EDD SDI payment schedule confusion - when will my next disability deposit arrive?

Thanks! That's a relief to hear. I was worried there might be some weird gap or delay I wasn't aware of.

Oh, I didn't realize there was a way to see that in my account! I'll check the View Payment Activity section right now. Thanks for the detailed info!

This is correct. My payments sometimes came every 12 days and sometimes 16 days apart depending on weekends and how quickly the certification was processed. The SDI Online portal is definitely the best place to check.

I had the same experience!! The payment dates were all over the place. My doctor was late submitting one certification and my payment was delayed by almost 2 weeks. No notification or anything, just nothing in my account when I was expecting it. Super stressful.

I had payment timing issues too, but I finally got through to an EDD SDI rep using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They connect you directly to an actual EDD agent instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. The agent explained that payment delays usually happen when there's a certification issue or system backlog. Once I understood the pattern, it was easier to plan for potential delays.

Never heard of that service before but I'll check it out if I need to contact them again! Anything is better than their regular phone system.

That's really good to know. My doctor initially certified me for 8 weeks, but said I might need longer depending on how my recovery goes. I'll make sure to get any extension paperwork submitted early to avoid delays.

this is confussing because my brother was on unemployment and had to do the bi-weekly thing but I'm on SDI and haven't had to do anything since i got approved... do i need to be filling something out???

For standard SDI claims, your medical provider submits the continued certifications, not you. However, you should stay in contact with your doctor's office to ensure they're submitting these forms on time. If you're on SDI for pregnancy, the rules are a bit different. It's always a good idea to log into your SDI Online account regularly to check your claim status and ensure everything is proceeding as expected.

nice! glad you found it. the edd system is so confusing at first but once you figure out where everything is its not so bad

That's a great tip, thank you! I just checked and my banking info is correct, but I wouldn't have thought to verify that.

This happened to my sister too! Her credit union merged with another bank and changed all the routing numbers. She didn't realize until her SDI payment bounced back. It's definitely worth checking periodically, especially if you've had any banking changes recently. The EDD website lets you update your direct deposit info pretty easily once you log in.

Welcome to the SDI journey! I'm also pretty new to this whole process and this thread has been incredibly helpful. It's reassuring to know that others have navigated these same confusing waters successfully. The community here really knows their stuff - I've learned more in this one thread than I did from hours of trying to decipher the EDD website. Good luck with your claim and hope your payments come through smoothly!

Totally agree! I wish someone had told me about the Payment Activity section when I first applied - would have saved me so much anxiety about when payments would arrive. The EDD website is definitely not user-friendly for newcomers. One thing I'd add is to bookmark that Payment Activity page because you'll probably want to check it regularly, especially if you're budgeting around your payment dates. Also, don't panic if a payment is a day or two late - I've noticed they sometimes process on different days of the week depending on holidays and weekends. This community has been amazing for getting real answers that you can't find anywhere else!

Welcome to the SDI process! I'm also relatively new to this - got approved about a month ago. One thing I wish I had known earlier is to create an account on the SDI Online portal as soon as you submit your application, even before approval. That way you can track the status of your claim and get familiar with the interface. The waiting period for approval can be really stressful, but from what I've seen here, most people do get approved if their medical documentation is solid. Also, make sure your doctor's office knows they'll need to submit ongoing certifications once you're approved - some offices aren't familiar with the SDI process and need a heads up. Good luck with your application!

Thanks for sharing your longer-term experience! That's really valuable perspective. I'm definitely going to bookmark that Payment Activity page and get into the habit of checking it regularly. The tip about keeping payment confirmations is smart too - I wouldn't have thought of that but can see how it could be important if there are ever any issues. It's encouraging to hear that it gets more manageable over time, even if there are occasional hiccups with extensions or updates. This whole thread has been such a great crash course in navigating SDI!

That's really helpful advice about keeping payment confirmations! I'm just starting my SDI journey and hadn't thought about documenting everything, but that makes total sense. Quick question - when you say the payment schedule can get "temporarily messed up" during extensions, how long did those delays typically last for you? I'm trying to prepare mentally and financially for potential hiccups since my doctor already mentioned I might need to extend my initial claim period.

@4e59addc0d79 That's a great question about extension delays! In my experience, when I had to extend my claim, there was about a 5-7 day delay beyond my normal payment schedule. The key is making sure your doctor submits the extension paperwork well before your current claim period expires - ideally at least a week early. When I was proactive about it the second time, the delay was only 2-3 days. The SDI Online portal will usually show a status like "pending medical review" during extensions, so you'll have some visibility into what's happening. Just budget for potentially being without a payment for up to a week to be safe!

I'm so glad this thread is helping you too! I was in the exact same position just a few weeks ago - waiting for approval and completely stressed about the unknown. This community really is a goldmine of practical information that you just can't get anywhere else. One thing I'd suggest is to start getting familiar with the SDI Online portal now while you're waiting, even though your claim isn't approved yet. You can create an account and poke around the interface so you'll know exactly where to find things like the Payment Activity section once you're approved. The 10-day mark is still pretty early in the process, so try not to worry too much about the wait time. Hang in there - sounds like you're being really proactive about preparing for what comes next!

Congratulations on getting approved! That 2-week wait must have been so stressful. I'm actually still waiting for my approval (going on 3 weeks now) and threads like this are keeping me sane. It's such a relief to hear that the Payment Activity section actually gives you real dates - I was worried I'd just be guessing when payments would come. Quick question since you just got approved - did they send you any kind of confirmation email or notification, or did you just have to keep checking your online account? I've been obsessively logging in every day but wasn't sure if I'd get some kind of alert when the decision comes through.