EDD SDI payment schedule confusion - when will my next benefit arrive after 10/30 payment?

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.

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

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!

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 :

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.

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!

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????

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!

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.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through the EDD SDI process twice now - once for a shoulder injury and once for knee surgery. The bi-weekly payment schedule is pretty reliable once you get into the rhythm of it, but I learned a few things that might help others: 1. Always keep a backup of your medical certifications - I had one get "lost" in EDD's system and it caused a 3-week delay in payments while they sorted it out. 2. If you're doing physical therapy, make sure your PT provider is communicating with your certifying doctor about your progress (or lack thereof). Sometimes the PT notes can help support extending your disability period if you're not improving as expected. 3. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for a slightly longer certification period if your condition is unpredictable. It's easier to return to work early than to scramble for extensions when you're still not ready. The whole process can be really stressful when you're already dealing with an injury, but this community has been super helpful for navigating all the confusing parts of EDD. Glad to see people supporting each other through it!