Need info on California Statutory Disability Insurance including form

[Guest robkt]

I am doing some online benefits work for a client and discovered the need for data on the California Statutory Disability Insurance for workers who incur off-the job accident or sickness. What are the benefits, how long can a disabled employee collect? Is the plan contributory? Whom do I call for more info.

Thanks so very much

Rob

[Guest jreddi]

California SDI is a contributory benefit through payroll deduction. It will pay a disabled employee up to 55% of their base weekly earnings up to $335 for a non-work related disability, including elective surgery and pregnancy/childbirth related conditions. In order to qualify for the benefits, a person must be: 1. Unable to perform his/her regular or customary work for at least 8 consecutive days; 2. Must be employed or actively looking for work at the time of disability; 3. Must have lost wages as a result of disbility or actively looking for work; 4. Must hvae earned at least $300 from which SDI deductions were made; 5. Must be under the care of a physician; 6. Must complete a claim form; and 7. Must have physician's certification.

There is a form which needs to be completed: Claim for SDI Benefits, Form DE2501. You can obtain this through The State Of California, Employment Development Department (EDD), P. O. Box 13140, Sacramento, CA 95813-4140. You can call the EDD at 916-227-0220 or check the Blue Pages under State Government, EDD, Disability Insurance.

Hope this helps.