EDD Pregnancy SDI payment delayed after submitting baby info - how long until I get paid?

ya this happens to everyone after u give birth. they need to know if ur switching to paid family leave or still on disability. took them like 4 days to process my stuff last year

This is standard procedure. For pregnancy claims, EDD needs verification of your delivery date to determine how to process your benefits going forward. If you had a vaginal delivery, you typically qualify for 6 weeks of SDI after birth. For a C-section, it's usually 8 weeks. After your postpartum SDI ends, you can transition to Paid Family Leave (PFL) for bonding time. The online form you submitted is the right approach, but processing times vary. Currently it's taking about 5-7 business days for them to process this information and release payment. They will backdate your payment to include any missed weeks. If you don't see movement on your claim by next Tuesday, you might need to follow up.

Congrats on the baby!!! I went through this exact same thing in January. So exciting but the EDD stuff is SUCH a headache at the worst possible time!!! 🤦‍♀️

I went through this exact process in February 2025. The online form submission is definitely the right move, but in my experience, EDD is currently taking 7-10 business days to process these postpartum verification forms. One thing to note: make sure you completed the DE 2501FP form specifically (the Pregnancy/Post-Partum Medical Certification). The system sometimes directs people to the wrong form, and that can further delay processing. Also, if you're planning to transition to Paid Family Leave after your SDI ends, start that application process at least 10 days before your disability period ends to avoid a gap in payments. The transition isn't automatic - you'll need to file a separate PFL claim.

If you need your payment urgently and can't wait for them to process the form, I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative directly. After submitting my baby info online, I was still waiting after a week with no movement. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes who processed my info right away and released my payment that same day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It saved me from late fees on my mortgage payment! With a newborn at home, the last thing you need is to waste hours trying to call EDD yourself.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DELAY YOUR MONEY!!! I went through this exact thing last year and NOBODY at EDD seems to understand that new moms can't spend HOURS on the phone!!! I submitted my form online and it took FIFTEEN DAYS to process!!! By that point I had late fees on EVERYTHING. EDD should just AUTOMATICALLY continue payments until they process the new info - it's CRUEL to cut people off when they have a NEWBORN!!!!!

I had my baby in January and had this same issue. Just an FYI - you might want to check that you properly classified your delivery method. I accidentally clicked vaginal delivery (I was exhausted when filling it out!) but I had a C-section, and that caused additional delays because my doctor's certification specified C-section. They had to reconcile the conflicting info which added another week to the process. Double-check what you submitted!

One more thing I should mention - make sure your doctor has submitted the updated medical certification form that indicates your actual delivery date and method. Sometimes the delay isn't just about the information you provided, but that they're waiting for your healthcare provider to submit updated paperwork. If it's been more than 10 days since you submitted your information, I would recommend contacting your doctor's office to confirm they've sent in the updated certification. This is especially important for C-section deliveries since you're eligible for the extended disability period.

Based on recent processing times, you should see movement on your claim within 5-7 business days. EDD will backpay any missed payments, so you won't lose any benefits. For your future planning: After your postpartum SDI ends (8 weeks post-C-section), you'll need to apply separately for Paid Family Leave. There's typically a few days gap between programs where you won't receive payment as they process the transition. Just something to budget for! Also, I recommend setting a calendar reminder to submit your PFL claim exactly 10 days before your SDI benefit period ends. This maximizes your chances of a smooth transition.

I'm going through something similar right now! Had my baby 2 weeks ago and my SDI payments stopped immediately after delivery. I submitted the birth info through the online portal 5 days ago and still haven't seen any movement on my claim. Reading through these responses is really helpful - sounds like 5-7 days is pretty typical for processing. One thing I learned from my experience is to screenshot everything when you submit forms online. I wish I had taken a picture of my submission confirmation because now I'm paranoid I filled something out wrong! @Amina Bah - definitely call your OB office like others suggested. Mine told me they automatically send updated certifications after delivery, but it doesn't hurt to confirm. Also, if you're really stressed about the timing with your bills, consider calling your utility companies to explain the situation. Most have programs for temporary payment delays, especially for new parents dealing with benefit processing delays. Hang in there - the money will come, it's just frustrating timing when you're already dealing with a newborn! 💕