Read about how short-term disability benefits work and the various ways you can get short-term benefits: Overview: Ways to Get Short-Term Disability Benefits |
State Laws on SDI and TDI
State Laws on SDI and TDI
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Short-Term Disability Benefits Available From State Governments
Short-term disability benefits are not available from Social Security or elsewhere in the federal government. If you are disabled less than a year, you can’t collect Social Security disability or SSI.
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California's Short-Term Disability Insurance (SDI) Program
California provides paid time off for disability, parenting, and pregnancy leave.
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New York Temporary Disability Insurance Program for Pregnancy
New York has a state temporary disability program that pays employees who are unable to work due to pregnancy, and childbirth.
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New Jersey Short-Term Disability and Pregnancy
New Jersey's temporary disability insurance (TDI) program provides some wage replacement to employees who are unable to work due to a non-work related disability, including pregnancy.
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Hawaii Short-Term Disability and Pregnancy Disability Laws
Hawaii offers short-term disability for employees who are temporarily unable to work for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy; learn the rules here.
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Rhode Island Short-Term Disability and Pregnancy
Rhode Island has a temporary disability insurance program (TDI) and a paid family leave program (TCI).
Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
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Short-Term Disability Insurance Overview
Learn how long the waiting period for short-term disability is and when you should be approved for short-term disability insurance benefits.
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Short-Term Disability Benefits for Medical Operations
If you have to miss work because of an illness or injury unrelated to your job, you might be entitled to short-term disability benefits.
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Short-Term Disability Benefits After an Injury
If you have short-term disability insurance, you will most likely be covered for off-the-job injuries .
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Buying a Short-Term Disability Policy for Pregnancy
Short-term disability insurance policies cover time off work for pregnancy and childbirth.
Filing for and Appealing Short-Term Disability
Filing for and Appealing Short-Term Disability
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Preparing and Filing Your Short-Term Disability Claim
If you are entitled to compensation while you are out of work with a short-term or temporary disability, make sure you follow all the necessary steps to get paid.
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Appealing a Denied Short-Term Disability Claim
If your claim for short-term disability benefits is denied, you have the right to appeal -- but you must carefully follow all the rules and requirements.
Questions on Short-Term Disability
Questions on Short-Term Disability
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How Long Does Short-Term Disability Last?
If you are covered by temporary disability insurance, the terms of the plan will determine how long you are eligible for benefits; typically, plans provide coverage for three to six months.
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Are You Entitled to Pay From Your Employer for a Short-Term Disability?
If your employer offers paid sick leave, or you are covered by a short-term disability insurance plan, you may be entitled to compensation if you need time off due to a disability.
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Can I Collect SSDI and Short-Term Disability at the Same Time?
You can apply for SSDI while on temporary or short-term disability. But you might not get the full amount.
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Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Cover Short-Term Illnesses?
The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn't generally protect employees with minor, temporary conditions; learn the rules here.
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Short-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, and Pregnancy Leave Laws
Family leave laws (also known as maternity or paternity leave laws) allow employees to take time off from work to care for a new child.
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Are Maternity Benefits Available From Social Security Disability?
Although the Social Security disability program doesn't pay benefits for pregnancy, a handful of states do.