SDI claim confusion - two surgeries with different return dates (wrist & hysterectomy)

You need to have your gyn doc submit a "supplemental medical certification" form. Your claim stays the same but gets extended. This happened to me last summer (shoulder surgery then emergency gallbladder removal). The second doctor needs to fill out the DE 2501 form showing your new surgery date and recovery time. Make sure they clearly state its for a DIFFERENT medical condition than your original claim!! The EDD agent told me this is super important or they might deny it thinking it's just for the same condition.

my cousin had same thing happen!!! gallbaldder then knee surgery or something? anyway EDD tried to close her claim after first surgery but she got a form from her second doctor and they extended the dates. just make SURE your doctor fills it out asap dont wait till last minute!!!

You need to have your OB/GYN complete a "Supplemental Medical Certification" for your existing claim. This is technically considered a second disability period during your benefit year. To do this properly: 1. Have your OB/GYN complete the DE 2501 Supplemental form 2. Make sure they clearly indicate this is for a NEW condition (hysterectomy) 3. The form must show both your surgery date (Dec 9) and your expected return-to-work date (Jan 23) 4. Upload the completed form to your SDI Online account under "Submit Medical Documentation" Don't wait until Jan 10 approaches. Get this submitted ASAP as it can take 7-10 business days to process. If you continue having trouble getting through to an EDD representative, I recommend checking out Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you connect with an actual EDD agent without the endless hold times. I used them when I had issues with my SDI claim last year and got through in about 15 minutes instead of spending days trying. They have a video demo of how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

THIS SYSTEM IS RIDICULOUS! This EXACT thing happened to me in 2024 and EDD made me jump through SO MANY HOOPS. First they said I needed a supplemental form, then they said I needed a whole new claim. Then they said my original claim was fine but needed extension paperwork?!? I spent WEEKS getting this figured out and almost missed my mortgage payment. The EDD website is NO help at all and their phone lines are a JOKE. Good luck!!!!

I think what's confusing here is the difference between an extension and a supplemental certification. An extension is when the same condition takes longer to heal than expected. A supplemental certification is for a new condition during the same benefit year. In your case, you need your OB/GYN to submit a supplemental certification (Form DE 2501) for the hysterectomy. This is considered a new disability period. You'll continue on the same claim, but with updated medical information and a new end date. Make sure your doctor indicates this is a completely different condition than your wrist surgery. I always recommend calling EDD to confirm they received the paperwork once your doctor submits it.

I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above last month when i had problems with my disability payments. it actually worked! i was shocked because id been trying to get through to edd for like 2 weeks. the agent was able to fix my issue right away. might be worth it if youre still having trouble reaching someone.

Update: I finally got through to EDD! They confirmed I need a supplemental certification from my OB/GYN for the hysterectomy. My doctor will be filling out the DE 2501 form tomorrow and I'll upload it right away. Thank you everyone for your help! They also mentioned I need to continue certifying every two weeks without interruption, even during this transition period.

One more thing to consider - if your hysterectomy recovery continues past January 23rd, have your doctor note that on the supplemental certification. They can always update your return-to-work date again if needed, but it's easier if they give a realistic timeline from the start. Some doctors are too optimistic about recovery times, especially for major surgeries like hysterectomies where complications can extend recovery.

I went through something similar last year with a planned knee surgery and then an unexpected appendectomy. The key thing I learned is timing - don't wait until the last minute! I submitted my supplemental certification about 2 weeks before my original claim end date and it processed smoothly. Also, make sure your OB/GYN includes ALL the details: surgery date, type of procedure, expected complications/recovery factors, and a conservative return-to-work estimate. My doctor was too optimistic the first time and I had to get another extension later. The EDD representatives are actually pretty helpful once you get through to them, but yeah, the wait times are brutal. Glad you finally connected with someone!

I had a similar situation with overlapping recoveries! One thing I'd add is to keep copies of EVERYTHING - the original wrist surgery docs, the new supplemental certification, confirmation emails when you upload forms, etc. EDD has a habit of "losing" paperwork and you'll want proof you submitted everything on time. Also, if your OB/GYN's office is slow with paperwork, consider asking them to fax the DE 2501 directly to EDD in addition to you uploading it online. Sometimes the fax gets processed faster than the online uploads. The fax number should be on the form. Good luck with your recovery from both surgeries - that's a lot to deal with at once!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who works in medical administration - when your OB/GYN fills out the DE 2501, make sure they're very specific about the procedure details. Don't just put "hysterectomy" - have them specify the type (total, partial, laparoscopic, etc.) and any complications or factors that might extend recovery. EDD sometimes questions vague medical descriptions and this can delay processing. Also, if you had any complications during or after the hysterectomy that your doctor documented, make sure those are included too. The more detailed medical justification you provide upfront, the less likely they are to request additional documentation later. Wishing you a smooth recovery from both surgeries!

I'm dealing with something similar right now - had shoulder surgery in October and then needed emergency gallstone removal in December. What really helped me was getting my second surgeon to explicitly state on the DE 2501 that this was a "separate and unrelated medical condition requiring additional disability time beyond the original claim period." My claim specialist at EDD told me that exact wording helps their system process it correctly as a supplemental certification rather than just an extension. Also, don't forget to keep doing your bi-weekly certifications even during the transition - I almost missed one because I thought my claim was "on hold" but it's not, it just gets extended with new dates. The whole process took about 8 days from when my doctor submitted the form to when I saw the updated end date in my account. Hope this helps and wishing you a speedy recovery from both surgeries!