EDD receipt number delay holding up my medical certification - can't find it in my SDI account

The receipt number should be your claim ID number that starts with "DE" followed by some digits. It should be visible in your SDI Online account under "Claim Details" - look in the top section where it shows basic info about your claim. If you can't find it there, you might need to call EDD directly. I had a similar issue and had to wait on hold for almost 2 hours, but eventually got someone who gave me the number over the phone.

omg the EXACT same thing happened to me last month!!! my doctor kept asking for some receipt number and i was like ???? nowhere to be found. turns out the DI number IS the receipt number they need! just give that to your medical provider and theyll know what to do with it.

This is a common issue with EDD SDI. The receipt number they refer to is actually your claim identification number (starts with DI followed by numbers). Your medical provider needs this to complete and submit the medical certification form (DE 2501). Without this certification, your claim will remain pending indefinitely. If you've already filed your claim online, the DI number is generated immediately and should be visible in your account under claim details. You don't need to wait for anything in the mail unless you filed by paper form. Your medical provider likely has a standard process for submitting these certifications to EDD once they have your claim ID.

EDD ALWAYS does this!!! They use different terms with different people and never explain anything properly. I wasted THREE WEEKS waiting for some "receipt number" in the mail before finding out it was just my claim number that was on my online account the whole time. The system is deliberately confusing to reduce payments IMO.

If you're having trouble reaching EDD to confirm whether the DI number is what your medical provider needs, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation last month and spent days trying to get through to a rep. Claimyr helped me connect with an actual person at EDD in about 25 minutes instead of spending hours on hold or getting disconnected. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. It was worth it to get my certification issue resolved quickly.

Wait, I'm confused... When I was on disability last year, my doctor submitted everything electronically WITHOUT any receipt number or claim ID. I just gave them my social security number and they handled everything. Has the process changed? Maybe call your medical provider and ask if they can submit electronically through SDI Online?

To the original poster - I had the exact same confusion last year. It's definitely the DI number they need! I spent weeks stressing about this "receipt number" that never came in the mail. Once I gave my doctor the DI number from my online account, they submitted their forms and my claim was approved within 5 business days. Don't wait any longer for something in the mail!

Just to follow up - did you manage to get this sorted out? Did the DI number work for your medical provider?

This is such great news to hear! I'm a newcomer to this community and dealing with a similar SDI issue right now. Your experience gives me hope that these confusing EDD processes can actually be resolved once you figure out their terminology. It's really helpful to see the whole timeline from problem to solution - shows that persistence pays off even when the system seems impossible to navigate. Thanks for sharing the positive update!

As someone new to this community, I just wanted to say how valuable this thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my own SDI claim confusion and seeing Oliver's journey from panic to resolution gives me so much hope. The fact that multiple people confirmed the DI number = receipt number issue shows this is a widespread problem with EDD's communication. It's frustrating that something so simple gets turned into weeks of stress because of unclear terminology. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - it's reassuring to know there are knowledgeable people here willing to help navigate these bureaucratic nightmares!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm incredibly grateful to have found this thread! I'm currently dealing with my own EDD SDI claim and was getting completely overwhelmed by all the confusing terminology and processes. Seeing Oliver's journey from frustration to resolution is so encouraging - it shows that even when EDD makes things unnecessarily complicated, there are solutions if you know where to look. The fact that so many community members jumped in to clarify the DI number = receipt number confusion really demonstrates the value of having experienced people share their knowledge. It's unfortunate that EDD's poor communication causes so much unnecessary stress for people who are already dealing with medical issues and financial pressure, but I'm thankful to have found this supportive community to help navigate these challenges!

As a newcomer to this community, I just wanted to thank everyone who contributed to solving this mystery! I'm currently navigating my own SDI claim and was getting increasingly worried about all the different numbers and terminology EDD throws around. Reading through this entire thread has been incredibly educational - not just about the DI number being the "receipt number," but also about how helpful and knowledgeable this community is. It's honestly shocking that EDD creates so much confusion with something as simple as using consistent terminology, especially when people are already stressed about being out of work due to medical issues. Oliver, congratulations on getting your claim moving forward! Your persistence and willingness to share the whole process really helps newcomers like me understand what to expect. This community seems like such a valuable resource for cutting through EDD's bureaucratic maze.

As a newcomer to this community, I can't express how relieved I am to have found this thread! I'm currently dealing with my own SDI claim and have been absolutely panicking about a similar "receipt number" issue that my doctor mentioned they would need. Reading Oliver's journey from confusion to resolution has been incredibly reassuring - it shows that even when EDD's communication is frustratingly unclear, there are solutions if you know where to look. The fact that so many experienced community members jumped in to clarify that the DI number IS the receipt number is exactly the kind of practical knowledge that makes all the difference when you're navigating this system for the first time. It's unfortunate that EDD creates so much unnecessary stress with inconsistent terminology, especially for people who are already dealing with medical issues and financial pressure. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and knowledge - this community seems like an invaluable resource for cutting through the bureaucratic confusion!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my own SDI claim situation and was feeling completely lost navigating all of EDD's confusing terminology and processes. Reading Oliver's journey from panic about the mysterious "receipt number" to successfully getting his claim processed gives me so much hope. What really impresses me is how quickly this community mobilized to help - multiple experienced members confirmed that the DI number IS the receipt number, and everyone took time to explain not just the solution but the reasoning behind it. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD uses different terminology with claimants versus medical providers, creating weeks of unnecessary stress for people who are already dealing with medical issues and financial hardship. But I'm so grateful to have discovered this knowledgeable and supportive community that can help decode these bureaucratic mysteries. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this is exactly the kind of practical guidance that makes all the difference when you're trying to navigate the system for the first time!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm currently in the middle of my own SDI claim process and was starting to worry about all the different terminology and requirements EDD mentions. Reading through Oliver's entire experience - from the initial panic about the mysterious "receipt number" to the successful resolution once he learned it was just the DI number - has been incredibly educational and reassuring. What really stands out to me is how this community came together to solve the problem, with multiple experienced members confirming the same solution and even following up to make sure it worked. It's honestly frustrating that EDD creates so much confusion with inconsistent terminology, especially when people are already stressed about medical leave and finances, but I'm grateful to have found such a knowledgeable and supportive group. This thread is a perfect example of why community knowledge is so valuable for navigating these bureaucratic challenges. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and expertise!

As a newcomer to this community, I just wanted to say how invaluable this thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my own SDI claim and was completely overwhelmed by EDD's confusing terminology until I found this discussion. Oliver's journey from weeks of anxiety about the mysterious "receipt number" to quick resolution once the community clarified it was just the DI number is exactly the kind of real-world guidance I needed. What really impressed me is how multiple experienced members not only provided the solution but took time to explain the process and even followed up to ensure it worked. It's honestly shocking that EDD creates so much unnecessary stress with inconsistent terminology, especially for people already dealing with medical issues and financial pressure. But I'm incredibly grateful to have discovered this knowledgeable and supportive community that can help decode these bureaucratic puzzles. This thread perfectly demonstrates why peer support is so crucial for navigating government benefit systems - thank you to everyone who shared their expertise!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely amazed by how helpful this entire thread has been! I just joined because I'm dealing with my own SDI claim confusion and feeling completely lost in EDD's bureaucratic maze. Reading Oliver's journey from weeks of panic about the mysterious "receipt number" to getting his claim resolved within days once he got the right information is incredibly encouraging. What really stands out is how this community didn't just provide quick answers - multiple experienced members took time to confirm that the DI number IS the receipt number, explain the reasoning behind EDD's confusing terminology, and even follow up to make sure the solution actually worked. It's honestly frustrating that such a simple terminology mix-up can cause weeks of stress for people who are already dealing with medical issues and financial hardship, but I'm so grateful to have found this knowledgeable and supportive group. This thread is a perfect example of why community wisdom is invaluable for navigating these government systems. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - you've given me so much confidence for handling my own claim process!

As a newcomer to this community, I can't thank everyone enough for this incredibly detailed thread! I just joined because I'm facing my own SDI claim challenges and was feeling completely overwhelmed by EDD's confusing processes. Reading Oliver's complete journey from weeks of stress about the mysterious "receipt number" to successful resolution once the community helped clarify it was just the DI number has been so reassuring. What really impresses me is how multiple experienced members didn't just provide the answer but took the time to explain the whole process, confirm each other's advice, and even follow up to ensure the solution worked. It's honestly mind-boggling that EDD creates such unnecessary confusion with inconsistent terminology, especially for people already dealing with the stress of medical leave and financial concerns. But discovering this supportive and knowledgeable community gives me so much hope for navigating my own claim. This thread perfectly demonstrates why peer support is absolutely crucial for cutting through government bureaucracy - thank you to everyone who contributed their wisdom and experience!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm incredibly grateful to have found this thread! I'm currently in the early stages of my own SDI claim and was already feeling anxious about all the different requirements and terminology EDD uses. Reading Oliver's complete experience - from the initial panic about the mysterious "receipt number" to the quick resolution once this amazing community clarified it was just the DI number - has been both educational and deeply reassuring. What really stands out to me is how multiple experienced members not only provided the correct answer but took the time to explain the process, validate each other's advice, and even check back to make sure everything worked out. It's honestly frustrating that EDD creates so much unnecessary stress with confusing terminology, especially when people are already dealing with medical issues and financial pressure, but I'm so thankful to have discovered this knowledgeable and supportive community. This thread is a perfect example of how peer wisdom can cut through bureaucratic confusion and save people weeks of anxiety. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - you've given me so much confidence for navigating my own claim process!