State disability insurance (SDI) is a state-run insurance program that provides temporary income replacement benefits to eligible workers who are unable to work due to a disability or medical condition. SDI is different from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is a federal program that provides benefits to individuals who are disabled and have a work history.
SDI programs exist in most states, and each state has its own eligibility requirements and benefit amounts. In general, to be eligible for SDI, you must have worked in the state for a certain period of time and have paid into the SDI program through payroll deductions. You may also be eligible for SDI if you are unable to work due to a pregnancy or childbirth.