Will I get my first EDD SDI payment after waiting period ends on 11/24?

dont count on it hitting that soon lol. i filed in sept and had to wait almost 3 weeks after my waiting period for first payment. system is super backed up right now

The waiting period is the 7-day period where you're not eligible for benefits. After that, you're eligible for payment, but processing time varies. Technically, if everything was submitted correctly (your claim and your doctor's certification) and there are no issues that require additional review, you could receive payment within 7-10 days after your waiting period ends. However, realistically, it's often taking 10-14 days after the waiting period in 2025, sometimes longer if there are any flags on your claim that need manual review.

I just went through this last month. After my waiting period ended, it took exactly 12 days to get my first payment. And yes, they do backdate it to cover the period after your waiting period ended, so you won't lose any money - just might have to wait a bit. Make sure you've completed your certification if they asked for one (sometimes they don't for the first payment, depending on your claim type).

Wait did u make sure the doctor used the right diagnosis code?? My claim got held up for WEEKS bc my dr used wrong code and nobody told me until I finally got through to someone!!! Check ur claim details carefully

If you're concerned about the status of your claim, you're going to need to speak with an actual EDD representative. I was in the same boat last month and spent days trying to get through on their phone lines. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they have a system that connects you directly to an EDD agent without the endless waiting and disconnections. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my claim and when to expect payment. Saved me a lot of stress.

It's completely legitimate - they don't make the call for you, they get you through the phone system so you're actually connected to a real EDD agent. Then you talk directly to EDD yourself. I was desperate after trying for days to get through.

The EDD system is COMPLETE GARBAGE in 2025!!! I had to wait 23 DAYS after my waiting period for my first payment!!! Called 47 times and couldn't get through!!! They claim "10 business days" but that's a LIE!!! Nobody answers phones, nobody responds to online messages, and they expect us to survive with NO INCOME while they take their sweet time!!! The whole department needs to be investigated!!!

Just to clarify some information here: After your waiting period (11/16-11/24), you become eligible for benefits starting 11/25. The first payment typically covers the period from when your eligibility begins (11/25) through the end of the benefit week. EDD typically processes payments within 14 days after the end of each benefit period, though as others have mentioned, there can be delays. If your claim has no issues, you should receive payment for the period of 11/25 onward, but it may not arrive until mid-December. If you need to check on status, definitely try to reach a representative directly.

Just wanted to follow up - did you end up getting your payment? Any updates? I'm curious because I'm about to file my claim next week and want to know what to expect.