EDD SDI sent second request for medical info after already approving my claim - why?

This happens more than you'd think. EDD requires updated medical info every 1-3 months depending on your diagnosis, even if nothing has changed. The DE 2525XX form is typically sent quarterly for ongoing conditions, especially for claims lasting 6+ months. Have your doctor complete it asap - same info as before is fine - and submit it within 10 days. It's just their verification process to ensure you still meet disability criteria.

omg same thing happend to me!! got like 3 of those forms during my 8 month leave last year and panicked everytime lol. just get ur doc to fill it out again, its annoying but normal

Just to add some clarity here - what you're receiving is actually part of EDD's standard certification schedule. For ongoing disabilities, EDD requires periodic medical recertification at intervals determined by your specific medical condition: - For conditions with expected recovery: every 1-2 months - For chronic/long-term conditions: every 3-4 months - For permanent disabilities with stable symptoms: can be up to 6 months Your August form was likely due to the doctor change, while this one is the standard recertification. The timing makes sense if you've been on claim since June - you're hitting the 5-6 month mark where they commonly verify continued disability. Make sure your doctor includes your updated prognosis and expected return-to-work date (even if it's just an estimate). Submit it within the timeframe specified in the letter (usually 10 days).

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PEOPLE GIVE UP!!!! I had the EXACT same thing happen and when I couldn't reach anyone they suspended my payments for 3 WEEKS claiming I "failed to provide requested information" even though they never told me WHY they needed the SAME information AGAIN!! Then they made me get BACKDATED forms from my doctor to cover the gap THEY created!!! The EDD disability department is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care who they hurt!!!!!

I spent 2 days trying to reach EDD about a similar issue before discovering Claimyr.com - it got me connected to a real EDD disability rep in about 17 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. The agent explained to me that these periodic certification requests are normal but they're supposed to include a letter explaining why they're requesting updated info. Might be worth trying to speak with someone to confirm everything's in order with your claim.

While waiting for a response, you should also check your EDD account online to see if there are any claim notes about why they're requesting additional information. Sometimes the online portal has details that aren't included in the mailed notices. Go to the "Claim Details" section and look for recent updates or status changes. Also check under "Forms and Certifications" to see if there's any explanation there.

my neighbor worked for edd and said they randomly audit claims too so maybe ur just unlucky and got picked for extra verification?? 🤷‍♀️

When I got that form the second time it was because my doctor wrote the wrong date on the first one! They never told me that was the problem though. I only found out after I finally got through to someone on the phone. So frustrating how they expect you to fix problems without telling you what they are!

I recommend keeping copies of EVERYTHING you submit to EDD. Take photos of completed forms before sending them in. If you're faxing, keep the confirmation page. If submitting online, take screenshots of the confirmation page. This has saved me multiple times when EDD claimed they never received something I sent.