State Disability Insurance Online Informational Tutorials and Videos

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has developed online tutorials and videos to guide you through State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online and registration in Benefit Programs Online. These tutorials and videos are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

System Requirements: To view the online tutorials, you need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Download Adobe Reader at no cost.

Benefit Programs Online Videos

Benefit Programs Online is your single login to access the EDD’s online benefit services. To use SDI Online, you must first complete a one-time registration in Benefit Programs Online.

Benefit Programs Online Overview and Registration (YouTube)

How to File a Claim Videos

View the following videos for information on how to file your claim:

Claimant Tutorial

Claimant Registration, Online Access, and Claim Filing (PDF, 6.38 MB)

Employer Tutorial

Employer Registration, Access, and Form Submission (PDF, 1.95 MB)

Physician/Practitioner and Representatives Tutorial

Physician/Practitioner and Representatives Registration, Online Access, and Form Submission (PDF, 2.69 MB)

Paid Family Leave Training

View one of the following self-guided trainings for a brief overview of the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program: