SDI Pregnancy Claim: Need Help with Doctor's Supplemental Verification Process
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with some SDI issues related to my pregnancy. Has anyone gone through the process of getting supplemental verification from their doctor for SDI? I'm not sure what to expect or if there's anything specific I need to do. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful!
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Mohammad Khaled
Congrats on your pregnancy! 🎉 I went through this process last year. It can be a bit of a hassle, but don't worry too much. Basically, you'll need to get your doctor to fill out some extra paperwork confirming your pregnancy and any related medical issues. Make sure to follow up with your doctor's office to ensure they submit everything on time.
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Fiona Sand
•Thank you so much! Did you have to do anything specific to request the supplemental verification, or did SDI contact you about it?
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Mohammad Khaled
•In my case, SDI contacted me and sent the forms directly to my doctor. But it doesn't hurt to be proactive - you could give your doc a heads up that they might be receiving some paperwork soon.
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Alina Rosenthal
•Just jumping in to say that my experience was different - I had to request the forms myself from SDI and then bring them to my doctor. Might be worth calling to check which way they're doing it now.
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Finnegan Gunn
Ugh, the SDI process is such a pain 🙄 I swear they make it complicated on purpose. Good luck with everything!
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Miguel Harvey
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Ashley Simian
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Oliver Cheng
•Idk man, paying to get through to a government agency seems sketchy af 🚩
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Taylor To
Here's what you need to know about SDI and pregnancy: 1. Eligibility: Make sure you've worked and paid into SDI for at least 5 to 18 months before your claim. 2. Timing: You can start your claim 4 weeks before your due date, or earlier if there are complications. 3. Doctor's certification: Your healthcare provider needs to certify your disability. This is probably the 'supplemental verification' you're talking about. 4. Duration: You can typically get up to 4 weeks before birth and 6-8 weeks after (longer for c-sections). 5. Benefit amount: It's about 60-70% of your wages, up to a maximum. 6. Application: Apply online if possible, it's faster. 7. Documentation: Keep copies of EVERYTHING. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Fiona Sand
•This is incredibly helpful, thank you so much! 💖 Do you know if the supplemental verification is something separate from the initial doctor's certification?
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Taylor To
•Glad I could help! The supplemental verification is usually requested if SDI needs more information about your condition. It's separate from the initial certification, but your doctor should be familiar with the process.
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Ella Cofer
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? smh 🤦♀️
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Kevin Bell
•Preach! 🙌 I swear I aged 10 years dealing with SDI during my last pregnancy
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Savannah Glover
•for real tho. like we don't have enough to worry about while growing a whole human 🙄
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Felix Grigori
Pro tip: Set a reminder to submit your claim exactly 49 days before your due date (7 weeks). That's the earliest you can apply without needing extra documentation for early disability.
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Felicity Bud
Has anyone had experience with SDI and complications during pregnancy? I'm worried I might need to start my leave earlier than planned...
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Max Reyes
•I did! Had to go on bed rest at 30 weeks. Just make sure your doctor documents everything thoroughly. SDI was actually pretty understanding in my case.
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Felicity Bud
•That's reassuring to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Mikayla Davison
Quick question - does anyone know if the SDI benefit amount changes if you have twins? Asking for a friend 👀
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Adrian Connor
•Congrats to your "friend" 😉 As far as I know, the benefit amount doesn't change for multiples, but you might be eligible for a longer leave. Double check with SDI though!
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Aisha Jackson
PSA: Don't forget that SDI is different from Paid Family Leave (PFL)! Make sure you apply for both if you're eligible. SDI is for your recovery, PFL is for bonding time with the baby.
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