EDD SDI payments stopped due to DE 2546 exam - will benefits resume after paperwork or exam?

Ugh this happened to me 2 months ago!!! They ALWAYS stop payments when they schedule u for their own doctor. Its so unfair!!! u wont get paid until AFTER the exam AND after they review the results which takes another 1-2 weeks. The system is designed to make u suffer

The DE 2546 examination is part of EDD's verification process. When you receive this notice, benefits are typically suspended until the examination is completed and the results are processed. This is standard procedure to verify your continued eligibility for SDI benefits. Some important points: 1. Your benefits will not automatically resume after submitting the appointment confirmation 2. The medical consultant's report usually takes 5-7 business days to reach EDD after your exam 3. EDD then needs additional time (typically 3-5 business days) to review and make a determination 4. If approved, payments are retroactive to cover the suspension period I recommend bringing all recent medical documentation to your appointment to ensure the examining physician has complete information about your condition.

I had to do an EDD medical exam last year and YES they definitely hold your payments until after the exam AND until they process the results. It took almost 3 weeks total with no money coming in. I tried calling EDD about 50 times and couldn't get through to anyone. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to a rep in 20 minutes who confirmed I just had to wait for the exam results to be processed. Check out their video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The rep told me this is completely normal procedure - they have to verify your disability still exists. The good news is that if the doctor confirms your condition, you'll get backpay for all the missed weeks.

this is actually a good sign believe it or not. i had a sdI claim that lasted 9 months and they only send you to their doctor when ur claim is getting long. they didnt even bother with the first 6 months. their doctor will probably approve u for a few more months if ur condition is still bad.

The DE 2546 (Independent Medical Examination) process is a standard part of EDD's verification system, especially for claims extending beyond the initial certification period. Here's what you need to know about the payment suspension: • Benefits are automatically suspended when an IME is scheduled • The suspension remains until after both: 1. The examination is completed 2. The medical consultant submits their report and EDD makes a determination • If approved, payments will be retroactively issued for the suspension period • The entire process typically takes 2-3 weeks from examination date For your immediate financial concerns, you may want to contact EDD's Customer Service Center and request a hardship expedite on your case review after the examination. While not guaranteed, they can sometimes prioritize cases with demonstrated financial hardship. Bring all relevant medical documentation to your appointment, including recent treatment notes and any diagnostic test results. This helps ensure the examining physician has complete information about your condition.

They did the same thing to me but for pregnant desability the made me go to there doctors its a normal thing they do I didn't get paid until after the appoiment & they but my case with a desablilty speacilist I did get paid for all the weeks they hold the money for but only after they read the report from the doctor

These DE 2546 exams are SUCH A SCAM!!! The doctors they hire are paid to say your not disabled anymore even if you clearly are!! My doctor had me out for 6 months for severe depression but EDD's doctor said I was fine after a 10 MINUTE appointment!!!!! Lost all my benefits and had to appeal which took another 2 months with no money. The whole system is rigged.

Just went through this last month. My benefits stopped when they scheduled the exam. I didn't get paid again until 8 days after the exam when the doctor's report reached EDD. But I did get backpay for all the missed weeks. Bring EVERYTHING medical to your appointment... every test result, medication list, treatment notes, everything. The more documentation you have, the better your chances of continuing benefits. Also try to call them before your appt to see if they can issue a partial payment due to financial hardship. Sometimes they will sometimes they won't but worth asking.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my DE 2546 notice last week and my payments stopped immediately. My appointment isn't until next month and I'm stressed about rent. Reading through everyone's responses here is actually really helpful - at least now I know this is normal procedure and not just something wrong with my case specifically. One thing I learned from calling EDD (took forever to get through) is that you should definitely keep certifying for benefits every two weeks even while your payments are suspended. The rep told me if you don't certify, it can delay your backpay even if the doctor approves you for continued benefits. Just wanted to share that tip in case it helps anyone else dealing with this frustrating situation.

I'm in a similar boat - just got my DE 2546 notice yesterday and I'm terrified about the financial impact. Reading everyone's experiences here has been both scary and reassuring at the same time. It sounds like the suspension period is unfortunately unavoidable, but at least there's hope for backpay if the exam goes well. I'm curious - for those who went through this process, did you find it helpful to have your regular doctor write a detailed letter explaining your condition before the EDD exam? I'm wondering if bringing something like that along with all the medical records might help the examining physician understand the full scope of my disability. Also, has anyone had success with getting their regular doctor to call EDD directly to advocate for continued benefits? The financial stress of this process is almost worse than the original injury sometimes. Hoping we all get through this smoothly!

I went through this exact same process about 8 months ago and I totally understand your panic! The financial stress is real when they just cut off your only income like that. Here's what happened in my case: My payments stopped the day they scheduled my DE 2546 exam, just like yours. I had to wait about 3 weeks total - 2 weeks until my appointment, then another week for them to process the doctor's report. The good news is I did get backpay for all the weeks they held my benefits once I was approved for continued disability. A few things that helped me: 1. I called EDD multiple times asking about hardship payments but never got one - seems hit or miss 2. I brought a thick folder with every medical record, test result, and prescription list to the exam 3. My regular doctor wrote a detailed letter explaining my limitations which I think really helped 4. Most importantly - keep certifying every two weeks even though you're not getting paid! This was crucial for getting my backpay processed quickly The examining doctor was actually pretty thorough and fair in my case. Try not to stress too much about them being biased - if your condition is legitimately disabling and well-documented, you'll likely be approved. The waiting is awful but hang in there!