Disability Insurance Elective Coverage
Self-Employed and Independent Contractors
We offer an optional Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC) program for people who don’t pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI) but want to be covered by Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL).
DIEC protects small business owners, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, or self-employed people who make up a large part of companies doing business in California.
For More Information
- DIEC Program - Overview
- Eligibility
- How to Apply for DIEC
- Benefit Amounts
- Forms and Publications
- FAQs
Specialized Coverage
If you are a public school employee, public agency employee, community college district employee, or member of an Indian tribe, review the following for more information or call the Taxpayer Assistance line at 1-888-745-3886 for help with the application process.
- Specialized Coverage (Elective Coverage For Exempt Workers) (DE 231sc) (PDF)
- Information Concerning Elective Coverage for State Disability Insurance* ONLY Under Section 702.6, 710.4, 710.5, 710.6, or 710.9 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) (DE 1378p) (PDF)
- Public School Employers
- Public Entity Employers
- Indian Tribe Employers
Request an Independent Contractor Employee Classification Assessment
Preliminary Worker Classification Assessment or Audit Lead Referral
If you are a worker who thinks you are misclassified as an independent contractor or want to provide information on the business as a possible employment tax audit lead, submit a Request for Preliminary Worker Classification Assessment or Audit Lead Referral (DE 230) (PDF) to us.
For additional information visit: Legal Aid at Work Misclassified Workers’ Guide to Applying for California Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. (Available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.)
Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Benefits
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Additional Resources
Can’t find what you are looking for? View these DI and PFL resources for more information.
- General SDI Information
- SDI FAQs
- Forms and Publications
- SDI Online Tutorials and Videos
- Self-Service Options
- Contact SDI