's name spelling wasn't a problem since her license number matched. For your situation with your own name, that might be more important to correct - definitely call them!
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