Will I receive final EDD SDI payment when claim shows 'returning to work' on same day as pay date?

Yes, you should still receive your final payment. The important thing to understand is that SDI pays for the period BEFORE your return-to-work date. So if Dec 1 is listed as your return date, you'll be paid for the period ending Nov 30th. The payment might be processed on Dec 1 or shortly after, but you're entitled to it regardless of when it actually hits your account.

same thing happened 2 me last month! got my final payment like 3 days after my return date. no worries

When I hit my 52 weeks last year they automatically stopped my payments. Had to call them several times to make sure I'd get the final one. So stressful!

I went through this EXACT situation in September. EDD's system can be so FRUSTRATING!!! My return date was Sept 15 and that was supposed to be when I'd get paid too. I ended up not getting my final payment automatically - had to call them like 50 times before getting through. They claimed I needed to do some additional certification even though nobody told me about it. Make sure you call them BEFORE your return date to verify everything is set up correctly!!!

I struggled with the same issue until I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). It got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The rep I spoke with explained that when your return-to-work date matches your payment date, you should still receive payment for the period ending the day before. However, sometimes the system flags these for manual review, which can delay payment. Getting ahead of it by speaking with a rep can help ensure everything processes correctly.

Just to clarify some of the information here: 1. You are entitled to SDI benefits through your last day of disability (Nov 30th in your case) 2. The "return to work" date (Dec 1) is the first day you're considered able to work 3. The payment should be processed for the period ending Nov 30th 4. The 52-week benefit period refers to the maximum duration of a claim, but doesn't affect your eligibility for payment through your last disability day 5. Since you mentioned you don't actually have a job to return to, that won't affect your final payment - the medical certification is what matters I recommend checking your SDI Online account around Dec 2-3 if you don't see the payment process as expected. You can also submit a message through your SDI Online account asking them to verify your final payment status.

I just went thru this in October! My doctor put Oct 15 as return date but I was still looking for work too. I got super confused about my last payment so I called EDD. Took forever to get someone. When I finally did they said I would still get my final payment but there might be a slight delay because the system sometimes puts a hold on final payments for review. Mine came about 5 days later than usual but I DID get it. The important thing is to make sure your doctor properly completed the final certification - that's what determines if you get paid, not whether you actually have a job to return to.

this happened to my sister too! she freaked out cause she didnt get paid right away but then it showed up like a week later. something about final payments getting reviewed or whatever.

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! My return-to-work date is also coming up soon and I was worried about my final payment. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - it sounds like the payment should come through even if there might be a slight delay. One thing I learned from calling EDD last week is that they sometimes put final payments on a brief hold for review when the return date matches the payment date, but you're still entitled to payment for all the days you were disabled. The rep told me to check my account a few days after the expected payment date if I don't see it process normally. @Naila Gordon - I'd definitely recommend being proactive and calling them before December 1st if you can get through. Better to confirm everything is set up correctly than to stress about it later!

I had a similar situation earlier this year where my return-to-work date fell on a payment date. What I learned is that EDD's system automatically processes your final payment for the period up to your last day of disability, regardless of when the return date is set. However, I'd strongly recommend calling them a few days before December 1st to confirm everything is properly set up in their system. The key thing to remember is that you're entitled to be paid for every day you were medically certified as disabled. The fact that you don't have a job lined up yet doesn't affect your final payment - it's based on your medical certification, not your actual employment status. If for some reason the payment doesn't show up on time, don't panic. As others have mentioned, final payments sometimes get flagged for manual review, which can cause a delay of a few days to a week. Keep checking your SDI Online account and be prepared to call if needed. Good luck with your job search!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! My return-to-work date was set for the same day as my payment date, and I was so stressed about whether I'd get my final payment. The good news is that you absolutely should receive it - you're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled, which includes the day before your return-to-work date. In my case, the payment did get delayed by about a week because their system flagged it for manual review (apparently this happens fairly often when the return date coincides with payment dates). I ended up calling them twice - once before my return date to confirm everything was set up correctly, and once after when the payment was late. Both times the reps assured me I was entitled to the payment. My advice: definitely try calling before December 1st if you can get through. Have your claim number ready and ask them to verify that your final payment will process correctly. Don't worry about not having a job lined up yet - that doesn't affect your payment at all since it's based on your medical certification, not your actual employment status. The payment should cover you through November 30th regardless of your job search situation. Hang in there - the final payment stress is real, but you should be covered!

I'm going through something very similar right now! My SDI claim is also approaching the end and I've been worried about the final payment timing. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like you should definitely receive your final payment for the period through November 30th, even if there might be a slight processing delay. From what I've gathered from calling EDD myself, the key things to remember are: 1) You're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled, 2) The return-to-work date just marks when you're considered able to work again, and 3) Not having a job lined up yet won't affect your payment since it's based on medical certification. I'd definitely echo what others have said about calling before December 1st if possible. When I called last week about my own situation, the rep mentioned that final payments sometimes get flagged for review when they coincide with return dates, but confirmed I'd still be entitled to the payment. It might take a few extra days to process, but it should come through. Good luck with your job search too - I know how stressful it can be to be dealing with the end of disability benefits while still looking for work. At least knowing you should get that final payment can provide some peace of mind!

I had this exact same situation happen to me back in August! My return-to-work date was August 15th, which was also my regular payment date, and I was so worried I wouldn't get my final payment. I'm happy to report that you should definitely receive it - you're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled, which includes through November 30th in your case. In my experience, the payment did take about 4-5 days longer than usual because the system flagged it for manual review (apparently this is pretty common when return dates match payment dates). I called EDD a few days before my return date to verify everything was set up correctly, and the rep confirmed I'd get the payment but warned me it might be slightly delayed for processing. Don't worry about not having a job lined up yet - that doesn't affect your payment at all since it's based on your medical certification from your doctor, not your actual employment status. I was in the same boat, still job searching when my disability period ended, and it didn't impact my final payment. My advice is to definitely try calling them before December 1st if you can get through. Have your claim number ready and ask them to confirm your final payment will process correctly. Even if you can't reach them, just keep an eye on your SDI Online account around December 2nd-4th. The payment should show up, even if it's a few days late. Hang in there - this final payment stress is so real, but you've got this!

I'm currently in a very similar situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My return-to-work date is coming up next month and it also falls on a payment date. Reading everyone's experiences has really eased my anxiety about this. From what I've gathered from calling EDD and reading through all these responses, the key points seem to be: 1) You're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled, 2) The timing of your return-to-work date shouldn't affect your final payment eligibility, and 3) Not having a job lined up yet won't impact the payment since it's based on medical certification. The one thing that keeps coming up is that final payments sometimes get flagged for manual review when they coincide with return dates, which can cause a delay of several days to a week. But everyone who experienced this delay did eventually receive their payment. I'd definitely recommend calling EDD before December 1st if you can get through - multiple people here have mentioned that being proactive helped ensure everything processed smoothly. Keep your claim number handy and ask them to verify that your final payment will process correctly for the period ending November 30th. Best of luck with your job search too! It's stressful enough dealing with the end of disability benefits without having to worry about payment timing issues.

I went through this exact situation last year and wanted to share what I learned! My return-to-work date was also set for the same day as my regular payment date, and I was really stressed about whether I'd get my final SDI payment. The good news is that you should absolutely receive your final payment. EDD pays you for the period BEFORE your return-to-work date, so you'll be paid for the period ending November 30th even though December 1st is marked as your return date. However, I do want to give you a heads up - my payment was delayed by about a week because the system automatically flagged it for manual review when the return date coincided with the payment date. This seems to be pretty common based on what the EDD rep told me. I eventually got the full payment, but the delay was nerve-wracking when I was already stressed about transitioning off disability. My advice would be to call EDD before December 1st if you can possibly get through. Ask them to verify that your final payment is set up correctly and have them note in your file that you're expecting payment for the period ending November 30th. Also, don't worry about not having a job lined up yet - the payment is based on your medical certification, not your actual employment status. Keep checking your SDI Online account starting December 2nd, and don't panic if it takes a few extra days to show up. You're entitled to that payment! Good luck with your job search too.

I'm in a very similar situation and this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! My return-to-work date is coming up in a few weeks and it also falls on my payment date. I was getting really anxious about whether I'd receive my final payment, especially since I don't have a job lined up yet either. Reading through everyone's experiences here has given me so much peace of mind. It sounds like the consensus is that you should definitely receive your final payment for the period ending November 30th, even if there might be a processing delay of a few days to a week due to manual review. The key takeaways I'm getting from everyone's advice are: 1) Call EDD before December 1st if possible to verify everything is set up correctly, 2) The payment is based on medical certification, not actual employment status, 3) Final payments sometimes get flagged for review when return dates coincide with payment dates, but you're still entitled to the money, and 4) Keep checking your SDI Online account starting December 2nd-3rd. I'm definitely going to try calling them this week to be proactive about my own situation. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's so helpful to know we're not alone in dealing with these timing issues! Good luck with your job search, and I hope your final payment processes smoothly.

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! My return-to-work date was set for October 15th, which was also my regular payment date, and I was so worried about getting my final payment. I'm happy to say that you should definitely receive it - you're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled. In my case, the payment did get delayed by about 6 days because their system flagged it for manual review (this seems to happen pretty frequently when return dates match payment dates). I called EDD twice - once a few days before my return date to confirm everything was set up, and once after when the payment was late. Both reps assured me I was entitled to the full payment. The most important thing to remember is that your payment is based on your medical certification, not whether you actually have a job to return to. Since you mentioned you're still job searching, that won't affect your final payment at all - the doctor's certification is what matters. My advice: definitely try calling before December 1st if you can get through. Have your claim number ready and ask them to verify that your final payment will process correctly for the period ending November 30th. Even if there's a delay for review, you should get the money. Keep checking your SDI Online account starting December 2nd-3rd, and don't panic if it takes a few extra days to show up. You've got this!

I'm dealing with almost the exact same timing issue! My return-to-work date is December 8th which also falls on my payment date, and I've been so stressed about whether I'll get my final SDI payment. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. It sounds like the key thing is that you're entitled to payment for every day you were medically certified as disabled, regardless of the timing coincidence. From what everyone has shared, the payment should process for the period ending November 30th, even if there might be a delay of several days due to manual review. I'm definitely taking everyone's advice about calling EDD proactively before the return date. It seems like having them verify everything is set up correctly and noting it in your file can help avoid delays or at least give you peace of mind. Also want to echo what others have said about the job search stress - it's tough enough transitioning off disability without having to worry about payment timing issues. But knowing that the medical certification is what matters (not having a job lined up) is really comforting. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it's so helpful to see that we're not alone in dealing with these situations! Good luck with your final payment and job search!

I'm new to this community but found this thread while dealing with a very similar situation! My SDI claim is ending soon and I've been really worried about the final payment timing. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like you should definitely receive your final payment for the period ending November 30th, even if there might be a processing delay. What really stands out to me from everyone's advice is that the medical certification from your doctor is what determines your payment, not whether you actually have a job to return to. Since you mentioned you're still job searching, that shouldn't affect your final payment at all. I'd definitely recommend calling EDD before December 1st if you can get through - it seems like being proactive really helps. Have your claim number ready and ask them to confirm everything is set up correctly for your final payment. Even if the system flags it for manual review (which seems pretty common when return dates coincide with payment dates), you're still entitled to that money. Keep an eye on your SDI Online account starting December 2nd-3rd, and try not to panic if it takes a few extra days to process. Based on everyone's experiences here, the payment should come through! Good luck with your job search too - I know how stressful it is to be transitioning off disability while still looking for work.

I'm actually going through this exact same situation right now! My return-to-work date is December 12th and it's also my payment date, so I completely understand your anxiety about this timing issue. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear that you should definitely receive your final payment for the period ending November 30th. The medical certification is what matters most - not whether you actually have a job lined up (which I don't either, still searching!). What I've learned from this thread is that EDD's system sometimes flags final payments for manual review when the return date matches the payment date, which can cause delays of anywhere from a few days to about a week. But everyone who experienced this eventually got their full payment. I'm planning to call EDD this week before my December 12th date to verify everything is set up correctly - seems like being proactive is the best approach based on what everyone has shared. I'd definitely recommend you do the same before December 1st if you can get through. It's so reassuring to know we're not alone in dealing with these timing coincidences! This community has been incredibly helpful in easing my stress about this whole process. Good luck with your final payment and job search - we've got this!

I'm also new to this community but found this thread while researching the exact same issue! My return-to-work date is December 3rd and it also falls on my payment date, so I've been really stressed about whether I'll get my final SDI payment. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - it's amazing how many people have dealt with this specific timing coincidence! What really stands out is that everyone emphasizes the medical certification is what determines your payment eligibility, not whether you actually have a job to return to (which I also don't yet - still actively searching). The consensus seems to be that you should definitely receive your final payment for the period ending November 30th, even if there might be a processing delay of several days to a week due to the system flagging final payments for manual review when they coincide with return dates. I'm planning to call EDD before my December 3rd date after reading all the advice here about being proactive. It seems like having them verify everything is set up correctly and noting it in your file can really help avoid issues or at least provide peace of mind. This thread has been such a lifesaver - it's so comforting to know we're all going through similar situations! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. Good luck with your final payment and job search - I'm feeling much more confident about this whole process now!