State Disability Insurance FAQs

Get answers to common questions about Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL).

General Information

Find answers to FAQs for both DI and PFL.

• SDI Online
• Part-time, Intermittent, or Reduced Work Schedule
• Debit Card^SM
• Family Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act
• Form 1099G
• Changing Name or Gender on Your Claim

Disability Insurance

Review the DI FAQs on eligibility and benefits.

• DI Eligibility
• DI Benefits and Payments
• Certifications and Continued Medical
• Pregnancy Disability
• Workers' Compensation

Paid Family Leave

Review the PFL FAQs to better understand receiving benefits and submitting your claim.

• PFL Eligibility
• PFL Benefits and Payments

State Employees

Find out how DI works for state employees.

• State Employees
• Nonindustrial Disability Insurance

Employers

Learn about DI and PFL for your employees.

• Eligibility and Benefits
• Elective Coverage

Physicians/Practitioners

Review the Physicians/Practitioners FAQs for eligibility and certification requirements.

• Physicians/Practitioners

Voluntary Plans

Voluntary Plan (VP) FAQs explain alternatives to DI and PFL.

• Voluntary Plan