Medical certification error shows wrong return-to-work date for pregnancy SDI claim - what now?

This happens more often than you'd think! You should definitely get a corrected certification from your doctor ASAP. Have them fill out a new DE 2501 with the correct return-to-work date (typically 6-8 weeks after delivery for vaginal birth or 8-10 weeks for C-section). Make sure they clearly mark it as a "CORRECTED FORM" at the top. Then mail it with a brief note explaining the error on the previous submission. Also try calling EDD to notify them about the correction - though be prepared for long wait times.

i had the exact same thing happen but with non-pregnancy disability!! my doc put my return date as 3 weeks after surgery but i needed at least 8!! just call ur doctors office and tell them they need to submit a corrected form asap. dont wait for edd to process the wrong one or theyll cut u off!

This happened to me too! The medical office should be able to fix it. Don't panic yet.

I work in healthcare and deal with disability forms regularly. Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Have your doctor complete a new DE 2501 with the correct date (typically 6-8 weeks postpartum) 2. Ask them to write "CORRECTED FORM - PREVIOUS SUBMISSION ERROR" in bold at the top 3. The doctor should include a brief signed statement explaining the correction 4. You should include a cover letter with your claim ID, contact info, and explanation 5. Send it certified mail so you have proof of delivery 6. MOST IMPORTANTLY - call EDD to notify them of the error and correction For pregnancy disability, they should understand this is a common error. The standard recovery period after delivery is well-established in their guidelines.

OMG getting through to EDD on the phone is IMPOSSIBLE these days! I spent 2 weeks trying to reach someone about my disability certification and kept getting disconnected or told to call back later. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an EDD rep in like 20 minutes instead of hours of redial hell. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Worth it for me since I needed to fix a mistake on my claim ASAP. Good luck with your pregnancy!

when i was pregnant last yr my doctor wrote down the wrong date too lol. u need to call edd and also go back to ur doctor asap!!! dont wait bc they might stop ur payments!!! my friend had her benefits stopped and it took like 3 weeks to fix!!

The real problem here is EDD's broken system. I've been fighting with them for MONTHS over my disability claim. Even when doctors submit corrected forms, EDD often ignores them or takes WEEKS to process them. Their whole system is designed to deny benefits and make collecting what you're entitled to as difficult as possible. They don't answer phones, don't respond to messages, and randomly close claims with no explanation. Good luck getting this fixed - you'll need it! If your benefits get cut off, be prepared to wait 4-6 weeks for them to fix their mistake while you get no money.

Just to give you some reassurance - EDD does have specific guidelines for pregnancy disability claims. Standard coverage is 4 weeks before your due date and 6-8 weeks after delivery (8-10 for C-section). Since you mentioned your original certification was through December, and your due date is October 5th, it sounds like your doctor had already certified you for the appropriate postpartum period. When EDD reviews the form with the error, there's a good chance a knowledgeable claims examiner will notice the discrepancy between the October 5th return date and your due date being the same day. However, don't rely on this - still get the corrected form submitted right away.

Update: I called my doctor's office this morning and explained the situation. They're going to fill out a new certification form today with the correct return-to-work date (8 weeks after my due date) and mark it as a correction. They said they'd mail it priority to EDD, and they're giving me a copy too. Now I just need to figure out how to actually reach someone at EDD to make sure they don't cut off my benefits in October. Thanks everyone for your help!

I went through something similar with my pregnancy disability claim last year! The key is acting fast like you're doing. One thing that helped me was also sending the corrected form via fax in addition to priority mail - EDD's fax number for disability is 916-464-5018. That way you have two ways it can reach them quickly. Also, when you do get through to EDD on the phone, ask them to put a note on your file about the doctor's error so the claims examiner knows to look for the correction. Don't stress too much - pregnancy disability errors are common and EDD staff usually understand that doctors sometimes make mistakes with return-to-work dates for maternity claims.

I'm so glad to see you're taking quick action on this! As someone who's navigated pregnancy disability claims, I want to emphasize how important it is to keep detailed records of everything. When you send that corrected form, make sure to include your EDD claim number prominently on both the form and any cover letter. Also, consider calling your doctor's office back to confirm they included a brief explanation letter with the corrected form explaining that the original October 5th date was an error. Having that documentation from the medical provider can really help EDD understand the situation quickly. You're doing everything right - don't let the stress get to you too much. The system has flaws, but pregnancy disability corrections are something they deal with regularly.

I had a similar issue with my disability claim last year, though not pregnancy-related. The most important thing is to act quickly, which you're already doing! One additional tip - when you call EDD, try calling the Disability Insurance (DI) line directly at 1-800-480-3287 rather than the main unemployment line. The DI specialists are more familiar with medical certification issues and can often help faster. Also, if you have your doctor's office send the corrected form, ask them to write your EDD claim number in large, bold letters at the top of the form - this helps ensure it gets matched to your file correctly. The fact that your original doctor already had you certified through December shows the system was working properly before, so this should just be a matter of getting the correction processed. Hang in there!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress during pregnancy! Medical certification errors are unfortunately pretty common. Here's what worked for me when my doctor made a similar mistake on my disability form: 1. Get the corrected DE 2501 form submitted ASAP (which you're already doing - great!) 2. Have your doctor include a brief letter explaining the error with the corrected form 3. Send both the corrected form AND a copy via fax to EDD at 916-464-5018 for faster processing 4. Call the Disability Insurance line at 1-800-480-3287 (not the main EDD line) - they're more knowledgeable about medical issues 5. Ask EDD to put a note in your file about the doctor's error so the claims examiner knows to expect a correction The good news is that pregnancy disability timelines are well-established - EDD knows the standard is 6-8 weeks postpartum recovery, not returning to work on your due date! Since your original certification was proper (through December), this should just be fixing a clerical error. Keep copies of everything and don't panic - you're handling this exactly right by acting quickly.