EDD PFL deposit frequency - weekly or biweekly payments?

congrats on the baby! i got my deposits every 2 weeks when i was on pfl last year. they always came on monday or tuesday i think

The EDD issues PFL payments every two weeks after you complete your certification. The payments aren't on a set calendar day but rather follow a pattern based on when you submit your certification. If you're using the EDD debit card, funds are typically available by midnight on the day they process the payment. Direct deposit to your bank account might take 1-2 additional business days. You should be able to see your next certification date in your online account. The payment usually processes within 2-3 days after certification if there are no issues with your claim.

Wait you got a weekly benefit of $1,422??? Mine was only like $800 when I was on leave last year!! How did you get so much? Did they change the max benefit amount??

I had the WORST experience with PFL payments last year. They were supposed to be biweekly but sometimes would take 3+ weeks with no explanation! I ended up having to call EDD multiple times when payments were late. Took me HOURS of being on hold each time just to find out there was a "processing delay" or some other vague excuse. So frustrating when you're trying to care for a newborn AND fight with EDD about where your money is. Just be prepared that the biweekly schedule isn't always reliable. Make sure you certify on time and keep documentation of EVERYTHING.

The biweekly thing is correct, but just fyi the first payment sometimes takes a little longer to process! Mine took almost 3 weeks after approval to actually hit my account, but then the rest came regularly every 2 weeks. Also make sure you're certifying on time or they won't send the money!

does anyone know if the payment schedule for baby bonding PFL is different than the disability part? i'm still on disability after my c-section but will be transitioning to PFL soon and wondering if the payment schedule changes

i think it depends on if you have direct deposit or the edd debit card too. my sister got her money like 2 days faster with the debit card than i did with direct deposit to my bank

One thing no one mentioned - if a holiday falls during the processing time, expect delays! Happened to me with Memorial Day and I was freaking out when my payment was 3 days late. EDD doesnt process anything on holidays or weekends.

To summarize what everyone has said: 1. PFL payments occur biweekly after certification 2. First payment may take a bit longer (up to 3 weeks after approval) 3. EDD debit card receives funds slightly faster than direct deposit 4. Holidays and weekends can delay payment processing 5. Payment issues do sometimes occur, requiring you to contact EDD I recommend setting up account alerts in your online EDD account so you'll get an email when payments are processed. This helps you track exactly when to expect funds.

Just wanted to add that you should also download the EDD mobile app if you haven't already! It makes it super easy to check your payment status and certify for benefits right from your phone. Really helpful when you're dealing with a newborn and don't always have time to sit at a computer. Plus you can set up push notifications so you'll know immediately when there are updates to your claim. Congrats on your little one!

Congrats on your little one! I'm actually in a similar boat - just had my son 5 weeks ago and I'm on PFL right now. Everyone's advice here is spot on about the biweekly payments. One thing I'd add is to make sure you understand exactly when your certification periods are. Mine are every two weeks on Sundays, and I learned the hard way that if you miss your certification deadline, your payment gets delayed until the next cycle. Also, keep your phone handy when you're expecting payments because sometimes EDD will text you about payment status updates. The waiting can be nerve-wracking when you're budgeting for a new baby, but once you get into the rhythm it becomes pretty predictable!