Need to extend EDD SDI but haven't received extension forms - doctor waiting for paperwork

Your doctor is probably looking for the DE 2525XX form (Supplementary Certificate of Physician/Practitioner). You don't necessarily need to wait for it to come in the mail - your doctor can actually submit an extension request directly through SDI Online if they're registered in the system. Have you asked if they can do that instead?

OMG I went thru the EXACT same thing last summer!!! my dr kept asking for some form and i never got anything in the mail either. turns out u can go on the EDD website and print the form yourself but i NEVER could get thru on the phone either it was a NIGHTMARE

The form your doctor needs is the DE 2525XX (Supplementary Certificate). It should have been mailed to you automatically 5-7 days before your current claim period ends, but clearly that didn't happen. You have two options: 1. Your doctor can file the extension electronically through SDI Online (fastest) 2. You can download and print the form from the EDD website here: https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/forms/disability/de2525xx.pdf Bring the printed form to your doctor to complete. They must submit it within 20 days after your current disability period ends to avoid payment delays. Make sure they include clear medical documentation showing why your disability needs to be extended beyond the original estimated recovery date.

Sometimes EDD sends those forms late or they get lost in the mail. It happens all the time so don't worry too much about it. Just make sure your doctor fills out all of the sections completely especially the part about why they're extending it and for how long.

I've been through the disability extension process twice now and here's what I've learned: there should NOT be a gap in your payments if everything is filed correctly. But with EDD, that's a big IF! The key is getting that DE 2525XX form submitted ASAP. Also, I got completely frustrated with the phone system too until I discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have this system that gets you connected to an actual EDD agent quickly instead of dealing with the busy signals and disconnections. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd I used it for my last extension when I had similar issues, and it saved me days of phone frustration. The agent I spoke with was able to expedite my extension paperwork and even sent the form directly to my doctor's office.

Just to add my experience - when my disability was extended last winter, I never received ANY of the forms in the mail either! My doctor just submitted something electronically and it worked fine. The whole system is really confusing and the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing. One thing to be aware of - make sure your doctor includes detailed medical documentation about WHY you need the extension. My first attempt got denied because my doctor was too vague, but when he resubmitted with more specific information about my recovery timeline, it got approved right away. Don't panic if there's a slight gap in payments during the extension review - they'll backpay you once approved.

my cousin works at edd and says they're super behind on mailing forms this year because of budget cuts or something. your dr should be able to just write a letter explaining why you need more time off if they really cant find the right form

I went thru this too!! SO FRUSTRATING!!! What worked for me was going to the disability office IN PERSON and getting the form right there. Saved me like 2 weeks of waiting. If you live near an EDD office you might try that too.

Just a follow-up to my earlier comment: When your doctor completes the extension form, make sure they indicate the NEW end date of your disability period, not just the additional weeks. I've seen many extension delays happen because doctors put something like "additional 6 weeks" rather than the specific new end date. Also, confirm they've included their medical license number on the form - another common reason for delays. If you get the form submitted this week, you shouldn't experience any payment gap. Extensions are technically processed as continuations of your existing claim rather than new claims.

I'm so glad you found all the help you needed here! This community is amazing. Just wanted to add one more tip - if you run into any issues with your doctor's office being slow to submit the form, you can also check the status of your extension online through your EDD account. Sometimes it shows as "pending" even before you get any official notification, which can give you peace of mind that it's in the system. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow and I hope your recovery goes smoothly!

I'm so glad you found all the help you needed in this thread! As someone who's been through multiple SDI extensions, I can confirm that everything everyone shared here is solid advice. The DE 2525XX form is definitely the key, and electronic submission through SDI Online is by far the fastest route if your doctor's office can handle it. One small thing I'd add that saved me headaches during my second extension: ask your doctor to include not just why you can't return to work, but also what specific improvements or milestones need to happen before you CAN return. EDD seems to process extensions faster when they have a clear picture of your recovery timeline rather than just "needs more time." Also, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit - I was skeptical too but it actually got me through to a real person when I'd been trying for days on my own. Sometimes it's worth the small fee to avoid the phone system nightmare. Hope your appointment went well and you got everything submitted without any issues! This community really is amazing for helping each other navigate EDD's broken system.