Benefits
The plan provides tax-free replacement of income of 55% of an employee's average weekly pay, up to a maximum weekly benefit, which was $959.00 ($50/week minimum) in 2009. For 2010 and 2011, the maximum weekly benefit increases to $987.00. Benefits become available on the eighth consecutive day of disability and continue for up to 52 weeks of disability if the beneficiary paid SDI taxes as an employee, 39 weeks if the beneficiary had voluntary self-employment coverage.
SDI is deductible on federal returns (Schedule A) because it is a considered a state income tax.
Read more about this topic: State Disability Insurance
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