Extending my EDD SDI mental health claim - form DE 2525XX confusion and uncooperative doctor

The form is actually DE 2525XX CONTINUED CLAIM CERTIFICATION. You can actually request it through the SDI Online portal under "Forms and Publications" section. Print it out for your doctor to fill out, and the doctor needs to mail it in. The form should be submitted no earlier than 20 days before your current claim ends but before it actually expires. I've been through this 3 times with my back injury. Doctors HATE the paperwork but its their job!!! If he's being difficult, remind him that its his professional obligation to complete disability paperwork. You can also tell him theres a section where he can bill EDD directly for completing the form.

its not called DE 2525XX, its DE 2525XXX (with 3 Xs). easy mistake. ur doctor needs to fill it out saying why u still cant work and how long more u need. EDD also has a phone # for doctors only to ask questions about forms so maybe tell ur doctor about that?

I went through this EXACT situation last year with my anxiety/depression claim. The extension process is so confusing! When my benefits were about to expire, I panicked because I never got any forms in the mail. I finally got through to EDD after calling for THREE DAYS STRAIGHT and they told me I needed to have my doctor submit a new medical certification for the extension period. My psychiatrist was also super annoyed about doing more paperwork (what is it with mental health doctors and paperwork??). Good luck!!!!!

To clarify the confusion: For SDI extensions, you don't typically receive the DE 2525XX form automatically - you need to request it. Here's what needs to happen: 1. YOU need to contact EDD to request the extension form (DE 2525XX) 2. Your DOCTOR needs to complete the form certifying you still can't work 3. The form must be submitted before your current benefit period ends Your doctor is legally required to complete this paperwork - it's part of their job. If they're being difficult, you might need to be firm about your needs or consider finding a more cooperative provider for future claims. The extension request should be submitted 5-10 days before your benefits end. Once approved, there should be no gap in payments if done correctly. Hope this helps!

I tried calling EDD for two weeks straight when I needed my extension and NEVER got through. It was a complete nightmare. The phone system just disconnects you when they're too busy. I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. It was honestly worth it just to get the extension sorted out quickly. The agent was able to send the form to me right away and explained exactly what my doctor needed to do.

this whole system is DESIGNED to be confusing so people give up!!!! they dont want 2 pay u so they make everything complicated. i had 2 extension claims last year and BOTH times they "lost" my paperwork and i had to resubmit everything. keep copies of EVERYTHING u send them!!!! dont trust these people!!

Let me clear up the confusion about SDI extension procedures: 1. The form is called "Request for Extension of Disability Benefits" (DE 2525XX) 2. You can request it by: - Calling EDD directly (preferred method) - Asking your doctor to contact EDD - In some cases, requesting through SDI Online 3. Extension timing: Submit the form no earlier than 20 days before your current claim ends and no later than the end date 4. Doctor requirements: Your psychiatrist must provide updated medical information certifying: - Your continued disability - Expected recovery time - Current treatment plan As for uncooperative medical providers - this is unfortunately common with psychiatrists who aren't familiar with disability paperwork. You can: 1. Bring the form to your next appointment and ask them to complete it while you wait 2. Offer to help with the administrative parts (filling in your information) 3. Remind them they can bill EDD for completing disability forms (code DI-310) Best of luck with your extension!

My therapist did the same thing! Said filling out EDD forms wasn't in his job description lol. Mental health providers seem to HATE this paperwork more than regular doctors. I ended up having to switch providers in the middle of my disability claim which was super stressful!

One more important thing - if there's any gap between when your current claim ends and when the extension is approved, you can request retroactive payments for that period. Just make sure your doctor certifies that you were still disabled during that time. I had a 2-week gap last year and was able to get those weeks paid after my extension was approved.

I went through something very similar with my anxiety disorder claim last year. The confusion around the DE 2525XX form is so frustrating - I spent weeks thinking I was supposed to automatically receive it in the mail too! What worked for me was calling EDD early in the morning (around 8:05 AM) right when they opened. The wait times were still long but better than later in the day. When I finally got through, the representative was actually helpful and sent me the form immediately. For dealing with your psychiatrist, I'd suggest bringing up the billing code that others mentioned (DI-310). When I told my doctor they could bill EDD for their time, their attitude completely changed. You could also offer to sit in the waiting room while they complete it - sometimes they're more willing when they don't have to mail things back and forth. One thing that really helped reduce my stress was preparing everything in advance. I filled out all the patient information sections myself before bringing it to my doctor, so they only had to complete the medical portions. This made the whole process much smoother. Hang in there - the system is definitely designed to be overwhelming, but once you get the right form and your doctor cooperates, the extension process moves pretty quickly. Your mental health is the priority right now, so don't let the bureaucracy add more stress than necessary!