Short-term disability for a mental health condition in CA
California's State Disability Insurance programme pays partial wages to eligible workers who cannot work because of a non-work-related illness or injury, including mental health conditions. It is run by the Employment Development Department, and EDD decides who qualifies and what they receive.
This page explains how the program works. If you want to talk about a clinical evaluation, contact our team.
1. EDD sets the eligibility rules
Whether you qualify depends on your work history, your earnings and your condition. EDD publishes the rules and the current benefit amounts at edd.ca.gov and answers questions on 1-800-480-3287. They are the authority on all of it; we are not.
2. You file the claim
Part A of form DE 2501 is yours to complete and submit to EDD, online or on paper. EDD's own instructions walk through it.
3. A licensed provider completes the practitioner's certificate
Where the claim rests on a mental health condition, EDD also requires Part B, signed by a licensed health professional.
4. EDD decides
They review the claim and advise what benefits are available, usually within about two weeks, though it can take longer.
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Learn about SDI Online
Gather the
Information
Required
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Valid California Driver License (CDL) or Identification (ID) card number.
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Your full legal name as it appears on your CDL or ID.
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Date of birth as shown on your CDL or ID.
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Social Security number.
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Most current employer’s business name, phone number, and mailing address (as stated on your W-2 or paystub).
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Last date you worked your normal or usual duties (or the date you began working less than full or modified duty).
Create your
myEED
Account
Before you can use SDI Online, you must first create a myEDD account to connect to EDD benefit services. (To change the language of all pages to Spanish, select Español on the myEDD login page.
Register for
SDI
Online
To register for SDI Online, follow these steps:
Log in to myEDD, then select SDI Online. You will be directed to your SDI Online Registration Options. Select the customer type that fits you and follow the instructions given.
Important: You will need to complete the identity verification process through ID.me before you can finish setting up a new SDI Online account to file your claim.
Next, fill out the requested information to complete your SDI Online account registration.
You will be assigned an EDD Customer Account Number once you complete the registration process. You will also receive a registration confirmation by email and mail.
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