EDD maternity disability payment timeline after receiving DE 429D notice - when to expect money?

The DE 429D is definitely a good sign! It means they've calculated your benefit amount. In my experience, payment usually follows within 5-10 business days after receiving that notice. Have you checked your EDD debit card if you have one from previous claims? Sometimes they load it there without sending a separate notification. Also, make sure your UI Online account is fully set up with all your correct contact info and payment preferences.

congrats on the baby! i got my notice thingy and then money showed up like a week later. but my sister had to wait almost 3 weeks after her notice for some reason. EDD is super random sometimes lol good luck!

The DE 429D notice is just the calculation of your benefit amount based on your wages during the base period. It typically means your claim has been processed, but not necessarily approved yet. There are several possible scenarios: 1) Your claim is approved and payment is processing (5-10 business days) 2) Your medical certification is being reviewed (additional 1-2 weeks) 3) There's an issue with your claim that requires additional information I recommend checking the claim status details in your UI Online account. Look specifically for any messages about "pending medical certification" or "pending eligibility interview." These would indicate additional steps needed before payment. If nothing shows as pending, you should call EDD to check on the status. They can tell you exactly where your claim stands and if anything is holding up payment.

I had almost the EXACT same timeline as you in January (different year). Started disability on 1/8, got my DE 429D on 2/20, and then payment hit my account on 3/1. So about 8-9 days after the notice. The system is RIDICULOUSLY slow. But once you get that computation notice, you're in the home stretch! If you don't see payment by the end of next week, definitely call them. One tip - when you do eventually get paid, they'll backdate it to your eligibility date (minus the 7-day waiting period). So you should get a lump sum for all those weeks at once.

my wife just went through this whole ordeal! the DE 429D came and then she got paid like 6 days later. but then she had issues with the transition to baby bonding later. the whole system is kind of a mess tbh. make sure you keep all your paperwork and screenshot everything in your online account for reference. we had to appeal something later and were glad we had records of everything.

If you've been waiting since January 5th and JUST got your Notice of Computation, something is definitely wrong with their system. EDD is absolutely BROKEN right now! I waited 12 weeks for my disability claim last year and almost lost my apartment. They kept saying "we're processing an unprecedented volume of claims" - yeah right, they say that EVERY YEAR! The DE 429D is just them telling you what you'll get IF they approve you. It's NOT a guarantee of payment or approval! I'd call them ASAP and DEMAND to speak with a tier 2 specialist about why your claim is taking so long. Good luck actually reaching anyone though. The whole system is designed to make people give up!!!

I actually had issues reaching EDD about my maternity disability payment delays too. After trying for days I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD agent. They basically call EDD for you and when they reach an agent, they connect you. Saved me hours of hold time and frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 When I finally got through, the agent told me my payment was actually approved but stuck in their payment system. They fixed it while I was on the phone and I got paid 2 days later. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual human to move things along.

my sister also had her baby in january and she said all the january claims are super backed up for some reason. something about their system update at the new year messed everything up. but once she got her notice the money came pretty quick!

Just so you know, once your pregnancy disability claim ends, you'll need to file a separate claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) for baby bonding. That's an entirely different claim with its own processing time. I recommend filing the PFL claim 1-2 weeks before your disability claim ends to minimize the gap between payments. The PFL claim form is DE 2501FP (not the same as your disability form). The good news is that PFL claims typically process faster than disability claims, usually 2-3 weeks instead of 6-7 weeks. And you don't have to serve another waiting period for PFL after disability.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my disability claim in early February and just got my DE 429D notice last week. Based on what everyone is saying here, it sounds like we're both in the final stretch. I've been checking my bank account obsessively every day since getting the notice. One thing that's helped me manage the anxiety is setting up text alerts from my bank so I'll know immediately when any deposit hits. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're signed up for EDD text notifications in your UI Online account - sometimes they send updates that way before you see anything in the portal. Hang in there! From all these responses, it really does sound like payment should come within the next week or two after getting that computation notice. The waiting is absolutely brutal but you're so close!

I just went through this exact situation a few months ago and can totally relate to the financial stress! Getting the DE 429D notice is definitely a positive step - it means they've calculated your benefits and you're much closer to receiving payment. In my case, I got paid exactly 7 business days after receiving that notice via direct deposit. One thing that helped me was calling EDD early in the morning (like 8:05 AM) right when they open - you have a much better chance of getting through. Also, if you're really struggling with bills, you might want to look into emergency assistance programs in your area while you wait. Many counties have emergency rental assistance or utility help for people waiting on benefits. The waiting is absolutely terrible, but based on everyone's experiences here, you should see that payment very soon. Keep checking your account and hang in there - you're so close!

I'm so sorry you're going through this financial stress - I completely understand the anxiety! I went through a very similar situation last year. Got my DE 429D notice on a Friday and was checking my bank account every few hours over the weekend. The payment actually showed up the following Tuesday (4 business days later) as a lump sum covering all the weeks from my start date. One thing that really helped me was calling the EDD customer service line using the "2-1-1" method - when you call, press 2 for employers, then 1, then 1 again. This sometimes gets you to a shorter queue. Also, if you're on social media, try tweeting @CA_EDD with your situation - I've seen them respond to people faster that way sometimes. Based on all the responses here, it really sounds like you're in the final days of waiting. I know it's easier said than done, but try to hang in there - that computation notice is definitely a great sign that payment is imminent!

I'm going through almost the exact same thing right now! Filed my maternity disability claim in mid-January and just got my DE 429D notice earlier this week. The financial anxiety is so real - I've been surviving on credit cards and help from family while waiting for this payment. What's been driving me crazy is how there's no real timeline information anywhere on their website. Like, why can't they just tell us "expect payment within X business days of receiving your computation notice"? Instead we're all here trying to piece together timelines from each other's experiences. I've been obsessively checking my UI Online account multiple times a day, and like you, there's still no payment information showing up. But reading through all these responses is giving me hope that we're both really close! It sounds like most people are seeing payment within 5-10 business days of getting that notice. Hang in there - you're definitely not alone in this stress and it sounds like relief is coming soon for both of us! 🤞

I went through this exact same situation last year and can totally relate to the financial panic! The DE 429D notice is actually a really good sign - it means they've processed your claim and calculated your benefit amount. In my experience, I received my first payment 6 business days after getting that notice. One thing that helped me was setting up account alerts with my bank so I'd get notified immediately when the deposit hit. Also, when you do get paid, it should be a lump sum covering all eligible weeks from your start date (minus the 7-day waiting period), so that should help you catch up on bills. The waiting is absolutely brutal, but based on the timeline you described and getting that computation notice, you should definitely see payment within the next week or two. I know it's hard not to stress, but you're really in the home stretch now. Hang in there!

I completely understand your anxiety - the financial stress while waiting for EDD payments is absolutely overwhelming! Based on everyone's experiences here, the DE 429D notice is definitely a positive sign that you're very close to receiving payment. Most people seem to get paid within 5-10 business days after receiving that computation notice. Since you mentioned your savings are drained, I'd recommend looking into local emergency assistance programs while you wait. Many counties offer emergency rental assistance, utility help, and food assistance for people waiting on benefits. You can usually find these by searching "[your county] emergency assistance" or calling 211. Also, try calling EDD at exactly 8:05 AM when they open - you'll have the best chance of getting through. The "2-1-1" method mentioned above (press 2 for employers, then 1, then 1) can sometimes get you to a shorter queue. Keep documenting everything and take screenshots of your UI Online account. And don't forget to file your PFL claim (DE 2501FP) about 1-2 weeks before your disability ends to avoid a gap when transitioning to baby bonding benefits. You've made it through the hardest part - that lump sum payment should hit your account very soon! Hang in there! 💪

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress - the waiting is absolutely brutal! I went through almost the exact same timeline last year. Filed my disability claim in early January, got my DE 429D notice in late February, and then received my first payment 8 days later via direct deposit. The computation notice is definitely a good sign that you're in the final stretch! A few things that helped me: I called EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they opened (much better chance of getting through), and I set up text alerts from my bank so I'd know immediately when the deposit hit. While you're waiting, definitely look into local emergency assistance programs - many counties have emergency rental/utility assistance for people waiting on benefits. You can call 211 for resources in your area. Also, start thinking about your PFL claim transition now! You'll need to file form DE 2501FP about 1-2 weeks before your disability ends to avoid a payment gap when switching to baby bonding benefits. Based on everyone's experiences here, you should see that lump sum payment very soon - probably within the next week! The backpay will cover all those weeks you've been waiting (minus the 7-day waiting period). Hang in there, you're so close! 💪

I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been so helpful! I filed my disability claim in late January and just received my DE 429D notice yesterday. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope that payment is actually coming soon. The financial stress has been unreal - I've been stretching every dollar and borrowing from family just to cover basic expenses. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't provide clear timelines anywhere, so having this community share real experiences is invaluable. Based on what everyone is saying, it sounds like most people get paid within 5-10 business days after receiving the computation notice. I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy (8:05 AM) and the "2-1-1" phone method that several people mentioned. Also setting up those bank text alerts right now! @Oliver, hang in there - from all these responses it really does sound like you're in the final stretch. We're all rooting for you to see that payment hit your account very soon! This whole process is so stressful but knowing we're not alone in this experience helps so much.

I went through this exact same situation just a few months ago and I totally understand your anxiety! Getting the DE 429D notice is actually a really positive sign - it means EDD has processed your claim and calculated your benefits. In my case, I received my first payment exactly 9 business days after getting that computation notice. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when bills are piling up. A few things that helped me get through those final days: I set up text alerts from my bank so I'd know immediately when the deposit hit, and I called EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they opened (much better chance of getting through than later in the day). Based on your timeline, you should definitely see payment within the next week or two. When it does come, it'll be a lump sum covering all eligible weeks from January 5th (minus the 7-day waiting period), which should help you catch up on those bills. In the meantime, consider looking into local emergency assistance programs - many counties offer temporary help for people waiting on benefits. Hang in there - you're so close to the finish line! That computation notice really is the light at the end of the tunnel.