EDD SDI payment schedule confusion - will next disability payment come automatically?

Yes, your payments will come automatically as long as you've properly completed your continued claim certification forms. SDI payments are generally issued every two weeks after your initial payment, but only if all paperwork is in order. Make sure your doctor continues submitting the required medical certifications if your disability is ongoing. You can check your payment status in your SDI Online account under 'Payment Activity.

it depends on yr claim type tbh. reg SDI is different from PFL. for disability u usually get paid every 2 wks but ONLY if ur doc does the right paperwork. check ur SDI Online account first.

Your payments should come automatically if everything is set up correctly. Here's how it works: When you first apply for SDI, you receive a DE 2501 form. Your doctor completes their portion establishing your disability. For ONGOING payments, EDD will automatically send you a continued claim certification form (DE 2500A) about every 2 weeks. You MUST complete and return this form to keep receiving benefits. If you haven't received this form yet, that could be why you're confused about the next payment. You should expect your next payment around March 26th IF you've submitted your continued claim certification. Check your SDI Online account under "Forms" to see if there's a continued claim form waiting for you to complete.

The EDD system is SO FRUSTRATING!! I had the exact same problem last year after my back surgery. They never tell you clearly that you need to keep certifying! I missed TWO payments because of this and ended up with late fees on all my bills. The certification forms are supposed to come in the mail, but half the time they don't even arrive. ALWAYS check your SDI Online account for forms! Don't trust that they'll mail you anything important.

Quick tip - make a calendar reminder to check for new forms every 2 weeks! That's what got me through my 5-month disability claim last year. The system is weird.

I've been on SDI for 7 months now and lemme tell you, getting through to an actual person at EDD when you have questions is practically impossible. I spent days trying to call about a payment issue. After 45+ calls over 3 days getting disconnected, I finally discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) which connected me to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Totally worth it when you need answers about your claim status or missing forms.

Anyone else confused about why EDD makes this so complicated? Like why isn't there just a regular payment schedule like with a normal paycheck? And why don't they notify you properly about certification requirements? It's like they WANT people to mess up and miss payments.

To answer your original question more precisely: After you submit your continued claim certification, payment processing typically takes 1-2 business days if there are no issues with your claim. So if you complete the form today, you should see the payment by early next week. Also, to clear up some confusion in this thread - SDI payments aren't on a fixed schedule like a paycheck because they're based on your certification periods, which can vary based on your disability situation and when forms are submitted. That's why it seems inconsistent compared to regular employment pay.

dont forget u only get paid for 52 weeks max on SDI!!

Just wanted to add that you can also set up direct deposit if you haven't already - it makes the payments come faster than waiting for a check in the mail. You can do this through your SDI Online account under "Payment Preferences." Also, keep all your certification forms and payment records organized in case there are any issues down the line. EDD sometimes asks for documentation if there's ever a question about your claim. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!