The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term wage replacement to eligible workers who need time off due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. As part of the program’s transparency and planning efforts, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) publishes monthly updates summarizing key program metrics.
Below, you’ll find the official EDD dataset, automatically updated with the latest data on:
- Claim activity – number of claims received, approved, and denied
- Average weekly benefit amounts
- Average duration of DI claims
- Total authorized benefits paid each month
- Disability Insurance Fund (DIF) balances and solvency metrics
How to Use This Data
This interactive table above allows you to sort and explore historical data dating back several years. You can filter by date, export the CSV, or integrate the data into your own research.
This data is a valuable resource for journalists, researchers, policy advocates, and California residents looking to understand the current financial status and performance of the state’s Disability Insurance system.
Why This Data Matters
Understanding how many Californians rely on Disability Insurance—and how those numbers change over time—can reveal a great deal about the state’s labor health, economic cycles, and social safety net. The fund balance also helps stakeholders gauge the long-term sustainability of benefits.
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