How long does EDD SDI medical form processing take? First-time applicant confused

the doctor has to fill out the form online now, EDD doesnt mail stuff anymore. u need to tell ur doc to submit the certification, they have their own portal to do it. took me like 3 weeks to get approved after doc submitted everything

When you filed your claim online, you should have received a receipt number. Your doctor will need this number plus your last name and date of birth to complete the medical certification through SDI Online. Many doctor's offices are familiar with this process, but it's always good to call your doctor's office to make sure they have all the information they need to complete the form. Regarding the processing time - once your doctor submits the medical certification, it typically takes 7-14 days for EDD to process and approve your claim, assuming there are no issues or missing information. Remember there's a 7-day unpaid waiting period before benefits begin. If your claim is approved, you'll receive a Notice of Computation showing your weekly benefit amount. If your doctor submitted the certification within a day or two of you filing, you might receive your first payment within 2-3 weeks of your initial filing date. If your doctor takes longer to submit, everything gets delayed accordingly.

EDD is TRASH at communicating what you need to do!!!! I went through this same exact thing in January and ended up waiting FIVE WEEKS because nobody told me my doctor needed to submit stuff online. My doctor's office had no idea either until I called them after waiting for weeks. The whole system is designed to make people give up, I swear. Call your doctor IMMEDIATELY and make sure they do their part.

I just went through this last month! The status "pending medical provider form" means exactly what it sounds like - they're waiting for your doctor to submit the medical certification. Your doctor doesn't automatically know you filed - you need to tell them and give them your claim number. Once they submit, it took about 10 days for my claim to be approved. Good luck!

my sister is on disability and she said make sure u call ur doctor cuz sometimes they forget to do the forms and then ur just waiting for nothing. also the first payment takes longest, after that its every 2 weeks i think

I was in the same boat a few months ago and spent HOURS trying to reach EDD to get answers. After getting disconnected dozens of times, I finally discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 30 minutes instead of spending days trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The rep confirmed that my doctor needed to complete the medical certification form through their physician portal, and they even sent my doctor a reminder. Without that call, I might still be waiting! Once my doctor submitted everything, my claim was processed within 8 business days.

To add some important context: When you filed your claim online, your doctor should have received an electronic notification if you provided their information correctly. However, many physicians don't regularly check the SDI system, so it's always best to contact your doctor's office directly. For timeline expectations: 1. Medical certification submission: Ideally within 3-5 days of your claim filing 2. EDD processing time: Typically 7-14 business days after receiving medical certification 3. First payment: Usually arrives 2-3 days after claim approval (via EDD debit card or direct deposit if you set it up) If your claim shows "pending medical provider form" for more than 7 days after you've confirmed your doctor submitted their certification, that's when you should contact EDD for clarification.

One more thing - when your doctor does submit the form, you won't automatically get notified! You have to keep checking your SDI Online account to see if the status changes. This tripped me up and I didn't realize my doctor had already submitted until I called them to check. The whole system could use better tracking and notifications honestly.

Anybody else notice how they make this process DELIBERATELY confusing?? My theory is they're hoping people will give up and not collect benefits they're entitled to. I had to submit my disability paperwork TWICE because they claimed they never received the first submission even though my doctor had confirmation!