State Disability Insurance Online Informational Tutorials and Videos
Use these tools to help with your account set up for myEDD, SDI Online registration, and the claim filing process. These tutorials and videos are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to Set Up myEDD Account Access
myEDD is your single login to access our online benefit services. You can register and use SDI Online, once you complete a one-time account set up for myEDD.
How to File a Claim
Learn how to file your claim:
- How to Apply for Disability Benefits Using SDI Online (YouTube)
- How to Apply for Disability Benefits by Mail (YouTube)
- How to Transfer From Disability Insurance to Paid Family Leave (YouTube)
- How to Apply for Paid Family Leave Benefits Using SDI Online (YouTube)
- How to File a Paid Family Leave Benefits by Mail (YouTube)
For Claimants
- Claimant Registration (PDF)
- Claimant: SDI Online Access (PDF)
- Claimant: File a Disability Claim (PDF)
- Claimant: File a Paid Family Leave Claim (PDF)
For Employers
Physicians/Practitioners and Representatives
Paid Family Leave Training
Choose from the following self-guided training options to learn about the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program:
Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Benefits
Register for myEDD
Creating an account is an important step in this process. With myEDD, you can apply for Disability Insurance and manage your claim in SDI Online.