• Benefits Available to Those Sick and Cannot Work

  • Individuals are able to file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim, providing short-term benefit payments eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness.

  • The Governor's Executive Order will waive the one-week unpaid waiting period to collect DI benefits for the first week out of work.

    • What forms are needed:

      • Requirement can be met by a medical certification signed by treating a physician or a practitioner that includes a diagnosis and ICD-10 code, or a statement of symptoms, start date of condition, probable duration; and treating physician's or practitioner's license number or facility information. Can also be met by a written order from a state or local health officer specific to you.

      • Fastest processing occurs online, and submit supporting medical documentation immediately after.

  • How much can be earned:

    • Approximately 60-70 percent of wages, depending on income, ranging from $50-$1,3000 a week. EDD has a Disability Insurance Calculator. Payments are paid through the date of a doctor's certification or when available benefits are exhausted, whichever comes first within a 52-week period.

    • The Governor's Executive Order waives the one week waiting period.

• Individuals who are quarantined, as certified by a medical professional or a state or local health officer, can qualify for disability insurance.

• Benefits Available to Self-employed or Otherwise Not Covered by State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program

  • Individuals can be eligible for benefits if they pay into Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC). DIEC is an option for self-employed individuals, like independent contractors, and employers to apply for coverage under SDI. More info here.

• Benefits Available for Individuals Caring for A Sick Family Member Who Miss Work

  • Individuals can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) Claim

    • Provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member

    • Necessary documentation:

      • Medical documentation regarding family member in care who is either ill or quarantined due to COVID-19.

      • This requirement can be met by a medical certification for that person from a treating physician or a practitioner that includes a diagnosis and ICD-10 code, or a statement of symptoms; the start date of the condition; its probable duration; and the treating physician's or practitioner's license number or facility information.

      • This requirement can also be met by a written order from a state or local health officer that is specific to your family member's situation. Absent those documents from a physician or health officer, individuals may be eligible for an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim instead. 

      • Individuals may also request EDD to send a  Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits (DE 2501F) (PDF) form, which can be ordered online.

      • If medical documentation is provided in any other form other than the EDD's designated claim form, it should be submitted separately by mail to:

Employment Development Department
PO Box 45011
Fresno, CA 93718-5011

• Individuals can receive approximately 60-70 percent of wages, depending on income, ranging from $50-$1,3000 a week. EDD has a Paid Family Leave Calculator.