Get Saxfilam

Paying into SDI If you're like most employees in California, you have State Disability Insurance (SDI) taxes automatically taken out of your paycheck. This means that each time you get paid, 0.9% of your wages go to the SDI program. These taxes are also called SDI contributions.

No. If you are ready and able to work but can't find a job, then UI is the right program for you. If you cannot work at your regular job due to a disability or illness, then SDI is the right program for you.

You can get a paper Claim for Disability Insurance (DI) Benefits (DE 2501) form by: Ordering a form onlineto have it mailed to you. Getting the form from your licensed health professional or employer. Visiting an SDI Office. Calling 1-800-480-3287 and selecting DI Information option 3 to request a paper form by mail.

For Disability Insurance claims, fill out and sign Part B – Physician/Practitioner's Certificate on the Claim for Disability Insurance (DI) Benefits (DE 2501) form. Mail it in within 49 days from the date your patient's disability begins.

Downloading and Printing The forms are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You may need to download the no-cost Adobe Reader to view and print linked documents.

Log in to BPO, then select SDI Online. You will be directed to your SDI Online Registration Options. Important: You will need to complete the identity verification process through ID.me before you can create and use a new SDI Online account to file your claim.

To upload documents to your PFL claim: Select File a New Claim under the main menu on your home page. Select Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Bonding Attachment, Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Care Attachment, or Submit Electronic Paid Family Leave Military Assist Attachment.

Claim for Disability Insurance (DI) Benefits (DE 2501) – English: You must submit an original form provided by the EDD, either electronically or through US mail. It cannot be downloaded or reproduced.