EDD SDI automatic payments vs. certification - which is my claim type?

Yes, if your paperwork specifically states 'automatic payment' then you don't need to certify for those benefits. Regular SDI claims typically work this way - once approved, payments are issued automatically for the period your doctor certified. This is different from disability due to pregnancy (where you DO need to certify) and completely different from unemployment (UI) which always requires bi-weekly certification.

i had the same thing last yr for my back surgery. automatic payments just showed up every 2 weeks, didnt have to do anything. best part of SDI vs unemployment lol

My SDI claim for gallbladder surgery said automatic payment too, BUT you still need to be careful about a few things!! 1) If you return to work BEFORE your disability period ends, you MUST tell them or you could get hit with overpayment 2) If your doctor extends your disability, you'll need a new medical certification form 3) Watch out when your claim is near the end date - sometimes they stop payments abruptly But yeah, no bi-weekly certification like unemployment requires. Thank GOD for that, the UI site is terrible.

For standard disability claims (not pregnancy-related), EDD SDI typically uses automatic payments based on your doctor's certification. However, the program can be confusing because the rules differ from benefit type to benefit type: - Regular SDI: Automatic payments (no certification) - Pregnancy Disability: Some periods require certification - Paid Family Leave (PFL): Requires certification - Unemployment (UI): Requires certification If you ever need to update your claim (extension, early return to work, etc.), you'll need to contact EDD directly. Their phone system is notorious, so consider using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) - I used their service last month to get through for my extension. They have a demo video here: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. Saved me days of frustration.

WATCH OUT!!!! I had "automatic payments" too but then my claim randomly stopped after week 6 even though I was approved for 12 weeks!!! Had to call 47 TIMES to get through to a rep who said there was a "system flag" on my account for no reason. SUCH A NIGHTMARE!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up on benefits you deserve!!!

I think you're confusing SDI with UI maybe? When I had my knee surgery, my disability claim had automatic payments, but when I was on unemployment last year, I had to certify every two weeks. Did your paperwork specifically say SDI or disability on it? The EDD handles multiple benefit types and they all have different rules.

just dont go back to work early without telling them or they'll say u committed fraud!!! happened to my cousin and he had to pay back like $1700

Just wanted to add - make sure you keep all your paperwork organized! I had automatic SDI payments for my wrist surgery last year and everything went smoothly, but I'm glad I kept copies of everything. Also, if you're worried about payment timing, mine came on the same day every two weeks like clockwork. The EDD debit card they send is actually pretty convenient too - you can check your balance online or with their app. Hope your recovery goes well!