State Disability Insurance Applications | California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Field Office - Cal State Dept. Employ. Dev.
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 325, Oakland, CA 94621
Eligibility
California resident; must be unable to do regular work for at least 8 consecutive days, employed or actively looking for work at the time became disabled and have lost wages because of your, earned at least $300 from which SDI deductions were withheld during a previous period, must complete and mail a claim form within 49 days of the date you became disabled, must be under the care and treatment of a licensed physician/practitioner during the first 8 days of your disability and a doctor must complete the medical certification of the disability.
Required documents
Licensed physician/practitioner must complete the medical certification of individual's disability. A licensed midwife, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner may complete the medical certification for disabilities related to normal pregnancy or childbirth.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm (closed CA state holidays)
800-480-3287
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Main Number
800-563-2441
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Languages
English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Armenian, Punjabi, Tagalog; others call for information
Application process
Apply by mail, phone, or online
Fees
None
Service area
East Bay Counties
Administers California State Disability Insurance (SDI), partial wage-replacement insurance plan for California workers. This office serves residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, regardless of place of employment. Applications available on-line or at local career centers. Applicant must have a doctor's certification of disability; an independent medical examination to determine the initial or continuing eligibility may be required. Website has extensive information on completing the form, eligibility, etc.
Last Assured
03/25/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
California State Employment Development Department
Provides oversight to a wide variety of job-related services including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave, workforce investment (such as One-Stop centers), and labor market information programs. As California's largest tax collection agency, EDD also handles the audit and collection of payroll taxes and maintains employment records for millions of California workers. Specific information and forms are online; One-Stop Centers provide forms, online access and assistance.