You can do most of your business with social security online.
Steps to file state disability.
To file for benefits read messages from the edd submit online forms or manage your profile access your sdi online account.
Gather necessary documents and information.
The edd has developed online tutorials and videos to guide you through state disability insurance sdi online and registration in benefit programs online.
If you do not live in the u s.
You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled.
State disability insurance online informational tutorials and videos.
It may be necessary to send some documents via u s.
How to file a disability insurance claim in sdi online 1.
Benefit programs online videos.
If you cannot use these.
In general we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability.
Log on and file a new.
In order to obtain social security disability benefits you must qualify under the very stringent guidelines the social security administration has put forth.
The edd gives you the option of applying online or ordering forms.
Disability insurance claim process.
We need to find out about your past work to decide if you can still do it.
To decide whether you are disabled we use a five step process.
California driver license cdl or identification id card number.
From the bpo login page select.
How you qualify to qualify for social security disability benefits you must first have worked in jobs covered by social security.
Call our toll free telephone number 1 800 772 1213.
Applying for sdi benefits 1.
To 7 00 p m monday through friday to apply by.
Complete your application online.
These tutorials and videos are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Physician practitioner completes a medical certification.
The edd determines eligibility.
You must be eligible to receive di benefits.
This will open another browser window listed below are frequently asked questions about step 4 and step 5 of the process.
Continue or stop your benefits.
Other ways you can apply apply with your local office.
To provide feedback about the sdi information available on the edd website take our sdi survey.
Whether you re applying online or through the mail you ll need to have.
The good news is that the process has improved over time and you can more easily navigate through it to better understand your qualifications even before you apply.
Then you must have a medical condition that meets social security s definition of disability.
Your full legal name.
Visit benefit programs online bpo to complete a one time registration.