Will my doctor get notified before my EDD SDI claim ends? Need extension info

EDD doesn't automatically notify your doctor when your claim is ending. You need to be proactive about this. Ideally, you should talk to your doctor about 1-2 weeks before your claim is set to expire to discuss extending it. The doctor will need to submit a new medical certification (DE 2501) through SDI Online confirming you still can't work. Don't wait until the last minute because processing can take a few days. Your doctor needs to clearly explain why your condition still prevents you from performing your regular work duties. Make sure they include an expected recovery timeline too.

i just went thru this in january!! nobody tells u anything lol. ur doctor has to submit another certification form before ur current one runs out. mine didnt do it in time and i had like a 2 week gap with no money coming in and it was a NIGHTMARE. def bug ur doctor about it asap!!

The EDD system is SO FRUSTRATING!! I had the same issue last year and ended up with no income for almost a month because nobody told me or my doctor that we needed to submit anything. I called EDD like 50 times and couldn't get through to anyone. My doctor's office was equally clueless and kept saying they hadn't received any forms to fill out. The whole system is designed to make you fail!

When your disability claim is nearing its end date, you need to take action if you need an extension. Here's exactly what needs to happen: 1. Your doctor must submit a new medical certification (DE 2501) through SDI Online stating you still cannot perform your regular work 2. This should ideally be done 5-7 days before your current claim period ends 3. After your doctor submits this certification, you'll need to complete a new claim form (DE 2501) yourself 4. Make sure your doctor includes detailed information about why you need additional recovery time Keep in mind that extensions aren't automatically approved - EDD will review the new medical information to determine if continued benefits are justified. The extension request should clearly explain why you need additional time beyond what was originally estimated.

My wife just dealt with this for her pregnancy disability! The doctor has to do a new certification but honestly you should be the one reminding them because doctors offices forget this stuff all the time. She had her doctor submit the form about 10 days before her original end date just to be safe. Also make sure you keep certifying for benefits every two weeks even while waiting for the extension to be approved!

I had such a nightmare trying to reach EDD about my extension last month. Called for days and kept getting disconnected or waiting on hold for hours. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Totally worth it to speak with someone who could actually tell me what was going on with my extension request. The agent confirmed my doctor had submitted everything correctly and my extension was being processed.

To answer your follow-up question: Yes, you do need to file a new claim form yourself after your doctor submits the updated certification. When you log into your SDI Online account, you'll see a section for filing a new claim. Select the option for "Extension of Benefits" rather than starting a completely new claim. The system won't automatically prompt you to do this - you need to initiate it after your doctor has submitted their part. This is why many people experience gaps in benefits; they don't realize both parties have paperwork to complete for extensions.

just my 2 cents but make sure ur doctor includes detailed notes about why u need more time. my first extension got denied because my doc just wrote basically "patient needs more time" without explaining why my recovery was taking longer than expected. second time he wrote a detailed explanation and it was approved right away.

Great advice everyone! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation and this thread has been super helpful. One thing I'd add is to make sure you have your doctor's office contact info handy and maybe even set a reminder on your phone about 2 weeks before your claim expires. I learned the hard way that doctor's offices can be slow to respond, especially if they're busy. Also, if you're working with a specialist (like an orthopedic surgeon for spinal issues), sometimes they're less familiar with the EDD process than your primary care doctor, so you might need to be extra proactive in explaining what forms they need to submit. Good luck with your recovery!