Does EDD pay SDI benefits on the last day of claim (ending date)
Quick question about the end date for disability benefits. My SDI claim ends on January 23rd, 2025, and I'm confused if I actually get paid for that final day or if the payments stop the day before. My benefit amount is $1,345 weekly, so even one day makes a difference for my budget. When I called EDD, I got disconnected twice and couldn't get a straight answer. Can someone clarify if the end date listed on my claim is included in the benefit payments? Thanks!
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Zainab Mahmoud
Yes, you get paid for the end date too! The benefits include BOTH the start date AND end date on your claim. So if your claim says it ends on the 23rd, you'll get paid through that day. It's one of the few things EDD actually does right lol.
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Carlos Mendoza
AuthorThank you! That's a relief to hear. I was worried they might cut it off before that final day.
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Ava Williams
I had the same question when my disability ended last month. The end date IS included in your benefit period. So you'll get paid through the 23rd. Make sure you've done your final certification though! If you're going back to work on the 24th, you should indicate that on your certification form.
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Raj Gupta
wait is this different for pregnancy disability? my claim ended on a friday but i didnt get paid for friday...now im confused
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Lena Müller
The official EDD policy is that the end date on your Notice of Computation IS included in your benefit period. So yes, you'll be paid for the 23rd. However, if you returned to work on the 23rd, you would NOT get benefits for that day. The rule is that you can't receive SDI benefits for days you worked, even if it's the last day of your claim period. If you're not working on the 23rd, then you'll receive benefits for that full day.
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Carlos Mendoza
AuthorThat makes sense. I'm not planning to return to work until the 24th, so I should get the full benefit through the 23rd then.
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TechNinja
my claim SAID it ended on the 17th but they only paid me through the 16th!!!! i called like 20 times and couldn't get through so i just gave up. the system is SO BROKEN i hate dealing with the EDD they never answer!!!
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Keisha Thompson
Have you tried using Claimyr to reach EDD? I was in the same situation - couldn't get through for days. Claimyr connected me to an EDD agent in about 10 minutes. It was worth it to get my issue resolved quickly. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. They basically wait on hold for you and call you when an agent picks up.
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Paolo Bianchi
When I was on disability last year, I got confused about this too. The EDD rep told me that you get paid FOR the end date as long as you're still disabled on that day. But make sure your doctor didn't accidentally put the wrong end date on your medical certification! That happened to me and caused a whole mess with my claim.
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Carlos Mendoza
AuthorI double-checked my claim documents and the end date matches what my doctor submitted, so hopefully I won't have that issue. Thanks for the warning though!
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Raj Gupta
u might get less money for that day tho cuz they calculate it weird. like if ur weekly benefit is $1345 they divide by 7 so each day is worth $192.14 but I think they round down or something cuz my last payment was a few dollars off from what I calculated
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Lena Müller
That's correct. EDD calculates daily benefit amounts by dividing your weekly benefit amount by 7, regardless of whether there are business days or weekends. For a $1,345 weekly benefit, each day would be approximately $192.14, but they may apply rounding that affects the final amount slightly.
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Yara Assad
I think it depends if it's SDI or PFL honestly. When I was on paid family leave they paid differently than when I was on regular disability. The whole system is confusing!!!!
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Lena Müller
Both SDI and PFL handle end dates the same way - they both include the end date in the benefit period. The confusion might come from when you returned to work or if there were other factors affecting your claim. But the official policy is consistent across both programs.
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Zainab Mahmoud
Has anyone else noticed that the payments sometimes take an extra day to process at the end of a claim? My last week of disability took longer to hit my account than the previous payments did. Just something to keep in mind in case you're budgeting really tight.
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Carlos Mendoza
AuthorThat's good to know! I'll make sure I have enough funds to cover a potential delay. I can't afford any surprises right now.
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Giovanni Colombo
I just went through this exact situation last month! Yes, you absolutely get paid for the end date - January 23rd is included in your benefit period. I was worried about the same thing because my claim ended on a Wednesday and I wasn't sure if I'd get that final day. But EDD paid me through the end date just like everyone else is saying. Just make sure you complete your final certification correctly and don't indicate that you returned to work on the 23rd if you're actually starting back on the 24th. The daily amount should be your $1,345 divided by 7, so about $192 for that final day. Hope this helps ease your mind!
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