Where do I apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI)? You can apply for State Disability Insurance at the Employment Development Department of California. To file a claim, visit edd.ca.
If you think you may be eligible, please contact your Alameda County Social Services Social Worker or contact your nearest office. You can also ask an eligibility worker or Employment Counselor for a referral to see a Social Worker for SSI Advocacy services.
You must provide the following information to file a DI claim using SDI Online: Valid California Driver License (CDL) or Identification (ID) card number. Your full legal name as it appears on your CDL or ID. Date of birth as shown on your CDL or ID. Social Security number.
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings (Part A) 1.00. Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2.00. Special Senses and Speech. 3.00. Respiratory Disorders. 4.00. Cardiovascular System. 5.00. Digestive Disorders. 6.00. Genitourinary Disorders. 7.00. 8.00. Skin Disorders.
It is estimated as 70–90% (depending on income) of the wages you earned 5 to 18 months before your claim start date and up to the maximum WBA. Note: Your claim start date is the date your disability begins. We will calculate your WBA using a base period.
English: 1-800-480-3287. Spanish: 1-866-658-8846.
Overall, however, the most approved disability for Social Security is disabilities involving the musculoskeletal system and/or connective tissues. ing to the World Health Organization (WHO), such conditions include arthritis, back pain, and lupus.