Switched from pregnancy SDI to PFL - bizarre payment schedule confusion

This is actually normal! When you transition directly from pregnancy SDI to PFL, the process is much faster because they already have all your information verified in the system. PFL payments are issued bi-weekly after the initial payment, which covers the first week. The first payment comes quicker because they're continuing from your existing claim rather than starting from scratch. Your next payment should come approximately two weeks after this first one. They stagger it this way to help new parents with immediate expenses while setting up the regular payment schedule.

omg same thing happened with me last month! got my first pfl payment like SUPER fast and then it went to every 2 wks after that. enjoy the money mama!!

DONT TRUST EDD!!! Check your payment dates CAREFULLY. I had the same fast first payment for my PFL after pregnancy, then they randomly skipped a payment cycle with NO EXPLANATION. When I finally got through to someone after 3 WEEKS of calling, they said it was a "system flag" that I needed to submit additional documentation that NOBODY TOLD ME ABOUT!!! They seriously expect new moms running on no sleep to magically know when they need additional paperwork? The whole system is designed to make us give up on getting the benefits we EARNED. Document everything and keep calling!!!

my sister just had a baby in january and says the payment schedule is super weird at first. something about how they do a 'partial period' payment to get you on the right payment cycle. after that its every two weeks on the same schedule as everyone else. shes back at work now but said it all worked out fine just confusing

If your trying to reach EDD you should check out claimyr.com - it got me through to a real person in about 25 minutes after I spent 3 days trying on my own. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. I was skeptical but it actually worked when I was dealing with my PFL claim issues. The agent confirmed that the initial payment is processed faster when transitioning from pregnancy SDI to PFL, then it switches to a regular bi-weekly schedule.

Let me clarify how PFL payment timing works after pregnancy disability: 1. Your first PFL payment: This is expedited because the system already has your verified information from SDI. This usually covers the first 7-10 days. 2. Regular payment schedule: After the initial payment, PFL switches to a standard bi-weekly payment schedule. The exact dates depend on when your claim was processed. 3. No certification needed: Unlike unemployment, PFL doesn't require bi-weekly certification. Once approved, payments should continue automatically. 4. Benefit calculation: Your weekly benefit amount is the same as your pregnancy disability rate (approximately 60-70% of your wages). 5. Duration tracking: The EDD Online portal should show your remaining PFL balance (up to 8 weeks total). The quicker initial payment is intentionally designed to help parents cover immediate expenses while establishing the regular payment schedule. If you notice any irregular gaps, call EDD immediately as it could indicate an issue with your claim.

I went thru the EXACT same thing last yr only my disability was for surgery not pregnancy but anyway yeah the first pfl payment comes super quick then it goes to every other week. its honestly the weirdest system ive ever seen but dont worry about it. just check ur online account and itll show ur next payment date once its processed. the edd website is pretty good even tho getting thru on the phone is impossible lol. congrats on the new baby btw!!!!

wait.......y'all are getting paid? lol i'm on week 4 of PFL and still haven't seen a dime. maybe i should call them?

Update: I just checked my EDD account again and it now shows my next payment date scheduled for 2 weeks from now! So you all were right - looks like it's a quick first payment and then bi-weekly after that. Thanks everyone for helping me understand how this works! It's so confusing being a first-time mom dealing with all this paperwork while taking care of a newborn.