Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
State program
New Jersey DOL · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in New Jersey
New Jersey has Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), which pays up to $1,119 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.
$1,119
Maximum weekly benefit
New Jersey DOL · Jan 1, 2026
Up to 26 weeks
Maximum duration
SSA POMS · 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 | Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) | Jan 1, 2026 | New Jersey DOL |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,119 | Jan 1, 2026 | New Jersey DOL |
| Maximum duration | Up to 26 weeks | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | New Jersey DOL |
| Payroll contribution | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | New Jersey DOL |
| Program website | https://www.nj.gov/labor/myleavebenefits/ | Nov 12, 2026 | New Jersey DOL |
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: Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,119 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 26 weeks [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: Not verified [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://www.nj.gov/labor/myleavebenefits/ [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
Waiting period: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Payroll contribution: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Frequently asked questions
Does New Jersey have state short-term disability?
Yes. New Jersey has Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), which pays up to $1,119 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 26 weeks.
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.