State Short-Term Disability Benefits
Several states provide or require employers to provide short-term disability insurance (SDI). In some states, it's called temporary disability insurance (TDI). These short-term disability programs provide partial pay replacement to workers who have to take leave from work for more than a few days because of an injury, illness, or pregnancy and recovery from childbirth. The states that have some type of short-term disability program are California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Though similar, the rules on eligiblity for these programs and how they operate vary greatly between states. The following articles provide the details.
If you're temporarily unable to work, you can get short-term disability in California. Learn what you need to qualify and how much you can receive in benefits.
Hawaii requires employers to provide TDI or payments to workers who suffer short-term illness or injuries, including pregnancy.
New Jersey has a state-run temporary disability program financed by employer and employee contributions.
If you are injured or you become ill while not on the job, you may be eligible for New York State Short-Term Disability Benefits.
Rhode Island is one of the few states with a short-term disability program for injuries or illnesses.
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