HOW TO APPLY FOR DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS

HOW TO APPLY FOR DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS

The Social Security disability insurance program (sometimes referred to as SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.

California State Disability Insurance (SDI) is a partial wage-replacement insurance plan for California workers. The SDI programs are State-mandated, and funded through employee payroll deductions. SDI provides affordable, short-term benefits to eligible workers. Workers covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Insurance.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

State Disability Insurance (-
Temporary income for people in California who were working at the time of illness or injury. You must have worked a minimum amount of time for an employer who has paid into Stale Disability Insurance fund. The maximum amount of time SDI is paid is one year. For information, contact Employee Development Office - Disability Insurance Office.

Click to Request a Claim Form for State Disability Insurance Benefits

Worker's Compensation Insurance is a special program for people who have been injured on the job. Request assistance from your employer, union or you may have to get legal assistance. The amount of money received will vary according to the disability and the circumstances surrounding the injury.

California State Disability Insurance Services and Information:

http://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Social Security Disability Income SSI

For people who have a long-term disability (cannot work for one-year or longer) and were working at the time of their disability. For information, call Social Security Administration.

Apply for Disability Benefits - Child (Under Age 18)

Click Here On How to apply

Apply for Disability Benefits - Adult (Age 18 or Over)

Click Here On How to apply

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) -

For people who have a long-term disability, or are blind, or are 65 years of age or over. Applicant must have limited income and limited resources. If a person is qualified for SSI, they are automatically eligible for Medi-CaL For information call Social Security Administration. Toll Free

http://www.ssa.gov/

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