Moving out of state while on SDI disability - will my benefits continue?

you should be fine since your claim was approved while u were a CA resident. my brother moved to texas halfway thru his disability and kept getting payments with no issues. just make sure you update your address with EDD so checks don't get lost if ur not doing direct deposit. the important thing is that you were employed and paid into the CA system before your disability started

Military spouse here who went through this exact situation in 2023! Since you qualified for SDI while living and working in California, you remain eligible for the full claim period even after moving. This is because your eligibility is based on your earnings during the base period when you were working in California. However, there are a few critical things you need to do: 1. Update your address with EDD immediately after moving (can be done on SDI Online) 2. Make sure your doctor continues submitting certifications on time 3. If you need to switch doctors, arrange this BEFORE moving and have your medical records transferred 4. Continue completing your certification forms when required The most challenging part is maintaining the doctor relationship across states. Some doctors won't continue certifying once you're out of state. If that happens, you may need to return to California for an evaluation with a new doctor who can take over your case.

DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING PPL TELL U ON FORUMS!!! my friend lost all her benefits when she moved to nevada!!!! edd doesnt care if ur military or not they just cut her off and said she wasnt eligible anymore bc she wasnt in california. check the fine print!!!!

This is actually something I help people with frequently. Moving out of state while on SDI is totally allowed, but communication with EDD is often the biggest challenge. Their phone lines are completely overwhelmed and you want to get clear confirmation about your specific case. I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD representative quickly. I was skeptical at first but their service actually works - they'll get you connected to an EDD agent usually within an hour. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Get the move documented with EDD before you leave so there are no surprises with your payments. Also, make sure to set up an arrangement with your doctor about how they'll continue to certify your disability. Some doctors require video appointments for continuing certification.

My situation was kinda the opposite - I moved TO California while on short-term disability from another state. It was a huge hassle but completely different system. Just wanted to say thank you for your spouse's service! Military moves are stressful enough without dealing with disability issues on top of it.

Have you asked your husband to check with the base's family support center? Sometimes they have resources specifically for military families dealing with state benefits during PCS moves. Might be worth a try!

I moved from CA to Washington last year while on SDI for pregnancy disability and continued benefits with no issues at all. Just make sure to request a new debit card if that's how you get your payments, since they won't forward those to a new address for security reasons. And definitely update your address in the system as soon as possible after moving. The only pain point was when I needed additional medical certification - I had to establish care with a new doctor in Washington who had to fill out the paperwork. That took some explaining since they weren't familiar with California's SDI forms.

As someone who works in benefits administration, I can confirm that California SDI benefits do continue when you move out of state, as long as you qualified while working and living in California. The key is maintaining proper communication with EDD and ensuring your medical certifications continue without interruption. A few additional tips for military families in your situation: - Keep copies of all your medical records and certification forms before moving - If possible, schedule your final CA appointment close to your move date to minimize gaps - Consider having your new NC doctor review your case beforehand so they understand the CA SDI requirements - Military families often qualify for expedited processing of certain paperwork, so mention your spouse's service status when contacting EDD The good news is that NC has several military-friendly medical facilities that are experienced with out-of-state disability documentation. Tricare should also help with continuity of care. Best of luck with your move and recovery!