State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online
Welcome to State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) automated some key SDI services to better serve our customers. SDI Online provides customers with electronic and automated options that are simple to use and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SDI Online is convenient and secure. The new system reduces claim processing time, provides immediate electronic confirmation of forms submitted, decreases costs in paper and postage, and includes security safeguards to detect and manage fraud and abuse.
To begin using SDI Online, a one-time registration, visit:
SDI Online Registration
SDI Online Registration en Espaņol
If you have previously registered with SDI Online and want to log in to your account, visit:
SDI Online Login
SDI Online Login en Español
For more information, visit:
For Claimants
For Physicians/Practitioners
For Physician/Practitioner Representatives
For Employers
Claimants
Claimants can file claims for Disability Insurance (DI), access personal claim information, and view payment history through SDI Online. Claimants can file claims for Paid Family Leave (PFL) and submit documentation through SDI Online. Claims may be filed online or by ordering new forms available by visiting the Online Forms and Publications page. Orders may take two to four weeks for delivery.
- SDI Online Tips for Claimants
Helpful tips for registering an account through SDI Online and how to file a DI or PFL claim. - SDI Online Tutorials
The SDI Online tutorials will guide you through the new system. - SDI Online FAQs
Access frequently asked questions about the SDI Online program. - SDI Online Video for Claimants
The SDI Online Video for Claimants introduces the new electronic claim filing system for SDI. - SDI Online Bookmark for Claimants
Helpful information about the new application. - Disability Insurance Eligibility
Find information about eligibility, ineligibility, and related links for the Disability Insurance program. - Paid Family Leave Eligibility
Find information about eligibility, ineligibility, and related links for the Paid Family Leave program.
Physicians/Practitioners
Physicians/Practitioners can view patient’s initial claim for benefits, submit DI and PFL claim certifications, and view claim certification history. Claims may be filed online or by ordering new forms available by visiting the Online Forms and Publications page. Orders may take two to four weeks for delivery.
- SDI Online Tips for Physicians/Practitioners
Helpful tips for registering an SDI Online account, how to add a medical representative to your account, and how to file a DI or PFL certification through SDI Online. - SDI Online Tutorial
The SDI Online tutorial will guide you through the new system. - SDI Online FAQs
Access frequently asked questions about the SDI Online program. - SDI Online Video for Physicians/Practitioners
The SDI Online Video for Physicians/Practitioners introduces the new electronic claim filing system for SDI. - Schedule an SDI Online Presentation
SDI Online overview presentations are available for your office.
Physician/Practitioner Representatives
To register, the Physician/Practitioner needs to set up an account first and add you as an authorized representative. Once registered, Representatives can view the Physician/Practitioner’s patient claim for benefits, submit DI and PFL claim certifications, and view claim certification history.
- SDI Online Tips for Physicians/Practitioners
Helpful tips for registering an SDI Online account. - SDI Online Tutorial
The SDI Online tutorial will guide you through the new system. - SDI Online FAQs
Access frequently asked questions about the SDI Online program. - SDI Online Brochure for Physicians/Practitioners
Helpful information about the new application. - Schedule an SDI Online Presentation
SDI Online overview presentations are available for your office.
Employers
Employers can access and submit electronic Notice of Claim forms.
- SDI Online Tips for Employers
Helpful tips for registering an SDI Online account. - SDI Online FAQs
Access frequently asked questions about the SDI Online program. - SDI Online Video for Employers
The SDI Online Video for Employers introduces the new electronic claim filing system for SDI.
Self-Service Options
- SDI Online
- Disability Insurance Automated Phone Information System
- Paid Family Leave Automated Phone Information System
- Disability Insurance Office Locations
- Paid Family Leave Office Locations


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