EDD SDI payment schedule confusion - when will my next benefit arrive after 10/30 payment?
Hi everyone, I'm totally confused about the EDD SDI payment schedule. I received my last disability payment on 10/30/23, but I have no idea when to expect the next one. I've been on disability since early October for a herniated disc (L4/L5) and physical therapy isn't helping as much as expected. My doctor certified me for 8 weeks total, but I'm getting worried because my bank account is running low. Does anyone know if there's a set schedule for payments? Is it every 2 weeks exactly, or do weekends/holidays affect the timing? The payment history on my EDD SDI Online account doesn't give any clues about future payments. I'd really appreciate any help understanding when I should expect the next deposit. Thanks!
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Summer Green
Generally, EDD disability payments come every two weeks if your doctor has completed the proper certifications. So if you received a payment on 10/30, your next one should arrive around 11/13, assuming everything is properly certified. However, there are a few things that could affect this timing: 1. Has your doctor submitted the continued medical certification form? They need to verify you're still disabled. 2. Holidays can sometimes delay payments by 1-2 days. 3. If you're approaching the end of your certification period, EDD might hold the payment until they receive updated medical info. You might want to check your SDI Online account to see if it shows any forms that need to be completed or if there are any messages about certification issues.
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Amun-Ra Azra
AuthorThank you! My doctor submitted the continued certification (I double checked with their office yesterday). I didn't realize the payment would be around 11/13 - that's actually a relief since I was worried something went wrong. The EDD website is so confusing to navigate.
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Gael Robinson
payments r always 2 wks apart unless theres a problem with ur claim. sometime they skip a few days if theres a holiday or weekend. check ur account for messages
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Edward McBride
Yup this is correct. I've been on SDI twice and it's always been every two weeks. Mark your calendar!
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Darcy Moore
The EDD payment system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!! I was supposed to get paid on a regular schedule but then they randomly skipped payments and gave me no explanation whatsoever!!! Had to call 47 TIMES before anyone picked up, and then they said there was a "system flag" on my account for no reason. They're probably doing the same to you - the computer randomly flags accounts and then your payments get held up while some bureaucrat takes their sweet time reviewing it. You need to call them ASAP and demand they release your payment! Don't wait around hoping it will just show up!
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Dana Doyle
While it's true that system flags can occasionally delay payments, this type of issue affects a very small percentage of claims. Most SDI payments do follow the regular bi-weekly schedule without problems. It's always good to check your SDI Online account for any messages or alerts before assuming there's a problem with your claim. Based on what the original poster described, it sounds like they're simply in between regular payment cycles.
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Liam Duke
I had same problem last month with my herniated disc disability claim! The payment schedule is confusing bc my first payment came after 10 days but then next ones were 14 days apart. i think they do the first one different maybe?? When I tried calling EDD the wait was over 3 hrs and then they hung up on me :
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Manny Lark
I had exactly the same experience trying to call EDD about my payment schedule! It's practically impossible to get through to them using their regular phone lines. After days of getting disconnected, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an EDD representative within 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It was totally worth it because the EDD rep explained that my payment schedule was normal - they do process the first payment differently, and after that it stabilizes to every two weeks. Saved me so much stress not having to keep calling and getting disconnected!
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Dana Doyle
To clarify the EDD SDI payment schedule: 1. Your first disability payment typically arrives 10-14 days after your claim is approved (not counting the 7-day unpaid waiting period). 2. Subsequent payments are processed bi-weekly (every 14 days) from your last payment date. 3. If your last payment was on 10/30/2023, your next payment should process around 11/13/2025, assuming no certification issues. 4. If 11/13 falls on a weekend or holiday, it may arrive the next business day. 5. You can verify your next anticipated payment date by logging into your SDI Online account and checking the "View Payment Activity" section. If you don't receive your payment within 2-3 days of the expected date, check your SDI Online account for any messages regarding certification issues or call EDD directly to inquire about the status.
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Amun-Ra Azra
AuthorThank you for the detailed explanation! I checked my SDI Online account and you're right - there's a section showing the next anticipated payment date that I somehow missed before. It does show 11/13 as the next payment, so everything seems to be on track. I've set a reminder on my phone to check my account again if it doesn't arrive by 11/16.
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Edward McBride
Just a heads up - I was on disability for 3 months last year for back surgery and I noticed that my payments always hit my account 1-2 days BEFORE the date shown in the system. So don't be surprised if you get your money a little early!
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Gael Robinson
not for me, mine always came exactly on day shown or 1 day later. think it depends on ur bank
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Liam Duke
My dad was on EDD disability and he said they changed the payment thing this year so now you gotta certify every two weeks like unemployment instead of just getting paid automatically. Is that right??? Do we have to do something every two weeks now to get paid????
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Summer Green
Your dad might be confusing Unemployment Insurance (UI) with State Disability Insurance (SDI). For UI, you do need to certify every two weeks. For SDI, once your claim is established, you typically don't need to certify every two weeks. Instead, your doctor provides medical certifications at the intervals required by EDD (usually every 1-2 months depending on your condition). There are exceptions though - if you return to work part-time or have other changes in your situation, you might need to provide updates more frequently. But for standard disability claims, you don't need to manually certify every two weeks like with unemployment.
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Amun-Ra Azra
Update: My payment arrived today (11/13) just like you all said it would! Thanks everyone for your help understanding the schedule. I was really stressing about it, but now I can plan better knowing it's a consistent two-week cycle. I appreciate all the advice!
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Summer Green
Glad to hear your payment arrived on schedule! It's always a relief when things work as they should. Make sure to mark your calendar for future payment dates, and keep an eye on when your current medical certification expires - you'll want to make sure your doctor submits the updated certification before then to avoid any payment gaps. Hope your recovery continues to progress well!
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Javier Hernandez
That's great news that your payment arrived on time! For future reference, you can also set up text or email alerts through your SDI Online account to get notified when payments are processed. This helped me a lot when I was on disability - I'd get a notification the day before the money hit my account. Also, since you mentioned you're dealing with a herniated disc at L4/L5, make sure to keep track of your physical therapy appointments and any changes in your condition. If your recovery isn't progressing as expected, your doctor might need to extend your disability period, which would require submitting additional medical documentation to EDD. It's always better to handle these things proactively rather than waiting until the last minute! Hope your back continues to heal and that the rest of your disability claim goes smoothly.
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