EDD SDI disability extension process - does my doctor file it or do I need to submit something?

Both u and ur dr need to do stuff. You gotta submit the continued claim certification and ur dr needs to submit the updated medical info. Check ur online acct for forms to fill out.

The extension process for SDI requires action from both you and your physician. Here's what needs to happen: 1. Your doctor needs to complete a Supplemental Medical Certificate (DE 2525XX) certifying your continuing disability 2. You need to complete a Claim for Continued Disability Benefits form (DE 2500A) which should arrive by mail about a week before your current benefit period ends If you don't receive the DE 2500A form, you can request one by messaging EDD through your SDI Online account. The most common mistake people make is waiting until after their benefits end - you want to submit everything 5-7 days before your current claim expires. Your doctor can submit their certification electronically through SDI Online if they're registered, or by mail if they prefer paper forms. Make sure they include your claim ID on everything they submit.

I just went through this last month! Was so confused too. My doctor had to do his part and I had to do mine. The timing was super stressful tho cuz there was like a 2 week gap where I didn't get paid while they processed everything. Hope you have some savings to cover that!

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My sister had her disability extended twice for her pregnancy complications and I think she just had her doctor send in forms? But that was for pregnancy so maybe different rules apply idk sorry not much help

Make sure you stay on top of your doctor!! My physician's office forgot to submit my extension paperwork and my benefits stopped for nearly 3 weeks. I had to make multiple calls and even had to get a supervisor at the medical office involved to get everything submitted correctly. Don't assume they'll handle it automatically - be proactive and confirm submission dates and follow up until you see the extension reflected in your SDI Online account.

UPDATE: Finally got through to EDD! The rep confirmed I need to complete a DE 2500A form (which should arrive in the mail soon) AND my doctor needs to submit a Supplemental Medical Certificate. She said if I don't receive the form by Monday, I should message them through my SDI Online account to request one. Thank you all for your help!

Great to see you got through to EDD and have clarity on next steps! Just a heads up - when you submit your DE 2500A form, make sure to keep a copy for your records and consider sending it certified mail if you're mailing it in. That way you have proof of delivery. Also, double-check that your doctor includes your SDI claim number on their Supplemental Medical Certificate - missing that detail can cause processing delays. Wishing you a smooth recovery from your back surgery!

I went through this exact same situation after my knee surgery last year! One thing that really helped me was setting up alerts in my SDI Online account so I could track when forms were submitted and processed. Also, if your doctor's office is slow with paperwork (like mine was), you can actually download the Supplemental Medical Certificate form from the EDD website and bring it to your appointment pre-filled with your claim info. That way they just need to complete the medical portion and submit it. Saved me a week of back-and-forth! Hope your recovery goes smoothly and you don't have any payment gaps.

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else who might be going through this - I recently had to do an SDI extension after shoulder surgery and one thing that really caught me off guard was the timing. Even when you submit everything correctly and on time, there can still be a processing delay of 7-10 business days. I'd recommend having at least 2-3 weeks of expenses saved up just in case there's a gap in payments. Also, if you're using any prescription pain medications for your recovery, make sure your doctor mentions that in their medical certification - EDD sometimes questions whether people on certain medications can actually work, and having it documented upfront prevents complications. The whole process is stressful enough without worrying about finances on top of healing!

I'm currently going through this same process after my hip replacement surgery. One thing I learned the hard way - make sure to check if your doctor's office is set up for electronic submission through SDI Online. My orthopedic surgeon's office wasn't registered for electronic filing, so they had to mail the paper forms which added extra processing time. If your doctor isn't set up electronically, I'd suggest asking them to submit everything at least 10 days before your current benefits expire rather than the usual 5-7 days. Also, don't forget to keep certifying for benefits every two weeks even while your extension is being processed - I almost missed a certification period because I thought I had to wait for the extension approval first. The EDD rep told me that's a common mistake that can really mess up your payments. Hang in there, the back surgery recovery is tough but you'll get through it!

I'm so glad you were able to get through to EDD and get clarity on the process! As someone who's been through multiple SDI extensions, I can't stress enough how important it is to stay on top of both parts - your DE 2500A form AND making sure your doctor submits that Supplemental Medical Certificate on time. One tip that saved me during my last extension: create a simple checklist with dates for when you submitted your form, when your doctor submitted theirs, and when you expect to see updates in your SDI Online account. That way you can follow up quickly if something gets delayed. Back surgery recovery is tough enough without the added stress of navigating EDD - wishing you a smooth healing process and no payment interruptions!