EDD SDI deadline after hand surgery - can't physically complete forms!

u should b ok! EDD gives u like 6-7 weeks to apply after becoming disabled. just have someone help u fill out the forms. My mom did mine when i broke both wrists mountain biking

You have 49 days from your first day of disability to file your SDI claim, so you still have plenty of time. Given your disability affects your ability to complete the application, you have two options: 1. Have someone help you complete the application as your authorized representative. Your doctor will need to submit the medical certification (DE 2501) confirming your disability. 2. Call EDD directly and explain your situation. They can make accommodations for people who physically cannot complete their own paperwork. Make sure you have your medical documentation ready. Your doctor should have initiated the medical certification process already since you've had surgery.

The EDD's phone lines are IMPOSSIBLE!!!!! I tried calling 28 times last month about my disability claim and either got hung up on or was on hold for 2+ hours only to get disconnected. The system is BROKEN and they don't care about disabled people who physically can't deal with their bureaucratic nightmare!!!!

I went through something similar with a shoulder surgery in January. Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Your doctor should have already submitted their portion electronically (Form DE 2501) - confirm this happened 2. For your portion, you can legally have someone complete it as an authorized helper (spouse, family member, friend) but YOU must be present during the process 3. If online isn't working, request a paper application - call 1-800-480-3287 4. Document everything - who you spoke with, dates, times, and keep copies of all paperwork 5. Don't worry too much about deadlines - EDD generally makes accommodations for people with legitimate physical limitations, especially when the limitation is the actual disability Your claim will be backdated to your first day of disability (day after your last day worked). The 7-day waiting period still applies, but you won't lose benefits due to filing delays in your situation.

I think everyone is missing something important here - if your DOCTOR hasn't submitted their certification you're in trouble. When I had my disability claim last year it took my doctor 3 weeks to submit the paperwork and EDD wouldn't process anything until they got it. So forget about YOU filling anything out - make sure your DOCTOR has done their part!!

Update: I called my doctor and they confirmed they already submitted the medical certification electronically on April 3rd (day after surgery). My husband is going to try filling out my portion again with me sitting next to him to answer questions. If that doesn't work, we'll try reaching EDD directly or maybe try that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Thank you all for the helpful advice! This is such a stressful situation when you physically can't use your hand.

One additional tip - if your husband is helping you with the online portion, make sure he selects "Yes" when asked if someone is helping you complete the form. There's a specific section for this in the SDI Online application. If he doesn't select this option, the system may flag it as potentially fraudulent activity since the login patterns and possibly the IP address will be different from your normal access patterns. Also, EDD now allows representatives to help with forms, but there are specific guidelines. The person must: - Be present with you during the application process - Only enter information you provide - Document that they assisted you This is all perfectly legal when dealing with a physical disability that prevents form completion. I've helped several clients through this exact process in my work as a disability advocate.

my cousin had something similar happen when she broke her arm she just had her boyfriend fill everything out it was fine nobody from edd ever questioned it they just care about getting the doctors form