SDI Maternity leave payment schedule - when will I see next deposit after initial payment?

They don't usually pay exactly on the 14th day. In my experience with maternity SDI earlier this year, the payment usually showed up 14-16 days after the previous one. If today is your 14th day, I'd expect it tomorrow or the next day. Also, it seems like they process batches of payments, not individual ones on a strict schedule. The system doesn't care if it's a weekend or weekday for calculating the days, but the deposit might not hit your bank until a business day.

congrats on the baby!! i got my payments every other tuesday when i was on maternity leave last winter. not sure if thats how its always done but mine were super consistent

The EDD NEVER pays on time!!! I was on maternity leave in February and they would say one date and then deposit 3-4 days later EVERY SINGLE TIME. Don't count on getting your money when they say you will. And good luck trying to get anyone on the phone if you have questions - I spent HOURS calling every day for a week!!!!

my sister just had a baby too and she said sometimes the payments come at like 9pm! so maybe check again before you go to bed tonight

The EDD disability payment schedule typically follows a bi-weekly cycle, but there are several factors that can affect the timing: 1. The 14-day count includes weekends and holidays, but processing might be delayed if the 14th day falls on a non-business day 2. For maternity claims specifically, payments are issued after each certification period 3. The time of day for deposit varies based on your bank's processing schedule 4. The first payment after the waiting period often follows a different timeline than subsequent payments If you're concerned about a delay beyond 16-17 days from your last payment, I recommend checking if your certification was processed correctly. You can verify this on your SDI Online account under "Payment Details." If it shows "Paid" but you haven't received funds, that's a bank processing delay. If it shows "Pending" after 16+ days, you may need to contact EDD directly.

When I was on disability last yr they always paid me late and one time my payment got lost in their system and I had to file this whole claim form thing to get them to reissue it. took like an extra month to get that money. I hope that doesnt happen to you with a new baby and everything! But yeah dont expect anything on time from them lol

Just to update you - I checked the EDD disability payment calendar for 2025, and while they don't list specific deposit dates (since those vary by individual claim start dates), they do note that processing times can take 1-2 business days after the 14th day of your certification period. Since you're on maternity SDI, your payments should continue automatically without re-certifying until your claim end date. The good news is that if your online account shows "Paid" status, the money is definitely coming. Most banks process EDD deposits early morning, but some can take until end of day.

That's such great news that your payment came through! I'm currently waiting for my first SDI payment after having my baby last month, and this thread has been so helpful in understanding the timeline. It's reassuring to know that even though EDD's timing can be unpredictable, the payments do eventually come through. Congratulations on your little one, and thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps other new moms like me who are navigating this system for the first time!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm a new mom (baby born 3 weeks ago) and just starting my SDI claim process. Reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly helpful - especially knowing that the timing can be unpredictable but the payments do come through eventually. @Taylor Chen, congratulations on your little one and thank you for sharing your journey! It's such a relief to see real experiences from other moms who've been through this. The tip about checking the SDI Online account for "Paid" status is something I'll definitely remember. This community is amazing for navigating all the EDD confusion!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant and planning to apply for SDI maternity leave soon, so reading through everyone's real experiences with payment timing has been invaluable. @Taylor Chen, congratulations on your baby and thank you for being so detailed about your timeline - it really helps set realistic expectations. The tip about checking the SDI Online account for "Paid" status is something I never would have known to do! It's also reassuring (though frustrating) to hear that delays are normal with EDD. I'll definitely be bookmarking this thread for when I'm in the same situation in a few weeks. This community seems like such a supportive place for navigating these government systems!