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To qualify medically for TDI payments, you must also be unable to perform your regular work duties. Note that you don't have to be unable to do any type of work, just your customary work. You must be unable to work for at least seven days, called your waiting period.

The weekly benefit is equal to 4.62% of the wages paid to you in the highest quarter of your base period. The maximum benefit rate is $1,007 and the minimum benefit rate is $114. You may also be entitled to a dependents allowance for a child under age 18 or a child age 18 or older who is disabled.

The application process can take up to 6 months so filing an application early is important.

To be eligible for TDI/TCI benefits, you must have earned wages in Rhode Island and paid into the TDI/TCI fund. For claims filed effective 1/1/23 or later, you must have been paid at least $15,600 in the Base Period for the claim.

TDI is income support for individuals out of work for non-work related illness or injury; TCI is income support (up to 5 weeks) for individuals out of work to care for seriously ill child, spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent, or to bond with a newborn child, adopted child or foster child.

The 14 weeks need not be consecutive nor with only one employer. You must also meet the following conditions in addition to the eligibility requirements described above: Your injury or illness is not work related; not caused by your job. Your injury or illness prevents you from performing your regular duty.

First Payments Most eligible customers get their first payment within 3-4 weeks from the day we receive a valid application. Missing, or incorrect information may delay payment. Prompt responses from QHPs are needed to process claims.

Most eligible customers receive their first payment within three weeks from the day TDI receives the application. Missing or wrong information may delay payment. Benefits are paid by direct deposit or electronic payment card.