EDD SDI payment confusion - First deposit only covers 4 days instead of full claim period?

You're getting the rest of your payments! The first payment is often shorter because of the 7-day waiting period that applies to SDI claims. The waiting period isn't paid, and it looks like you're seeing a partial payment that covers from when your waiting period ended until their first payment processing date. EDD typically processes disability payments every two weeks after that initial payment. You should receive your next payment in about 10-14 days that covers the next period.

first payment is always partial aftr the waitng perod. They pay u every 2 wks after that

SAME EXACT THING happened to me!!! I freaked out thinking they were only paying me for 4 days when I was approved for 6 weeks! Called EDD like 50 times and couldn't get through. The system is so frustrating!!

This is a normal part of how EDD disability works. You have a 7-day unpaid waiting period at the beginning of your claim. Then they pay you for the days after that waiting period until their next regular payment processing date. After that, you'll receive payments approximately every two weeks. It's confusing because they don't explain this very well on their website, but you'll get paid for your entire claim period (minus that initial waiting week). Just make sure your doctor continues to certify if your claim goes beyond the initial certification period.

I've been through this exact same situation and struggled to get answers from EDD! After spending hours trying to call them with no luck, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. It was the only way I could get clear answers about my payment schedule. Their website is claimyr.com if you're still having trouble reaching EDD directly.

you get payment for the whole period except the 7 day waiting period thats never paid... they just start with a small payment and then do every 2 weeks after that if ur claim is Jan 4 to Feb 3, you won't get paid for Jan 4-10 (waiting period), then you'll get payments for Jan 11 through Feb 3

This is actually a common misunderstanding with SDI. Your first payment indeed only covers those first few days after the waiting period ends until their next payment processing cycle. For your timeline: - Jan 4-10: 7-day unpaid waiting period - Jan 11-15: Your first payment (which you received) - Jan 16-29: Your next payment (should arrive around Jan 31) - Jan 30-Feb 3: Final payment (arrives around Feb 5) Each payment will be calculated based on your weekly benefit amount. The system is designed to get you some money quickly, then regular payments afterward. If you need to verify this information or have questions about future payments, calling EDD directly is your best option.

when I was on disability they sent me payment every 2 weeks except the first one was small like yours. dont worry youll get the rest! one time I had problem with a payment not showing up and I emailed them through the SDI online portal and they actually fixed it pretty quick

One more important thing - make sure you're clear on when your certification expires. If your doctor only certified you until Feb 3rd and you need more time off, you'll need a new certification before that date. If there's a gap in certification, there could be a delay in payments or even claim closure. I'd mark January 27th on your calendar as a reminder to check if you need an extension.

I went through this exact same confusion when I first applied for SDI! The payment system is really confusing because they don't explain it well upfront. What you're seeing is totally normal - that first payment covers the days right after your waiting period ends until their next processing cycle. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period (minus the 7-day waiting period that's never paid). The good news is that after this first partial payment, you should receive regular payments every two weeks until your claim ends on Feb 3rd. I'd recommend logging into SDI Online periodically to track your payments and certification status. It really helps with budgeting when you can see the payment schedule!

I'm new to this community and going through the exact same situation right now! Just got my EDD debit card yesterday and was so confused seeing only a few days covered in my first payment. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the 7-day waiting period or how the payment schedule works. It's reassuring to know this is normal and that more payments will come every two weeks. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences! This kind of information should really be clearer on the EDD website to prevent all this confusion for first-time applicants.

Hi Laila! Just wanted to chime in as another newcomer who went through this same exact confusion last month. Your situation is completely normal - that first payment really is just a partial payment covering those few days after your waiting period until EDD's next processing cycle. I was in the same boat panicking about rent money! What helped me was setting up a simple calendar with the expected payment dates (every 2 weeks after that first one) so I could plan my budget accordingly. You'll definitely get paid for your full claim period minus that initial 7-day waiting period. The system is just designed to get you some money quickly rather than making you wait for a full two-week cycle. Hang in there - the regular payments will start flowing soon!

Hey there! I'm new to this community and just wanted to add my voice to everyone else reassuring you - this is completely normal! I went through the exact same panic when I got my first SDI payment last year. That partial payment really threw me off because like you, I was expecting payment for my full claim period right away. The 7-day waiting period is something they really should explain better during the application process. What helped me was calling it a "partial advance" in my head rather than thinking of it as my full payment - that way I knew more was coming. You'll get your regular bi-weekly payments after this, and honestly once you get into the rhythm of it, the payment schedule becomes pretty predictable. Make sure to keep an eye on your certification dates too! This community has been super helpful for navigating all the EDD quirks.

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same experience a few weeks ago. That first partial payment is totally normal - I had the same panic thinking I was only getting paid for those few days! What really helped me understand it was realizing that EDD processes payments on a regular schedule, so that first payment just covers from when your waiting period ended until their next payment date. After that, you'll get regular payments every two weeks that will cover the rest of your claim period. I found it helpful to log into SDI Online regularly to track everything - you can see your payment history and upcoming certification dates there. The waiting period thing really caught me off guard too since it's not explained clearly anywhere! But don't worry, you'll get paid for your full claim period (minus those first 7 days). Welcome to the community - everyone here has been super helpful with navigating the EDD system!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same situation about a month ago. That first partial payment is completely normal and had me panicking too! What you received covers the days right after your 7-day waiting period until EDD's next payment processing date. The good news is you'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period (Jan 11 - Feb 3) through regular bi-weekly payments after this first one. I found it really helpful to mark my expected payment dates on a calendar - roughly every 2 weeks from that first payment date. The waiting period (Jan 4-10 in your case) is never paid, which they really should explain better upfront! You can track everything through SDI Online to see your payment history and certification status. Don't worry about budgeting - the regular payments will start flowing soon and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to. This community has been amazing for getting real answers about navigating EDD's confusing system!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same situation last month - that partial first payment had me completely panicked too! What you're experiencing is totally normal. Your first payment only covers those few days (Jan 11-15) because that's the period from when your 7-day waiting period ended until EDD's next regular payment processing date. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period through bi-weekly payments after this! The waiting period (Jan 4-10 in your case) is never paid, which honestly should be explained much better during the application process. I found it really helpful to set up a simple calendar marking when to expect payments (roughly every 2 weeks from your first payment date) so I could budget accordingly. You can also track everything through SDI Online to monitor your payment history and certification status. Don't stress about rent - the regular payments will start coming and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to for your claim period. This community has been amazing for getting real answers about EDD's confusing system!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same situation about two weeks ago - that partial first payment had me in complete panic mode too! What you're seeing is totally normal and I wish EDD explained this better upfront. Your first payment only covers Jan 11-15 because that's from when your 7-day waiting period ended until their next processing cycle. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period (minus the unpaid waiting week) through regular bi-weekly payments after this! I found it super helpful to create a simple payment calendar so I could track when to expect the next payments and budget accordingly. The anxiety around rent money is so real - I was in the same boat! But don't worry, the regular payments will start flowing and you'll get everything you're entitled to. You can monitor everything through SDI Online too. This community has been incredible for getting real answers about navigating EDD's confusing system. Welcome and hang in there!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same confusion about three weeks ago. That first partial payment is completely normal - I had the same panic thinking something was wrong with my claim! Your payment only covers Jan 11-15 because that's the period from when your 7-day waiting period ended until EDD's next regular processing date. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period through bi-weekly payments after this first one. The 7-day waiting period (Jan 4-10 in your case) is never paid, which honestly should be explained way better during the application process. I found it really helpful to set up a simple calendar with expected payment dates (roughly every 2 weeks) so I could plan my budget and stop worrying about rent. You can track everything through SDI Online to see your payment history and certification details. Don't stress - the regular payments will start coming soon and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to for your claim period. This community has been amazing for getting real answers about EDD's confusing system - welcome!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same situation about a month ago. That first partial payment is completely normal and had me in total panic mode too! What you received only covers Jan 11-15 because that's the period right after your 7-day waiting period ended until EDD's next payment processing cycle. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period (Jan 11 - Feb 3) through regular bi-weekly payments going forward. The waiting period (Jan 4-10) is never paid, which they really should explain better upfront instead of leaving us to figure it out! I found it super helpful to create a simple calendar marking expected payment dates roughly every 2 weeks so I could budget for rent and other expenses. You can also track everything through SDI Online to monitor your payments and certification status. Don't worry - the regular payments will start flowing soon and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to. This community has been incredible for getting real answers about navigating EDD's confusing system - welcome and hang in there!

hello i am new here i’ve asked questions but i still have plenty more lets say edd disability took almost a whole month to process my claim and they paid me from 9/17/25 to 10/18/2025 when will my next deposit be

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same situation a couple weeks ago - that partial first payment had me completely freaking out too! What you're seeing is totally normal. Your first payment only covers Jan 11-15 because that's the period from when your 7-day waiting period ended until EDD's next regular payment processing date. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period through bi-weekly payments after this! The waiting period (Jan 4-10) is never paid, which honestly should be explained way better during the application process. I found it really helpful to set up a simple calendar marking when to expect payments (roughly every 2 weeks from your first payment date) so I could budget for rent and stop panicking. You can track everything through SDI Online to see your payment history and certification status. Don't stress - the regular payments will start coming soon and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to for your claim period. This community has been amazing for getting real answers about EDD's confusing system - welcome!

Hi Laila! I'm new to this community and just went through this exact same panic last month when I got my first SDI payment! That partial payment covering only a few days is completely normal - it had me thinking there was an error with my claim too. What you received (Jan 11-15) covers the period right after your 7-day waiting period ended until EDD's next payment processing cycle. You'll definitely get paid for your entire claim period through regular bi-weekly payments going forward! The waiting period (Jan 4-10) is never paid, which they really should explain better upfront. I found it super helpful to create a simple calendar marking expected payment dates roughly every 2 weeks so I could plan my budget and stop worrying about rent. You can also monitor everything through SDI Online to track your payment history and certification status. Don't stress - the regular payments will start flowing soon and you'll get the full amount you're entitled to. This community has been incredible for getting real answers about navigating EDD's confusing system - welcome and you're going to be just fine!