When do EDD SDI payments arrive after the first payment? Payment schedule confusion

EDD SDI payments are typically issued every two weeks for most claimants. Since you got your first payment on November 21st, you should expect your next payment around December 5th, assuming there aren't any certification issues. Just make sure you submit your continued claim certification form (DE 2500A) when they send it to you - that's what triggers the next payment.

it depends on how ur doctor filled out ur form. if they certified u for the whole 3 months at once u might get paid automatically. i didn't have to do anything after initial claim and got paid every 2 weeks

For California SDI, payments typically come every two weeks after your first payment. So if you received your first payment on November 21st, you can expect your next one around December 5th, then December 19th, and so on. Regarding certification: unlike unemployment, SDI certification varies by case. In some situations, your doctor may have certified for the full period already. In others, you might need to submit continued claim forms (DE 2500A) that arrive by mail. I'd recommend logging into your SDI Online account to check if you need to submit any additional forms. You can see your claim status and if there are any pending certifications needed.

When I was on disability last year, I kept having problems with late payments! Some would come on time and others would be delayed. You might want to call EDD to confirm your payment schedule and make sure everything is set up right. I spent DAYS trying to get through on the phone though...

OMG the 7 day waiting period for SDI is so annoying!!! Did they make you wait a full week before benefits started? That first week doesn't count toward your payments which is total BS if you ask me. My first payment was late and then the rest were on time every 2 weeks.

Just to clarify about the certification process: if your doctor certified you for the full 3-month period up front, you likely won't need to submit bi-weekly certifications like with unemployment. However, if your doctor only certified for part of the period, you'll either need to have them submit additional medical certifications OR you might receive continued claim forms (DE 2500A) to complete. Either way, payments should continue automatically every two weeks as long as all required certifications are on file. The November 21st payment likely covered your benefit period from November 7th (after the waiting period) through November 20th. Your next payment should cover November 21st through December 4th, and would typically arrive on December 5th.

Just wanted to add that you can also set up direct deposit through your SDI Online account if you haven't already - it makes receiving payments much faster and more reliable than waiting for checks in the mail. Also, keep all your payment records organized because you'll need them for tax purposes next year. SDI payments are taxable income, so you'll receive a 1099-G form. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently waiting for my SDI approval and had no idea about some of these details. The information about the bi-weekly payment schedule, potential certification requirements, and especially the direct deposit setup is exactly what I needed to know. I'm also grateful for the heads up about the tax implications - I definitely wouldn't have thought about keeping records for the 1099-G. One question I have: if there are any delays or issues with payments, is it better to try calling EDD directly or use the SDI Online account to troubleshoot first? I've heard mixed experiences about reaching EDD by phone, but I want to know the most efficient way to resolve problems if they come up during my claim period.