EDD maternity disability extension approved last minute - when is next payment coming?
Help!! I'm stressed about my maternity disability payment schedule after getting a last-minute extension. My original disability was supposed to end on 3/4/25 (next Monday), but my doctor submitted an extension paperwork just yesterday (3/3). EDD processed it super fast and paid me my "final" payment today (3/4). My extension is now approved through 3/22/25, but I'm confused about the payment schedule. Will I have to wait another 2 weeks from today to get my next payment? Or will they pay me next week since they're already processing my claim? I'm trying to budget for baby expenses and really need to know when to expect money. Has anyone dealt with last-minute disability extensions before?
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KylieRose
The EDD typically pays disability benefits every two weeks, so yes, you'll likely need to wait approximately two weeks from your last payment date for the next one. Since your extension was approved and processed right away (that's unusually quick!), your payment schedule should continue without interruption. Your next payment should arrive around 3/18.
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Thank you so much! I was panicking about a gap in payments. So even though they just paid me, the next payment should still follow the regular schedule? That's such a relief!
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Miguel Hernández
same thing happend to me last year, they do pay every 2 weeks so you'll get your next payment in 2 weeks unless you have a holiday or something. my doc sent in my extention late too and i still got paid on time so your good
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Aaliyah Jackson
•That's reassuring! Did you have to do anything special to make sure they processed your extension correctly? I'm worried they might miss something since it was so last-minute.
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Miguel Hernández
•nope! just waited and it showed up. the system is weird but that part worked ok
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Sasha Ivanov
Just be aware that when you're ready to transition from disability to PFL for baby bonding, you NEED to submit that application 1-2 weeks BEFORE your disability ends!! Don't wait until the last minute for that or you'll have a gap between benefits. I learned this the hard way and had 3 weeks with no income between my pregnancy disability and baby bonding because I didn't know I had to file for PFL separately!!!
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Oh wow, thank you for the warning! I didn't realize I had to file for baby bonding so far in advance. This extension is actually giving me time to recover from a c-section complication, but I'll definitely submit my baby bonding PFL claim at least 2 weeks before this extension ends!
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Liam Murphy
Is this your first baby? I remember being so confused about all this with my first! The disability payments from EDD come every two weeks based on when your claim began, not based on extensions. So whatever your regular payment schedule was, it should stay the same. Congrats on your little one!!
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Yes, first baby and first time dealing with EDD! Thank you for the congratulations and info. The paperwork and timing is all so confusing while trying to recover and take care of a newborn!
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Amara Okafor
THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONFUSE US!! They hope you'll miss deadlines or forget to file the right forms so they don't have to pay you! When I had my last baby in 2024, they "lost" my extension paperwork TWICE and I had to have my doctor resubmit it. Then they told me I didn't qualify for the full baby bonding because I "didn't file on time" even though I DID! I had to call them 14 TIMES before someone fixed it!!!
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Yuki Tanaka
From my experience working with several new moms on their disability claims, here's the accurate information: 1. Disability payments follow a regular biweekly schedule based on your claim start date 2. Extensions don't restart or delay your payment schedule if processed properly 3. Your next payment should arrive approximately two weeks after your most recent payment 4. If your doctor submitted the extension form DE2501 before your claim expired, there should be no interruption One thing to watch: make sure you receive and complete any certification forms they send you for the extension period. Those are required before payments will process.
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Thank you for the detailed information! This helps so much. I'll keep an eye out for certification forms in my online account or mail.
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Miguel Hernández
my cousin had her baby in january and she said they changed the system and now u need to file for bonding leave atleast 10 days before disability ends or u get a gap!!! just letting u know
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Yuki Tanaka
•This is somewhat inaccurate. The EDD recommends filing your PFL claim for baby bonding NO EARLIER than 9 days before your disability claim ends, but you CAN file it on the final day of disability. However, filing at least a week before is best practice to avoid potential payment gaps. The system hasn't changed - this has been the recommendation for years.
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Aaliyah Jackson
UPDATE: You were all right! I just checked my EDD account and my next payment is scheduled for 3/18, exactly two weeks after my last payment. Thank you everyone for your help and advice! Now I need to make sure I submit my baby bonding claim on time!
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KylieRose
•Great news! Yes, definitely submit your PFL baby bonding claim about a week before your disability extension ends to ensure smooth processing. Glad everything worked out!
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