EDD SDI ending 8/8 - Can I get paid before applying for PFL?

You'll get one more SDI payment that covers 7/30-8/8. EDD pays disability in two-week increments when possible, but the final payment will just cover those remaining days. You don't need to do anything special - it should process automatically as long as your doctor certified you through 8/8. As for PFL, you technically CAN apply before your SDI ends, but I recommend waiting until 8/8 or even a day after just to avoid any system confusion. The PFL application will ask for your last day of work, which would be 8/8 in your case.

Congrats on the baby! I just went thru this in March. They WILL pay you for those last days but sometimes there's a gap between payments if it's less than 2 weeks. Make sure u apply for PFL ASAP after ur SDI ends!!! I waited 3 days and regretted it bc it took forever to process.

The system is stupid sometimes. YES you'll get paid for those last days BUT I've seen EDD mess up the dates when it's a partial period. Double check your claim status online a few days after 7/29 passes. If you don't see any pending payments by 8/1 or 8/2, CALL THEM!!!! Don't wait or you'll be stuck without money. And with a newborn that's the LAST thing you need!!

had the same issue last year. Edd paid me until my return to work date without me doing anything. But wait about 3 days after your last payment before applying for pfl because the system gets confused if you apply while still on sdi.

The way SDI works is you'll get paid through your last certified day (8/8). Since EDD typically processes payments in 2-week increments, your final payment will just cover those remaining days. For PFL, while you can submit your claim up to 41 days BEFORE your PFL start date, I strongly recommend waiting until your SDI claim fully processes and shows as completed in the system. This prevents claim conflicts that can delay your PFL benefits. Important: Make sure your SDI claim status shows "Returned to Work" after 8/8 before filing for PFL. If you have trouble reaching an EDD rep to check on your claim status, I've used Claimyr (claimyr.com) before and they got me connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes - saved me from days of redial hell. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works.

Im so confused about all this benefit stuff lol. I thought unemployment and disability were the same thing? Why do u need PFL if ur already getting disability??

I just went through EXACTLY this in June! My disability ended 6/12 and my last payment covered through 5/29. I got a smaller payment for 5/30-6/12 automatically about a week after my previous payment. Then I applied for PFL on 6/13 and the transition was pretty smooth. Just make sure all your paperwork is in order for the PFL application because they're super strict about the documentation for bonding claims! They want birth certificate, proof of relationship, etc.

One more thing I forgot - if u had state disability insurance taken out of ur paychecks u shud be eligible for both! Some ppl think if u get SDI u cant get PFL but there seperate benefits and u can get both as long as u qualify!

Just wanted to add my experience - I had a similar situation last year where my SDI ended mid-month. The final payment did come through automatically, but it took about 3-4 days longer than my usual payment schedule. Don't panic if it doesn't show up exactly when you expect it! Also, when you do apply for PFL, make sure to select "bonding" as your reason and not "caring for family member" - I made that mistake initially and had to resubmit. The bonding claim process is much more straightforward once you have all your documents ready. Good luck with your new baby!

As someone new to this whole process, I'm really grateful for all the detailed responses here! I'm in a similar situation - my SDI is ending soon and I'm planning to transition to PFL for bonding time. One question I have is about the timing of when to submit the PFL application. I've seen some people say to wait until SDI officially ends, while others mention you can apply up to 41 days before. For someone who wants to avoid any gaps in benefits, what's the safest approach? Also, should I be worried about any potential overlap issues if I apply too early? I definitely don't want to mess up either claim!

As someone who just went through this exact transition in May, I can confirm you'll definitely get that final SDI payment for July 30-August 8! Mine came through about 5 days after my regular payment date, so don't worry if it's slightly delayed. For the PFL application, I'd echo what others have said about waiting until August 9th or 10th to apply. I made the mistake of applying while my SDI was still technically active and it created a whole mess that took 3 weeks to sort out. EDD's system really doesn't like overlapping claims. Also, pro tip: when you do apply for PFL, have your baby's birth certificate already uploaded as a PDF because the document upload can be finicky. Congratulations on your little one and best of luck with the transition!

Just wanted to share my recent experience since I went through this exact transition in March! My SDI ended on a mid-month date too (March 15th) and I was worried about that final partial payment. It did come through automatically about 4-5 days after my regular payment date, so don't stress if it's not exactly on schedule. For the PFL application, I cannot stress this enough - WAIT until your SDI claim shows "Returned to Work" status before applying! I got impatient and applied 2 days early, thinking it would be fine since my disability period was basically over. Big mistake! It flagged both claims and I had to spend hours on the phone getting it sorted out. The EDD rep told me this happens all the time and their system really doesn't handle overlapping claims well. My advice: Check your SDI status online on August 9th, and once it shows you've returned to work, then submit your PFL application. A day or two gap is SO much better than weeks of delays. Also make sure you select "bonding with new child" and not "caring for family member" when you apply - they're processed differently. Wishing you a smooth transition and congratulations on your new baby!