EDD PFL payment schedule - when will next baby bonding payment arrive after first deposit?

PFL payments generally come every two weeks (14 days) after your first payment, so he should expect the next one around May 8th. However, if that falls on a weekend, it might post to his account the Friday before or Monday after, depending on his bank's processing. The schedule stays pretty consistent throughout the entire claim period as long as he continues certifying on time.

Thank you! That's super helpful. Do you know if he needs to do anything specific to keep the payments coming, or is it automatic once approved? The EDD website is so confusing to navigate!

When my husband did baby boding last year the payments were all over the place! First one came on time but the second was 5 days late and the third came early??? EDD is so unpredictable lol

Oh no, that's exactly what I'm worried about! Was there anything that caused the irregular timing or just EDD being EDD?

For my baby bonding PFL they were actually really consistent - every 2 weeks like clockwork. BUT that was only after I cleared up an identity verification issue they never told me about. Is your husband getting paper checks or direct deposit? Direct deposit was WAY more consistent for me.

Not the OP but direct deposit was super inconsistent for me! My payments would randomly take 3-4 days to hit my account even after the EDD website showed

Unlike maternity leave disability (which has a waiting period), PFL baby bonding payments should come exactly 14 days apart. The caveat is that he must continue to certify every two weeks to maintain benefit eligibility. Make sure he's checking his UI Online account for any certification requirements or messages. Missed certifications can delay payments by weeks.\n\nFor reference: PFL benefits get processed on a biweekly schedule. If April 24th was his first payment date, then his next payment should process on May 8th, then May 22nd, and so on. If his claim was approved for the full 8 weeks of baby bonding, he should receive 4 payments total.

Thank you for the detailed info! He was told he'd get 8 weeks total, so 4 payments makes sense. I'll make sure he checks for those certification requirements - we definitely don't want any delays!

I'M GOING THROUGH THIS EXACT THING RIGHT NOW!!!!! My first payment came on time but my second payment is now 6 DAYS LATE and I can't get through to anyone at EDD!!! I've called like 50 times and keep getting disconnected or told the queue is full. This is so frustrating when you're trying to pay bills with a newborn at home!

I was in the same boat last month and finally got through to EDD using Claimyr. It's a service that connects you with an EDD agent without the endless calling. Costs money but saved me days of frustration. Their website claimyr.com has a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. The agent told me my payment was delayed because my certification had a \

OMG thank you!! I'll try this tomorrow - at this point I'm desperate enough to try anything to get this resolved!

My baby bonging benefits came every other Thursday. So if ur husband got paid on a Wednesday (April 24) that seems strange? Maybe check his account to make sure hes getting the full amount hes supposed to. My sister got her's split into weird payment chunks because of some calculation issue.

PFL payments don't always follow the same weekly pattern for everyone. It depends on when your claim was processed and approved. The biweekly cycle starts from your first payment date, not a fixed calendar schedule across all claimants. That's why some people get paid on Tuesdays, others on Thursdays, etc.

wait is your husband on baby bonding or pregnancy disability? they work differently! my wife got pregnancy disability first (before birth and 6 weeks after) which paid every two weeks, then baby bonding (additional 8 weeks) which also paid every two weeks but on a different schedule. so confusing!

He's definitely on baby bonding PFL - I handled the pregnancy disability part for myself already (that was its own nightmare lol). But good point about them being on different schedules!

One additional important thing: make sure your husband enables email and text notifications in his UI Online account. That way he'll be immediately notified about certification requirements or any issues with his claim. Also, the EDD payment schedule can be affected by holidays. If a processing date falls on a holiday, the payment may be delayed by 1-2 business days.

Great tip! I'll have him check those notification settings right now. There is a holiday coming up (Memorial Day) so that's good to be aware of too.

My husband's baby bonding payments in 2025 have been coming exactly 14 days apart. He got his latest deposit yesterday actually! The key thing that worked for us was making sure he certified for the benefits the moment the certification period opened up (you can see this date in the UI Online portal). If we waited even a couple days to certify, it seemed to push the payment timing back.

This!!!!! Certify RIGHT AWAY when it lets you or else the whole schedule gets messed up. I learned this the hard way lol

Just wanted to add my recent experience - my wife and I both took baby bonding PFL this year for our twins (born in February). Her payments have been like clockwork every 14 days, but mine got delayed by almost a week on the second payment because I forgot to update my mailing address after we moved. Even though we have direct deposit, apparently they still needed the correct address on file. So make sure all your contact info is current in the UI Online system! Also, pro tip: screenshot your payment dates so you can track the pattern and know exactly when to expect each one.

Congratulations on your new baby! I just went through the baby bonding PFL process earlier this year and wanted to share what worked for me. The payments should come every 14 days from your first payment date, so May 8th sounds right for your next one. The most important thing is to certify immediately when the certification period opens - I set a phone reminder for this because even a day or two delay can mess up your payment schedule. Also, double-check that your husband has direct deposit set up correctly and that all his contact info is current in the UI Online portal. I had one payment delayed because my bank info wasn't updated properly. Keep screenshots of each payment date so you can track the pattern and plan your budget accordingly. The good news is once you get into the rhythm, it's pretty predictable!

I'm currently going through baby bonding PFL right now and can confirm the 14-day schedule is pretty accurate! My first payment came on April 10th and the second arrived exactly 14 days later on April 24th. The key things that have helped me stay on track: 1) Set up direct deposit if you haven't already - it's way more reliable than paper checks, 2) Enable all notifications in UI Online so you get alerts about certification deadlines, and 3) Certify the moment your certification period opens (usually Sunday night). I also keep a simple calendar note with expected payment dates so there are no surprises. One thing to watch out for - if there's ever a delay, check your UI Online inbox for messages. Sometimes EDD needs additional documentation or has questions that can hold up payments. Good luck with your new baby!

Just wanted to share my recent experience to help ease your worries! I'm currently on baby bonding PFL for my 3-month-old and the payments have been very consistent - every 14 days like clockwork. My first payment was March 15th, then March 29th, April 12th, and just got my fourth (and final) payment on April 26th. The key things that kept everything smooth: always certify within 24 hours of the certification period opening, keep your UI Online account info updated, and definitely use direct deposit if possible. I also recommend checking your UI Online inbox regularly for any messages from EDD - they sometimes request additional info that can delay payments if you don't respond quickly. One heads up: my third payment was delayed by 2 days due to a bank holiday, but it did come through. Overall the process was much more predictable than I expected! Congrats on your new baby and don't stress too much - sounds like your husband is already on the right track with that first payment coming through.

Hey Diego! Congrats on your new baby! 🎉 I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago when my daughter was born. Your husband should expect his next payment around May 8th (14 days after April 24th), and then every 14 days after that. The timing has been really consistent for me - I got all 4 payments exactly 2 weeks apart. Just make sure he keeps up with the biweekly certifications in his UI Online account - that's super important! I set calendar reminders for myself because missing even one certification can mess up the whole payment schedule. Also, if you haven't already, definitely set up direct deposit if possible. It's way more reliable than waiting for paper checks. The whole process was actually much smoother than I expected after reading all the horror stories online. You're doing great navigating this system with a 2-month-old - it's a lot to keep track of! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions about the process.

As a new parent myself who just started the PFL baby bonding process, this thread has been incredibly helpful! My wife and I are expecting our first payment next week and I was so confused about the timing. Reading everyone's experiences really puts my mind at ease - it sounds like as long as we stay on top of the certifications and keep our account info updated, the 14-day schedule should be pretty reliable. I'm definitely going to set up those calendar reminders that several people mentioned. Thanks to everyone for sharing your real experiences rather than just pointing to the confusing EDD website! It's so much better to hear from actual parents who've been through this process recently.

Hi everyone! I'm new to this community and currently navigating my first PFL baby bonding claim for our 6-week-old. This thread has been SO helpful - thank you all for sharing your real experiences! I wanted to add that I just called EDD this morning (after reading some tips here about best times to call) and the representative confirmed that the 14-day payment schedule is standard, BUT she emphasized that any missed or late certifications can throw off the entire timeline. She also mentioned that if you ever see "pending" status for more than 3 business days after your expected payment date, that's when you should definitely call in to check for any issues. One thing I learned the hard way - make sure to screenshot your certification confirmation page each time you submit it. I had a technical glitch last week where the page didn't load properly after I submitted, and having that screenshot helped when I had to call EDD to verify it went through. Thanks again to everyone sharing their experiences - it really helps us new parents feel less alone in this process! 🙏

Hi Diego! As a new parent who just started my PFL baby bonding claim last month, I wanted to share what I've learned so far. My first payment came through on April 15th and my second arrived exactly 14 days later on April 29th - right on schedule! The key things that have kept everything smooth for me: 1) I set up direct deposit immediately (way more reliable than checks), 2) I enabled all email/text notifications in my UI Online account, and 3) I certify within hours of the certification period opening (usually Sunday evenings). One tip that's been super helpful - I created a simple spreadsheet tracking my expected payment dates so I can plan our budget while my wife is also on unpaid leave. It's been surprisingly consistent once I got into the routine! The certification reminders are crucial though - I almost missed one because I was sleep-deprived from night feedings. Good luck with your upcoming payments and congrats on your little one! This community has been such a great resource for navigating the PFL system. 👶

Hi Diego! Welcome to the community and congratulations on your new baby! 🎉 I'm also a newcomer here - just started my own PFL baby bonding journey a few weeks ago. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring! I was so anxious about the payment timing too, but it sounds like the 14-day schedule really is pretty reliable when everything goes smoothly. Based on what everyone is sharing, it looks like May 8th should be your next payment date. I'm definitely taking notes on all the tips here - especially about certifying immediately when the period opens and setting up those calendar reminders. The sleep deprivation is real with a newborn, so having those automated reminders seems crucial! One question for the group - has anyone had experience with what happens if you need to contact EDD about a delayed payment? I want to be prepared just in case. Thanks again to everyone for being so welcoming and helpful to us new parents figuring this all out! This community seems amazing. 💙

Hi Diego! Congratulations on your new baby! 🎉 I'm also new to this community and just starting my own PFL baby bonding claim journey - our little one is 5 weeks old and I'm hoping to get my first payment soon. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! It sounds like the 14-day payment cycle is pretty consistent once you get into the rhythm. Based on everyone's experiences, May 8th definitely seems like the right expectation for your husband's next payment. I'm taking notes on all the great tips shared here - especially about certifying immediately when the period opens (seems like that Sunday evening timing is crucial), setting up direct deposit if you haven't already, and keeping screenshot records of certifications. The calendar reminder idea is genius too - with newborn sleep deprivation, automated reminders seem essential! One thing I found helpful was creating a simple note in my phone with the expected payment dates based on the 14-day cycle, just like some others mentioned. It really helps with budgeting when you're both on leave. Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming and sharing real experiences rather than just pointing to confusing government websites! This community is such a valuable resource for new parents navigating the PFL system. Looking forward to learning from everyone as we all go through this process together! 💙

Hi Diego! Welcome to the community and congratulations on your new baby! 🎉 I'm also a newcomer here - just joined recently after starting my own PFL baby bonding claim for our 7-week-old daughter. Reading through everyone's experiences has been so incredibly helpful and reassuring! It sounds like your husband should definitely expect his next payment around May 8th based on that April 24th first payment date. The 14-day cycle seems to be pretty consistent for most people once you get into the routine. I'm definitely taking notes on all the amazing tips shared here - the certification reminders, direct deposit setup, screenshotting confirmations, and keeping a payment tracking system all sound crucial. The sleep deprivation with a newborn is so real, so having those automated systems in place seems essential to avoid any missed deadlines! One thing I've learned from lurking in other PFL discussions is to also double-check that all your contact information is current in the UI Online portal - apparently even small things like an outdated address can cause delays even with direct deposit. Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming and sharing real, practical experiences rather than just pointing to confusing government websites! This community is such a valuable resource for new parents trying to navigate the EDD system. Looking forward to learning from all of you as we go through this process together! 💙