EDD SDI form deadline today - doctor's office still hasn't submitted paperwork - any grace period?

There is a small grace period, but it's not officially stated anywhere. EDD usually gives about 5-7 days leeway before they actually stop payments for late continuing certifications. You have a couple options here: 1. Keep pestering your doctor's office - tell them it's URGENT and affecting your income 2. Yes, you can fax the forms yourself! The EDD fax number for disability forms is 1-855-341-0202 3. If you do get the forms today, you can also use overnight/expedited mail For future reference, consider finding a new doctor who uses SDI Online for electronic submission. It makes the whole process so much easier and faster.

i had this EXACT problem back in november! my doc's office was sooooo slow with paperwork. i ended up talking to the office manager (not just the front desk) and explaining that my INCOME depended on these forms. suddenly they found time to get it done that day lol. be persistent!!!

DId u try calling the disability phne number??? i called like 50 times n finally got thru 2 a person who said they could add some note to my account about the delay being the doctors fault not mine. Idk if it helped but my benefits didnt stop even tho papers arrived a week late. Worth trying to get ahold of them. The 800-480-3287 number is IMPOSSIBL to get thru sometimes tho!!!!!

There's technically NO official grace period for SDI continuing certifications, but in practice they don't immediately cut off benefits. The system typically flags accounts for review 5-10 days after the deadline passes. Here's what happens: 1. Your claim gets flagged as "pending continued medical certification" 2. You'll usually still receive 1-2 more payments while in review 3. After that, payments stop until certification is received IMPORTANT: The REAL deadline that matters is 20 days past the due date. If your forms arrive after that, they might require you to file a whole new claim with a new waiting period. Don't let it get to that point. Regarding faxing - yes, you can fax it yourself (855-341-0202), but make sure your doctor has fully completed ALL sections, including their license number and signature. Incomplete forms will be rejected and delay things further.

just wanna say the whole edd system is such garbage!!! doctors are so slow with paperwork and then EDD punishes US for it by cutting off our money that we need to SURVIVE. like we're somehow supposed to control how fast our doctors complete forms?? and then you cant even get a human on the phone to explain your situation. the whole system is designed to make us give up on getting benefits we deserve. sorry not helpful just needed to vent cause ive been there and it SUCKS.

Medical professional here with some insight. For future reference, I recommend patients do these three things to avoid deadline issues with disability paperwork: 1. Schedule a specific appointment just for completing disability forms, don't just drop them off 2. Call the office 7-10 days before any deadlines to confirm completion status 3. Get to know the office staff who handle paperwork - build rapport with them As for your current situation, most physicians understand the urgency of disability paperwork. If you explain clearly that your benefits will stop without their certification, they should prioritize it. Unfortunately, many offices are still paper-based due to the complexities of medical records systems. And yes, once you have the completed forms in hand, you can definitely fax them yourself. Just be sure to keep the fax confirmation page as proof of submission.

This reminds me of the nightmare I went through last year with my disability claim. My doctor also took forever with paperwork and I ended up having to pay rent late because my benefits were delayed. I eventually found out you can actually file a complaint against doctors who repeatedly delay disability paperwork with the medical board. I didn't go that far, but just mentioning it was enough to get them moving. Crazy that we have to go to such lengths though...

Hey, I totally feel your stress on this! I went through something similar a few months ago. One thing that really helped me was showing up at the doctor's office with a printed copy of EDD's "Medical Provider Information" sheet that explains how critical these deadlines are for patients' financial survival. Sometimes medical staff don't realize the urgency because they're used to dealing with routine follow-ups. Also, if you can't get the forms today, don't panic completely. While there's no "official" grace period, EDD typically takes 5-7 business days to actually process the cutoff, so you might still have a small window. But definitely get those forms faxed the moment you have them - and keep calling that fax confirmation number to make sure it went through! Hang in there, and definitely consider switching to a provider who does electronic filing after this claim is resolved. This kind of stress is the last thing you need when you're already dealing with a disability.

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I just went through a similar nightmare with my doctor's office last month. Here's what I learned that might help: 1. If you haven't already, ask to speak directly with the office manager or medical assistant who handles disability paperwork - not just the receptionist. Tell them this is income-affecting and time-sensitive. 2. You can absolutely fax the forms yourself once completed! The number is 855-341-0202. I actually prefer this because you get immediate confirmation it was received. 3. There IS typically a small buffer period (usually 5-7 days) before they actually stop payments, though it's not officially advertised. 4. For the future, I switched to a doctor who uses SDI Online for electronic submissions. It's a game-changer - forms get submitted same day and you get instant confirmation. Don't give up! Keep pushing the doctor's office today and tomorrow morning. Sometimes being physically present makes all the difference. You've got this!

I've been through this exact situation multiple times and it's absolutely maddening! Here's what worked for me: Call your doctor's office first thing in the morning and ask to speak with whoever handles "urgent disability paperwork" - usually there's one person who specializes in this. Don't just leave it with the front desk. Tell them your benefits will be cut off and ask them to prioritize it as a same-day completion. If they still won't budge, try this: ask them to at least fill out the basic sections so you can fax it today, and they can mail the "official" copy as backup. Sometimes doctors will do a quick signature on urgent forms even if they're behind on their normal paperwork review. Also, keep trying EDD - I know the hold times are brutal but I've had luck calling right when they open at 8am or during lunch hours when fewer people are calling. Sometimes they can put a note on your account about the delay being provider-related. The stress is real but you're doing everything right by being persistent. Most of us have been exactly where you are right now!

I work at a medical billing company and deal with EDD forms regularly. A few insider tips that might help: 1. When you call the doctor's office, specifically ask for the "medical records department" or "forms coordinator" - they handle disability paperwork and understand the urgency better than front desk staff. 2. Mention that you need the "DE 2525XX" form completed (use the specific form number) - this shows you know what you're talking about and aren't just another patient with random paperwork. 3. If they're still dragging their feet, you can actually contact EDD's Provider Services at 1-877-238-4373. They sometimes call medical offices directly to expedite urgent forms. 4. Keep documentation of all your calls to the doctor's office (dates, times, who you spoke with). If your benefits get interrupted due to provider delays, this can help with appeals. The good news is that even if you're technically "late," EDD rarely cuts benefits immediately for continuing certifications. They know medical offices can be slow. You'll likely see your payments continue for at least another week while they process whatever you submit. Stay strong - this bureaucratic nightmare will pass!

I just went through this exact nightmare last month and my heart goes out to you! The stress is unreal when your income depends on paperwork sitting on someone else's desk. Here's what finally worked for me: Show up in person and refuse to leave until they complete it. I literally brought a book and camped out in their waiting room. When they saw I was serious about not moving, suddenly they found time to get my doctor to sign the forms that same day. Also, ask them to call you the MOMENT it's ready so you can pick it up and fax it immediately. Don't trust them to mail it - that adds another 2-3 days you can't afford right now. One thing that really helped was explaining to the office manager (not just the nurse) that this isn't routine paperwork - it's my ability to pay rent and buy food. Sometimes medical staff don't realize these deadlines literally affect our survival. You're doing everything right by being persistent. Keep fighting for yourself because no one else will! And yes, definitely switch to a doctor who does electronic filing after this claim - I did and it's been so much less stressful. Hang in there! This community has your back and most of us have been exactly where you are right now.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress! I went through something very similar with my continuing certification forms last year. Here's what I learned that might help you right now: First, there IS typically an unofficial grace period of about 5-7 days before EDD actually stops payments, even though they don't advertise this. So try not to panic completely - you likely have a small window. For tomorrow morning, call your doctor's office and ask specifically to speak with the "medical records coordinator" or whoever handles disability paperwork - not just the front desk. Use the exact form name (like DE 2525XX) so they know you understand what you're talking about. Tell them this is affecting your ability to pay rent and buy groceries - sometimes medical staff don't realize these deadlines are literally about survival. If they still won't prioritize it, show up in person and politely but firmly explain that you cannot leave until the forms are completed. Bring a book and make it clear you're prepared to wait all day if necessary. This worked for me when phone calls didn't. Once you get the completed forms, definitely fax them yourself at 855-341-0202 rather than trusting the mail system. You'll get immediate confirmation that EDD received them. For future certifications, definitely consider switching to a provider who uses SDI Online for electronic submissions. It eliminates all this stress and paperwork gets submitted the same day. You've got this! Stay persistent and don't give up fighting for the benefits you deserve.

I feel for you so much right now! I went through this exact same stress with my doctor's office a few months back and it's absolutely maddening when your financial survival depends on someone else's paperwork priorities. Here's what I wish someone had told me during my panic: EDD typically doesn't cut benefits immediately on the deadline date. There's usually a 5-7 day processing period where your claim gets flagged for review but payments often continue. You're not going to wake up tomorrow with zero income, so try to breathe a little. That said, definitely keep the pressure on your doctor's office first thing tomorrow morning. Ask specifically for whoever handles "urgent disability forms" or the medical records coordinator - bypass the front desk completely. Use phrases like "income-affecting deadline" and "financial hardship" - medical staff respond better when they understand the real-world impact. And yes, absolutely fax those forms yourself the moment you get them! Don't trust their mail system. The fax number is 855-341-0202 and you'll get instant confirmation of receipt. One more thing - if this gets resolved (and it will!), seriously consider switching to a provider who uses SDI Online for electronic submissions. I made that switch after my nightmare experience and it's been such a game changer. No more sitting in waiting rooms begging for signatures! You're doing everything right by advocating for yourself. Keep fighting - this community has your back and we know you'll get through this!