Out-of-state doctor signing EDD SDI continuation paperwork - any issues?

ya i had this issue when i went to oregon last yr, my sister lives there and i stayed w/ her during recovery. the out of state dr can sign but they need to include their medical license # and make sure to write the state its from. my dr almost sent it without that and it wouldve been a problem

You can absolutely have an out-of-state doctor certify your ongoing disability. The important things are: 1. The doctor must be licensed (any state is fine) 2. They need to provide their license number and state of licensure 3. They need to properly document your ongoing medical condition 4. They should reference your original diagnosis if possible 5. They should clearly indicate the continued disability period I went through this when I had emergency surgery while visiting family in Arizona. When I called EDD, they told me that the medical provider's location doesn't matter as long as they're licensed and provide proper documentation of your medical condition.

I tried using an out-of-state doctor last year and it was NIGHTMARE!!! EDD kept sending me these confusing letters asking for more verification. The problem wasn't that the doctor was out-of-state but that they didn't fill out some section completely on the form. Make sure your Nevada doctor completes EVERY SINGLE FIELD on the form and signs/dates it correctly. And get a copy before you submit it!!! Trust me on this.

If you're having trouble reaching someone at EDD to confirm this, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation with an out-of-state provider issue and couldn't get through to EDD for weeks. Claimyr got me connected to an actual EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The rep confirmed that out-of-state doctors can certify disability continuation as long as they're licensed physicians and complete all the required fields. They said it happens all the time with people who relocate during recovery.

I think the most important thing is making sure your doctor includes detailed notes on the form about WHY you're still disabled. My cousin had her claim denied because her out-of-state doctor just checked boxes without adding supporting details. Make sure they write about your specific limitations, treatments, and expected recovery time. The more details, the better!

my sister works for medical office that fills these forms all the time and she says out of state is fine but MAKE SURE they use a real medical diagnosis code (ICD-10) on the form!!!! thats the #1 reason they get rejected she says

One other tip - if you haven't already, you might want to call your original California doctor's office and ask them to send your medical records to your Nevada doctor before your appointment. This creates a clear connection between your original disability certification and the continuation. Having that documentation trail can help prevent questions from EDD.

ALSO!!!! don't forget to update your mailing address with EDD if you're staying in Nevada for a while! I didn't do this and missed important paperwork that got sent to my California address while I was out of state. You can update your address in your SDI Online account under 'Profile Settings' I think.

Just wanted to add that I went through something similar when I had to relocate to Arizona for family care during my recovery from knee surgery. My Nevada doctor was able to complete the continuation forms without any issues. The key things that helped me were: 1) Making sure the doctor had all my previous medical records from California, 2) Having them write detailed notes about my ongoing limitations and treatment plan, and 3) Double-checking that they included their license number and state. EDD processed it normally - no additional questions or delays. Don't stress too much about it, the system is designed to handle these situations since people move around during recovery all the time. Just make sure all the paperwork is complete and detailed!