Your benefits cover medical expenses related to your illness or injury, with no specific amount attached. Once you have missed work for three days as a result of your illness or injuries, you are eligible for temporary disability benefits to cover a portion of lost income. Your payments will amount to two-thirds of your pre-tax average weekly wages, however, by California law, there is a maximum amount you cannot exceed. While this amount changes annually, it was approximately $1,300 in 2020.