Key Cities
- New York City
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Employment
Social Security
vs. National Average
New York DBL — New York
New York's Disability Benefits Law (DBL) requires employers to provide short-term disability coverage, paying 50% of average weekly wages for up to 26 weeks.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in New York 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 New York are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.