State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Disability Insurance
State program
California EDD · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in California
California has State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Disability Insurance, which pays up to $1,765 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$1,765
Maximum weekly benefit
California EDD · Jan 1, 2026
Up to 52 weeks
Maximum duration
California EDD · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | Yes | Nov 12, 2026 | DOL paid leave |
| Program name | State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Disability Insurance | Jan 1, 2026 | California EDD |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,765 | Jan 1, 2026 | California EDD |
| Maximum duration | Up to 52 weeks | Jan 1, 2026 | California EDD |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | California EDD |
| Payroll contribution | 1.3% of all wages, employee-paid (no wage ceiling) | Jan 1, 2026 | California EDD |
| Program website | https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/ | Nov 12, 2026 | California EDD |
Sourced facts
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: Yes [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program name: State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Disability Insurance [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,765 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 52 weeks [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: 1.3% of all wages, employee-paid (no wage ceiling) [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/ [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
Waiting period: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Frequently asked questions
Does California have state short-term disability?
Yes. California has State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Disability Insurance, which pays up to $1,765 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 52 weeks.
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.