Need to restart SDI after brief return to work - reopen claim or file new one?

if its been less than 60 days you can reopen the old claim. login to SDI online and look for the option to reopen. my cousin did this last year

What you're experiencing is what's called a 'recurrence claim' in EDD SDI terminology. The specific process depends on timing: - If it's been less than 14 days since you returned to work, you may be able to simply continue your existing claim without additional paperwork. - If it's been 15-60 days, you'll need to file a 'recurrence claim' through SDI Online. You'll see this option when you log in. Your doctor will need to submit a new medical certification confirming it's the same condition. - If it's been more than 60 days, you'll need to file a completely new claim. Your weekly benefit amount should remain the same as long as it's within the same benefit year (which runs for 12 months from your original claim date). Just make sure both you and your doctor specify it's a recurrence of the same condition.

I went through EXACTLY THIS with my back injury!! Went back to work too soon and omg big mistake. I had to do what they call a recurrence claim and my benefit stayed the same. Just make sure your doctor fills out their part ASAP because mine took forever and I almost didn't get paid for those weeks!!!

when this happened to me my doc was super slow with the paperwork and i almost lost my mind waiting!!! call your doctor's office EVERY DAY until they confirm its been submitted! the edd website is useless for checking if they received it

Be aware that even though this is a recurrence claim, you may still face a waiting period. EDD's rules on this can be confusing. If it's been more than 14 days since you returned to work, you might need to serve another 7-day waiting period before benefits resume. Also, make sure your doctor clearly documents that this is the same condition that simply worsened after returning to work. If it's coded differently, EDD might treat it as a new claim which could affect your benefit calculation and create delays. You might want to submit a DE 2501 Recurrence Certification through your doctor rather than a completely new claim form to avoid confusion. Good luck!

When I tried to do this EXACT thing the EDD KEPT DENYING my recurrence claim even though it was the SAME EXACT problem!!! They said I didn't provide enough medical evidence that it was related to my first claim. I had to appeal THREE TIMES and wait 4+ months to get paid. The system is BROKEN!!!! 😡

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Just to add some clarity to what others have said - for a recurrence claim you'll need: 1. Your doctor to complete a "Physician/Practitioner's Supplementary Certificate" (DE 2525XX) form 2. You to complete a "Notice of Recurrence of Disability" (DE 2551A) Both can be done through SDI Online. Since you've passed the 14-day mark but it's under 60 days, your claim should be processed as a recurrence rather than a new claim. Your benefit calculation should remain the same. Regarding the waiting period - if it's the same or related condition and within 60 days, you shouldn't have to serve another 7-day waiting period, but there are exceptions. When you file, EDD will determine if another waiting period applies.

update us what happens!! im about to go back to work after 3 months on disability and im worried the same thing will happen to me