EDD SDI extension limbo - doctor not responding, can't reach agents to avoid payment gap

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So the official rule is that disability benefits stop on the end date unless your doctor submits the extension paperwork. There's no automatic continuation - if that happened before, it was probably because your doctor submitted the paperwork right on time but it wasn't showing in your online account yet. You need to get your doctor to submit form DE 2525XX (Certification Extension). Unfortunately, there's no direct email for EDD anymore - they phased that out in mid-2022 when they updated their contact systems. Your options are: 1. Keep calling EDD (I know, frustrating) 2. Visit an EDD office in person if possible 3. Contact your doctor's office manager/supervisor about the urgency 4. See if you can get a different doctor to certify the extension if yours isn't responding If there's a gap, you can request retroactive payments once the extension is approved, but that doesn't help with your immediate rent situation.

I'm in nearly identical situation right NOW and am absolutely FURIOUS with the whole system!!! My doctor went on vacation without submitting my extension and my payments stopped immediately on the original end date. Been calling for TWO WEEKS and cant get through to anyone at EDD. It's criminal how they treat disabled people!!! They KNOW their phone system is broken and they DO NOTHING to fix it. I've been on disability for severe back injury and now I'm literally having panic attacks about paying my mortgage next month. Thanks California for adding mental health issues on top of my physical problems!!!

I work in HR and help employees with disability claims frequently. Just want to clarify a few things about SDI extensions: 1. There is no automatic continuation between claim periods. If you received payments after your end date previously, it was because either: - Your doctor submitted the extension paperwork before the end date - EDD processed the extension quickly after receiving it - There was a system error in your favor (rare but happens) 2. Regarding contacting EDD: The email system was discontinued in September 2022. Your current options are: - Phone (difficult but still primary contact method) - SDI Online messaging system (responses can take 7-10 business days) - In-person at an EDD office (bring all your claim paperwork) 3. Most important: Your doctor MUST submit form DE 2525XX for your extension. No amount of calling EDD will replace this requirement. Focus energy on getting your doctor to submit this ASAP. If there's a gap in payments, you will receive retroactive payments once the extension is approved, but you need to be prepared for that temporary gap.

Update: I finally got through to an EDD agent this morning after calling right when they opened at 8:00. The agent confirmed what several of you said - there is no automatic continuation, and my doctor absolutely needs to submit the extension paperwork. She said once they receive that paperwork, they can backdate payments to avoid a gap. The good news is my doctor finally responded to my messages and said the office will submit the extension form today. The EDD agent said I should see it reflected in my account within 7-10 days after they receive it. Fingers crossed everything works out before rent is due! And thank you all for the advice and support.

i had this happen 2 me and ended up borrowing $ from family bc my landlord dont care about edd problems lol. def need 2 get ur doctor 2 do the thing asap or payments stop completely

ok but why isnt anyone talking about how doctors offices are THE WORST about this paperwork?? my dr makes me schedule a whole appointment ($$) just to get extension paperwork filled out which is so stupid when im already disabled and its hard to even get to appointments! then they take forever to actually submit it. edd system is broken but so is the medical side!!

my cousins wife works at edd and she says they are SUPER understaffed right now with summer vacation season. she said call right when they open for best chance!!