EDD SDI pregnancy claim messed up by doctor's incorrect dates - might lose benefits

This happened to me last year! You need your doctor to submit an amended DE 2501 form ASAP. Don't waste time calling EDD - focus on getting your doctor to fix this immediately. The doctor needs to submit the correction through SDI Online using their medical provider portal. Print out a new form and physically take it to your doctor's office - don't leave until they complete it. Explain that this is time-sensitive and affects thousands in benefits. Be super clear about the correct dates when you talk to them. Make sure they mark it as a "correction" to the previous certification. Once they submit it, you should see the update in your SDI Online account within 3-5 days.

THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!! My dr put the wrong year (can u believe it???) on my return date and EDD cut my benefits by 7 weeks!!! I called for TWO MONTHS and never got through. Their system is DESIGNED to make us give up. The countdown timer is just their way of screwing over new moms when we're at our most vulnerable. Fing bureaucrats who don't care if our families starve!!

I used a service called Claimyr last month when I was dealing with a similar issue (doctor wrote the wrong diagnosis code). It got me connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes after I'd been trying for weeks on my own. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. Their website is claimyr.com. Honestly, it was worth it to bypass the phone nightmare. Once I actually spoke to a representative, they were able to put a hold on my claim while I got the corrected paperwork from my doctor. This gave me extra time beyond the 20-day deadline.

my sister in law went thru something similar with her pregnancy disability. have you tried faxing the EDD? sometimes that works better than calling. also maybe try going to your local EDD office in person? thats what worked for her

Quick question - are you on State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Paid Family Leave (PFL)? Because they're different programs with different rules. If you just gave birth 3 weeks ago, you should still be on SDI for recovery from childbirth, not PFL yet. The normal SDI period for vaginal delivery is 6 weeks and 8 weeks for c-section. Then PFL kicks in after that for bonding time. Just want to make sure you're claiming the right benefit since you mentioned 8 weeks.

I work in HR and deal with this stuff all the time. Here's what you need to know: 1. The 20-day deadline is from when you *receive* the Notice of Computation, not from when they process it 2. You need your doctor to submit a "Supplemental Medical Certification" through SDI Online 3. You should also submit an appeal form (DE 1000A) as a backup 4. Document EVERYTHING - take screenshots of your SDI Online account showing the incorrect dates The good news is this is fixable! Medical certification errors are common and EDD has a process for it. The key is getting your doctor to act quickly.

i had my baby in january and my doctor put the wrong dates too! i just had her office fax a letter explaining the mistake to EDD. took about 2 weeks but they fixed it. make sure your doctor specifically writes that it was THEIR ERROR not yours. that seemed to be the key for me. good luck mama, i know how stressful this is when all you want to do is focus on your baby!

Just checking in - were you able to get this resolved? If your doctor is still dragging their feet, you might want to remind them that they have a legal obligation to provide accurate medical certification for disability benefits. Sometimes mentioning this can light a fire under them.

I'm so glad you were able to get through to EDD and get that hold placed on your claim! That extra 15 days should give you plenty of breathing room. Just wanted to add a tip for your doctor's appointment tomorrow - bring a copy of your baby's birth certificate or hospital discharge papers that show the correct delivery date. Sometimes having the official documentation right there helps doctors realize how important accuracy is for these forms. Also, if possible, ask them to submit the corrected DE 2501 electronically through their SDI Online portal while you're still in the office - that way you know it's done and can get a confirmation. Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow! Your persistence really paid off. 💪

I went through something very similar when I had my daughter last year! One thing that really helped me was creating a timeline document with all the correct dates (delivery, when benefits should start/end, etc.) and taking that with me to the doctor's office. It made the conversation much clearer and helped prevent any further confusion. Also, if you haven't already, log into your SDI Online account and take screenshots of everything showing the incorrect information - this creates a paper trail that can be helpful if you need to escalate later. The stress of dealing with this while you're recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn is absolutely exhausting, but you're doing great advocating for yourself and your family. Keep us posted on how the doctor's appointment goes tomorrow!

As someone who just went through this exact nightmare 6 months ago, I want to echo what others have said about getting that corrected DE 2501 submitted ASAP. One additional tip that saved me - when you go to your doctor's appointment tomorrow, ask them to give you a written confirmation that they've submitted the correction electronically. Get the submission confirmation number if possible! I learned this the hard way when my doctor's office claimed they submitted mine but it never went through their system. Having that confirmation number let me follow up directly with EDD to verify they received it. Also, don't be afraid to be firm with the office staff - this isn't just paperwork, it's your family's financial security during one of the most vulnerable times in your life. You've got this, and it sounds like you're handling everything perfectly!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress on top of recovering from childbirth! I went through a similar situation with my SDI claim last year, and I know how overwhelming it feels when you're already exhausted from caring for a newborn. One thing that really helped me was contacting my state assembly member's office - they have constituent services that can sometimes help with EDD issues. I called my local representative's office and explained the situation, and they were able to make some calls on my behalf that seemed to speed things up. It's worth trying if your doctor's office continues to be unresponsive. Also, keep detailed records of every call you make and every person you speak with - dates, times, names, and what was discussed. This documentation can be really valuable if you need to escalate the issue further. Hang in there mama, this will get resolved! The system is frustrating but people do get these errors corrected all the time.

I'm going through something very similar right now with my SDI claim! My doctor put the wrong start date for my disability period and EDD initially denied my entire claim. What really helped me was being super organized when I went to get it corrected. I made a simple one-page document with a timeline showing: 1) What the doctor originally wrote, 2) What the correct information should be, 3) Supporting documentation (like hospital records). I also called ahead to the doctor's office and explained the urgency - I told them this was affecting my family's income and asked to speak directly with whoever handles disability paperwork. When I went in, I didn't leave until they completed the corrected form AND gave me a copy of their submission confirmation. The whole process took about 10 days from start to finish once I got organized about it. Don't give up - medical errors on these forms are more common than you'd think and there are established processes to fix them! You're doing everything right by being persistent.