{"id":196907,"date":"2021-12-13T10:50:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=196907"},"modified":"2021-10-28T09:11:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T13:11:31","slug":"ca-sdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/ca-sdi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comprehensive Guide to CA SDI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The mark of developed nations is a robust social security cover for employees. The CA SDI is one such state disability insurance program for Californian employees to get weekly tax-free disability benefits for up to one year.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll take you through the definition of CA SI, who pays for it, the eligibility criteria, and if employers are allowed to opt-out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/absence-management\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=ca-sdi&amp;utm_content=above-the-fold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-1-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_G0vZDxtodOs\"><div id=\"lyte_G0vZDxtodOs\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FG0vZDxtodOs%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/G0vZDxtodOs\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FG0vZDxtodOs%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is CA SDI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA SDI or the California State Disability Insurance program provides benefits in case of temporary disability to eligible employees. Employees who cannot work due to a short-term illness or injury can take advantage of CA SDI. The California SDI provides wage replacement to the employees who qualify for the Employee Development Department or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edd.ca.gov\/disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EDD Disability<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this program, the employees may collect weekly pay till they recover from their temporary, non-work-related illness. The compensation is tax-free in the hands of the employees. Employees can avail of these <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/short-term-disability\/\">short-term disability benefits<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a maximum of one year. The benefits under CA disability tax max out at around 60-70% of the employee\u2019s salary in a quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Is Accountable for CA SDI: Employer or Employee?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who have a short-term disability in California can claim CA SDI benefits. Employees pay for California Disability Insurance from their monthly salary each month. Employers can deduct CA SUI SDI tax from their employees during payroll. In online portals, employers deduct employees\u2019 contributions toward short-term disability insurance automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees should enter the details of CA SDI tax when they file their W2 form. Further, they can find details of CA SDI on the W2<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Box 14. Note that the deduction makes provision for financial assistance under the CA disability tax. After that, it lowers the annual income of the employees and reduces their tax liability. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can get <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edd.ca.gov\/claims.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California State Disability forms from the website of the EDD<\/a><\/strong> and fill them to avail of the benefit. They are available under the heading EDD disability forms on the website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the Rate of CA SDI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rate of CA SDI is the percentage of tax withheld from the employee&#8217;s paycheck to contribute to the CA SDI program. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California disability pay cover provides financial aid to the employees who are unable to perform their duties. The reason could be physical or mental illnesses not related to their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edd.ca.gov\/pdf_pub_ctr\/de3395.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historically<\/a><\/strong>, the CA SDI rate has ranged from 0.9 to 1%. But the CA SDI rate for 2021 is 1.2%.\u00a0The taxable wage limit is $128,298 annual pay and the maximum amount that can be withheld for CA SDI is $1,539.58.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the Base Period Determination for CA SDI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to understand the base period for calculating the SDI benefits. California SDI provides financial assistance for up to one year. The benefits under this scheme equal 55% of the employee\u2019s average gross income in the base period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For California SDI, the base period is four quarters preceding the current and the previous quarter. The amount of benefit an employee will receive depends on their average pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Eligibility Criteria For CA SDI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is paramount to know which employees are eligible for California Disability Insurance. All the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employees working in California<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can avail of this benefit irrespective of their citizenship or immigration status. If an employee cannot work because of a temporary illness, they must receive this compensation. The employees must meet the following eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should be unable to carry out their office duties for a minimum of eight days continuously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have earned a minimum of $300 as wages in the last 12 months. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must have made a deduction for CA SDI from their salary in the previous 12 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be unable to earn their wages due to their disability and not for any other reason.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should be working or seeking work while applying for disability payments in California.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must consult a licensed physician or practitioner for the first eight days of the illness or disability. They should be under medical supervision and care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should claim the EDD disability cover within 49 days from the start of the disability. They cannot claim the benefit before nine days of the disability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must ensure that their physician or practitioner has completed a medical certification of disability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can log in to the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edd.ca.gov\/Disability\/SDI_Online.htm\">EDD disability portal<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to claim short-term disability insurance. People who are self-employed or are working as independent contractors can take advantage of the California State Disability program. They can make individual contributions to the EDD Disability Insurance Elective Coverage scheme. If an employee is not eligible for the California SDI program, they can opt for the DIEC program. However, they need to pay quarterly premiums for cover under the Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is CA SDI Taxable?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers and employees must know whether CA SDI is taxable or not. No, the government of California has not made California SDI taxable. If an employee leaves their job temporarily due to disability, they are entitled to receive disability benefits. These EDD disability benefits are exempt from taxes in the hands of the employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is significant to note here that disability benefits paid as a substitute for unemployment benefits are taxable. If an employee is unemployed, they receive unemployment benefits. While receiving unemployment benefits, if they fall ill or become disabled, they receive disability benefits. These disability benefits are taxable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196911\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/CA-SDI-Deduction-on-Pay-Stub-min.jpeg\" alt=\"CA SDI Deduction on Pay Stub-min\" width=\"761\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/CA-SDI-Deduction-on-Pay-Stub-min.jpeg 761w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/CA-SDI-Deduction-on-Pay-Stub-min-300x266.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/CA-SDI-Deduction-on-Pay-Stub-min-100x89.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/CA-SDI-Deduction-on-Pay-Stub-min-507x450.jpeg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qph.fs.quoracdn.net\/main-qimg-4915c04045318ed1e32d445e5a115100-c\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Claims under California SDI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edd.ca.gov\/Disability\/SDI_Online.htm\">several kinds of claims<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under CA SDI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability Insurance Claim<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees in California can apply for disability insurance to get short-term monetary assistance. People who cannot work because of a temporary disability or illness unrelated to their job can get wage replacement benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employee cannot do their job because of pregnancy, they can get a pregnancy claim. During pregnancy, the disability period starts four weeks before the delivery and continues to six weeks after delivery. Furthermore, in Cesarean delivery, the period extends to eight weeks after the delivery. Some employees may have a lengthier disability period owing to medical complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Family Leave Bonding Claim<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can avail of the Paid Family Leave (PFA) Bonding claim to establish a bond with a new child. They might take time off to take care of the newborn or adopted child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Family Leave Care Claim<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can also seek help under the Paid Family Leave Care claim. The claim is advantageous if they have to take care of a family member. To specify, the family member could be the parents, child, spouse, grandparents, grandchild, sibling, or parent-in-law. However, the family member must be seriously ill and require constant care and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Family Leave Military Assist Claim<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PFL also gives benefits to employees who take temporary leave to be a part of a qualifying event. A qualifying event could be a military event or an urgent need arising from a family member\u2019s deployment call.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time Worker Disability Insurance and PFL<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time workers can also apply for Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. EDD assesses the eligibility of their claim before they receive the disability benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced Wages Disability Insurance and PFL<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employee has suffered a wage loss and is working at a lesser pay due to disability, they can apply for these benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Disability Insurance and Non-Industrial Disability Insurance for State Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Non-Industrial Disability Insurance covers state employees. Here, the employees receive partial wage replacement if they cannot perform their duties due to non-work-related disability, illness, or injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of SDI Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees can submit their Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave claim forms online too. It is convenient and safe to submit claims online. To do so, employees and employers can log in to the EDD website to submit the forms. Online form submission has the following merits:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-saving<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online process of form submission is time-saving. It takes less time to process the claim online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an employee submits the claim, the portal or website confirms it immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to Information\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees and employers can access the information by logging into the portal. The portal saves the data. Therefore, employees can access it and check the status of the claim anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online process of claim submission is secure and safe. It has the required security safeguards to trace and mitigate fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196912\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available.jpg\" alt=\"Employer Responsibilities Regarding Making CA SDI Information Available\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Employer-Responsibilities-Regarding-Making-CA-SDI-Information-Available-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer Responsibilities Regarding Making CA SDI Information Available<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must understand and shoulder their responsibilities regarding CA SDI. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the case of this social security program, employers don&#8217;t need to contribute funds towards this insurance. But they need to be meticulous with the contributions of employees <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toward California SDI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers need to tell their employees about the employment laws and guidelines, working conditions, and employee benefits. Additionally, an employer should post <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/tools-and-samples\/hr-qa\/pages\/californiasdieligibilityrules.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>these posters<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing relevant information about EDD disability programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice Regarding Paid Family Leave\/ Disability Insurance\/Unemployment Insurance (DE 1857A)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The poster contains crucial information regarding an employee\u2019s right to claim Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Paid Family Leave benefits. However, the employer should file Notice DE 1858 for the employees if the Unemployment Insurance does not cover them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice Regarding Provisions of Disability Insurance (DE 2515)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers must give this brochure to new hires. The new hires can then go through the brochure and learn their rights. Further, employers should also duly inform their employees who want to take a leave because of temporary disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice Regarding Paid Family Leave Benefits (DE 2511)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should give the brochure containing this notice to all the recruits. They should also provide this information to employees who take leave to take care of a newborn baby. Moreover, employees taking time off to take care of a critically ill family member should read this information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer Duties Regarding Disseminating Information About CA SDI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employers are responsible for disseminating information regarding the provisions of CA SDI to employees. In addition to this, when an employee files a claim for California SDI, an employer must respond accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability Insurance Claim Filed (DE 2503)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employer receives the form for Disability Insurance Claim after the employee has claimed it. Therefore, employers should complete the form and submit it to the Employment Development Department within two days. You can submit it online and verify the employee\u2019s claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid Family Leave Claim Filed (DE 2503F)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employer receives the form once an employee files a Paid Family Leave Claim. After that, they should complete the form and submit the hard copy to the EDD. Finally, they should ensure to submit the form within two working days after verifying the claim information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opting Out of CA SDI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations can opt out of California SDI if they want. However, they should have a private plan for providing voluntary disability insurance to their employees. Additionally, the voluntary one must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should provide and include all the benefits given by CA SDI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The voluntary plan must have one extra benefit not included in California SDI. It should be better than the EDD Disability cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of the voluntary plan should not be more than CA SDI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employees of the organization should approve the voluntary plan before employers implement it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A voluntary plan is beneficial as it allows employers to give better coverage to the employees. Employers can provide more benefits without any additional cost. If the claim rate is low, employers can use the contribution to give extra advantages. Moreover, employers should get the voluntary plan approved by EDD. They need to create a security deposit with the EDD to ensure that it meets all the conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottom Line on California SDI\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA SDI is advantageous for both employers and employees. Employees benefit because they continue to get monetary assistance during the disability. Simultaneously, employers also benefit as they do not have to pay for the disability benefits. They must only make deductions from the employees\u2019 salaries to provide for disability benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=ca-sdi&amp;utm_content=final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196908 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capterra-Rating-2-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CA SDI provides financial help to employees with temporary disabilities. 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