Aged & Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal (A&D FPL). You must: Be either aged (65+), or disabled (meet Social Security's definition of disability, even if your disability is blindness) Have less than $1,732 in countable monthly income for an individual ($2,351 for a couple).
While some people are approved in as little as 30 days, others can wait a year or longer before they receive a final decision.
Requirements to File a Claim Can't do your regular work for at least eight days. Have lost wages because of your disability. Are working or looking for work at the time your disability begins. Earned at least $300 with State Disability Insurance (SDI) deducted from your paycheck.
Once we receive your completed claim application, we will determine your eligibility. You can expect this process to take up to 14 days. Note: Processing time may vary depending upon the claim. If your claim is incomplete or requires additional information, confirming eligibility can be delayed.
Most claims are processed within 14 days of receipt of a completed claim. You can log in to your account to check the status of your DI claim at any time.
Mental Disorders. Intellectual Disabilities. Affective Disorders. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. Physical Disorders. Immune System Disorders. Cancer Diagnosis. Neurological Disorders. Congenital Disorders. Cardiovascular Disabilities and Disorders. Respiratory Disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Disability Insurance (DI) provides short-term wage replacement benefits to eligible California workers. You may be eligible for DI if you are unable to work and are losing wages because of your own non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Note: Citizenship and immigration status do not affect eligibility.
The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who need time off work.
Statewide Toll-Free Numbers: English: 1-800-480-3287. Spanish: 1-866-658-8846. Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-800-563-2441. California Relay Service: Call 711.
It includes: Musculoskeletal Disorders, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and back pain. Special Senses and Speech, such as blindness and hearing loss. Respiratory Disorders, such as cystic fibrosis and respiratory failure. Cardiovascular System, such as hypertension and heart disease.