EDD payment schedule - are payments always biweekly? Confused new claimant

Yes, EDD payments are on a biweekly schedule. You'll certify every two weeks for the previous two-week period. The certification period opens on Sunday, and if you certify right away and there are no issues with your claim, payment typically processes within 24-48 hours. Mark your calendar for certification every other Sunday to stay on track.

The standard schedule is biweekly for regular UI claims. You'll get an email/text notification when it's time to certify again. EDD assigns you to either Group 1 or Group 2 for certification purposes - this determines which Sunday you certify on. You can find your certification date in your UI Online account under 'Notification Preferences' or just check the homepage which will tell you when your next certification is due.

Actually, not everyone certifies on the same Sunday. EDD divides claimants into two groups to manage the certification workload. Group 1 certifies one set of Sundays, Group 2 on the alternate Sundays. Your certification dates are fixed based on which group you're assigned to when you first file your claim. You can always see your next certification date in your UI Online account.

my payments are every 2 weeks but sometimes they take FOREVER to show up after i certify. last month i certified on sunday and didnt see money until friday!! its so frustrating when u need the $$ to pay bills on time

Just to clarify something important about the payment timing: When you certify on Sunday, the payment typically processes overnight Sunday into Monday. Then it generally takes 24-48 hours for the money to appear in your account, depending on whether you're using the EDD Debit Card or direct deposit. Direct deposit usually takes an additional business day. Bank holidays can also delay things by a day. So while certification is definitely every two weeks, the exact day the money appears can vary slightly.

oh and btw make sure u dont forget to certify!! they dont automatically pay u!! i missed certifying once and had to call edd to fix it and it was a NIGHTMARE

my sister gets disability not unemployment and her payments come every 2 weeks too but on different days than mine. i think all EDD stuff is biweekly but the actual days depend on your specific program and when u first applied

Congratulations on getting your first payment! That waiting period is brutal. Just wanted to add that you can also check your payment history in UI Online under "History" to see the exact pattern of your payments once you have a few cycles under your belt. This helps you track if there are any delays or issues. Also, if you ever have a problem with certification or payments get stuck, don't panic - sometimes the system has glitches but they usually resolve within a few days. Keep all your job search records organized too since you might get randomly selected for eligibility review later on. Good luck with everything!

Welcome to the unemployment journey - it's definitely confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it! One thing I wish someone had told me early on is to always certify as soon as the system opens on your certification Sunday (usually around midnight). I've noticed that certifying later in the day sometimes leads to slightly longer processing times, especially during busy periods. Also, keep your UI Online login info somewhere safe and maybe bookmark the site - you'll be using it every two weeks for the foreseeable future. The biweekly schedule becomes second nature after a few cycles, I promise!

Great question! Yes, EDD payments are definitely biweekly once you get into the rhythm. Just wanted to mention a couple things that might help you plan better: First, your payment amount might vary slightly from week to week if you do any part-time work - you'll report those earnings when you certify and EDD will adjust your benefit amount accordingly. Second, if you ever have technical issues with the UI Online system during certification (which unfortunately happens sometimes), don't stress too much - you usually have until 5pm PT the following day to complete it without any penalties. The system can get overwhelmed on Sunday mornings. Keep doing what you're doing with careful budgeting - having that predictable biweekly schedule really does help once you get used to it!

Just want to echo what everyone's saying about the biweekly schedule - it really is consistent once you get into the groove! One small tip that helped me a lot: I set up automatic calendar reminders not just for certification day, but also for the day I expect payment to hit my account. This way I can follow up quickly if something seems delayed. Also, if you're budgeting carefully (which is smart!), remember that your benefit year has a maximum amount you can collect, so it's worth checking your remaining balance occasionally in UI Online under "Claim Summary." You don't want any surprises down the road. The learning curve is steep at first but you're asking all the right questions!

Congrats on your first payment! The biweekly schedule is definitely the standard for UI claims. One thing I'd add that I learned the hard way - keep an eye on your bank account balance especially around holidays since processing can get delayed by a day or two. Also, if you're the type who likes to plan ahead, you can actually see your entire certification schedule for the year in UI Online under "Future Certification Dates" (it's kind of buried in the menu but super useful for long-term budgeting). And don't worry if the first few cycles feel chaotic - by your third or fourth payment you'll have the rhythm down pat and it becomes totally routine!

Yes, EDD payments follow a strict biweekly schedule! You'll certify every two weeks on your assigned Sunday, and payments typically hit your account within 1-3 business days after certification (depending on whether you use the EDD debit card or direct deposit). One thing that really helped me when I started was downloading the EDD mobile app - it sends push notifications for certification reminders and you can even certify right from your phone. Just make sure you never miss a certification period because you can't get paid for weeks you don't certify for, even retroactively. The schedule stays consistent throughout your entire benefit year, so once you get into the rhythm it becomes pretty predictable. Welcome to the unemployment community - we've all been where you are!

Congrats on getting your first payment - that initial wait is always nerve-wracking! Yes, EDD payments are consistently biweekly once you're in the system. You'll certify every other Sunday and typically see payment within 24-72 hours depending on your bank and whether you use direct deposit or the EDD debit card. One tip that saved me stress: create a simple calendar reminder system marking both your certification dates AND expected payment dates for the next few months. This way you'll know immediately if something's delayed. Also, around major holidays payments can be pushed back a day due to bank closures, so factor that in when budgeting. The predictability really does help with financial planning once you get the hang of it!

Welcome to the unemployment journey! The biweekly schedule is definitely consistent once you get established. One thing I found really helpful was setting up text alerts through UI Online - go to "Contact Information" and enable SMS notifications for certification reminders and payment updates. This way you get a heads up when it's time to certify and confirmation when payments are processed. Also, since you mentioned budgeting carefully, consider opening a separate "benefits account" if possible to keep your unemployment payments separate from other income. This makes it easier to track and budget, especially if you end up doing any part-time work later (which you'll need to report during certification). The first few months feel overwhelming but you're already asking smart questions!

Just to add to all the great advice here - another helpful feature is setting up email notifications in addition to text alerts. Go to UI Online > Notification Preferences and enable both email and SMS for certification reminders and payment notifications. I like having the backup in case one system has issues. Also, if you ever move or change banks during your claim period, make sure to update your information BEFORE your next certification to avoid payment delays. I learned this the hard way when I moved apartments and forgot to update my address - caused a week-long delay in payments while they verified my new info. The biweekly schedule really does become second nature after a month or two, so hang in there!