Filing a State Disability Insurance Claim

Claims for state SDI benefits are filed by the employee with the EDD. Claims should be submitted promptly to EDD once the employee has a wage loss that may be covered by SDI. Claim forms are available from any EDD office or via the EDD’s website.

Determining Eligibility for SDI

Individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits can receive compensation for mental or physical conditions, including pregnancy (see “SDI and Pregnancy Disability” in Coordinating State Disability Insurance With Other Benefits), that prevent them from performing