Key Cities
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- San Diego
Employment
Social Security
vs. National Average
California SDI — California
California requires all employees to contribute to the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, providing short-term disability benefits up to 70% of weekly wages.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in California are covered under this program.
Employee-Funded
Benefits are funded through small payroll deductions — typically 0.5–1% of wages.
Short-Term Benefits
Provides income replacement for up to 26–52 weeks for qualifying disabilities.
Non-Work Related
Covers disabilities not covered by workers' compensation — illness, injury, pregnancy.
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for California are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.