EDD SDI payment delayed after doctor marked 'permanent disability' - stuck in limbo for weeks

This happened to me last year. When your doctor marks 'permanent disability,' it triggers a different review process at EDD. They're likely looking at whether she should be transitioned to long-term disability insurance or possibly Social Security Disability. In my case, it took about 5 weeks before they made a determination. The annoying part is they don't tell you this is happening - the claim just sits there.

ya gotta call them!!!! waiting for messages to be answered is useless with edd. they probably need more info from the doctor or something. my brothers claim was stuck for like a month and then when he finally got thru they said they needed clarification on somethin

I went through something similar in April. The permanent disability checkbox basically puts your claim into a special review queue. EDD has to determine if you qualify for continued SDI benefits or if they need to refer you elsewhere. It's SUPER frustrating because they don't communicate what's happening. Have you tried calling the SDI office directly? That's the only way I finally got answers.

When a doctor marks permanent disability, EDD has to evaluate whether the claim should continue under SDI or be referred to another program. This triggers what's called a "Special Evaluation Review" that can take 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, this often creates a payment gap. A few suggestions: 1. Have your wife's doctor contact EDD directly through the medical provider line 2. Request an expedited review due to financial hardship 3. If her condition qualifies, you might want to look into SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) as well, though that's a separate program The good news is that once they complete the review, they'll typically issue retroactive payments for the gap period if the claim is approved for continuation.

I spent HOURS trying to get through to EDD when my claim got stuck in review last year. It was a NIGHTMARE. Left messages, sent emails through the portal, tried calling - nothing worked. Total bureaucratic mess. They don't care that people have bills to pay! My claim was held up for 7 weeks before they finally started paying again. And they never explained why!!

omg my neighbor went thru this exact same thing!!! her disability got all messed up when her doc said she was permanent disabled. took like 6 weeks to fix and she almost got evicted cuz her rent was late. EDD is such a mess!!!

To answer your earlier question - yes, I did eventually get backpay for all the weeks during their review period. They didn't contact me for additional information, but they did contact my doctor for clarification about the nature of my disability and treatment plan. You might want to give your doctor a heads-up that EDD might be trying to reach them. Sometimes that's what causes the delay - they're waiting on the medical provider to respond to their inquiry.

I went through this last year and discovered something important: when a doctor marks 'permanent disability,' it actually triggers a review to determine if you should be switched to a different program called Long Term Disability (LTD). This is completely different from SDI. The important thing to know is that SDI has a maximum benefit period of 52 weeks, while permanent disabilities are meant to be covered by either private LTD insurance (if you have it through your employer) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). You need to call and speak with someone at EDD to find out: 1. How many weeks of SDI benefits your wife has already used 2. Whether they're reviewing her for continued SDI or for transition to another program 3. If they need any additional documentation Don't rely on messages in the portal - this situation requires speaking to someone directly.

did u try the edd disability number early in the morning? like right when they open at 8am? thats how i got thru before

@User3 - Regarding that Claimyr service that someone mentioned, I was skeptical at first but ended up using it when I was desperate to reach EDD about my claim extension. It worked surprisingly well. Saved me hours of frustration with busy signals and disconnections. Just sharing my experience since I know how frustrating the EDD phone system can be when you're dealing with a time-sensitive issue like delayed payments.

For the expedited review request, there isn't a specific form. You need to speak to a representative and explain your financial hardship situation. Document everything - upcoming bills, past due notices, etc. Also, make sure your wife's doctor has been precise about her condition and limitations. Sometimes the delay is because the medical information is too vague, and EDD needs more specific details about the nature of the permanent disability. They're evaluating whether she can perform any type of work, not just her previous job.