Need to submit paper Part B form after filing EDD SDI online application - where do I send it?

You need to mail it to EDD! Same thing happened to me when my doctor refused to do the electronic form. There's an address on the bottom of the paper form where you send it. Make sure you write your claim ID number on it so they know which online application to connect it to.

Hi there! You need to mail the paper medical certification to the SDI office. The mailing address should be on the bottom of the DE 2501 Part B form your doctor completed. Make sure your name and Social Security number are on the form, and I recommend writing your claim ID from your online application at the top too. When I did this in 2025, I also made a photocopy of the form before sending it just to be safe. The address is typically: State Disability Insurance P.O. Box 989311 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9311 I recommend sending it via certified mail so you can track it. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for them to process the paper form after they receive it.

The problem is that SDI is completely separate from the regular EDD unemployment offices that people think of! Taking the form to a local "EDD office" usually means the Unemployment Insurance office, which doesn't process SDI forms. Those forms just sit there or get forwarded with delays. You MUST mail it to the correct SDI P.O. Box that @DisabilityHelper mentioned above. Make sure to include your SSN and claim ID number on every page! Also, if you're worried about timing, call the SDI office to let them know you've mailed in the form. They can make a note on your account. I've dealt with this situation countless times working with clients dealing with disability claims. The mail-in process is frustrating but unavoidable when doctors don't use SDI Online.

i had the same problem!! tried calling EDD like 20 times and couldn't get through to ask about my paper form. so freaking frustrating!!! ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual EDD agent in like 20 minutes. they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. the agent confirmed they got my form and told me exactly what was missing. saved me weeks of waiting honestly

totally legit, used it twice now. way better than calling for hours & getting nowhere

To answer your question about timing - call AFTER you mail the form. There's nothing they can do before you mail it, but once it's in the mail, they can make a note on your account to watch for it and potentially expedite processing once it arrives. When you call, have ready: 1. Your claim ID number 2. The date you mailed the form 3. Your doctor's name and contact information This helps them track down your paperwork if there's any confusion. And yes, a service like Claimyr can help you get through if you're having trouble reaching an agent directly. The hold times for SDI are notoriously long, especially during busy periods.

i just went thru this whole thing last month!! omg the stress!! make sure u COPY EVERYTHING before u mail it!!! my doctor's form got "lost" and i had to get him to fill out a second one which delayed my payments by THREE WEEKS!!! i was about ready to scream. definitely use certified mail with tracking!!

Also did anyone else have trouble with the doctor filling out the wrong dates on the form?? My doc put the wrong disability start date and it took forever to get it fixed. Double check all the dates before you mail it in!!

Yes, absolutely have your doctor correct the dates if they don't match your online application! Mismatched dates are one of the most common reasons for claim processing delays. The start date on your online application and your doctor's certification should be identical. If you've already filed online with a specific date, your doctor's certification needs to match that date. Otherwise, EDD will flag your claim for review, which can add 2-3 weeks to your processing time. Since you haven't mailed the form yet, you're in a perfect position to catch this before it becomes a problem!

Update: I got the dates corrected and mailed in the form yesterday with certified mail! Also managed to get through to EDD after using the Claimyr service (it actually worked), and they confirmed that mailing to the PO Box was the right move. They said once they receive it, they'll match it to my online application and continue processing my claim. Agent said to allow 7-10 business days from when they receive it. Thanks everyone for your help!!