Disability Insurance benefits are paid weekly, ranging from $50 to $1,252. You must earn at least $27,126.67 in a quarter to receive the maximum weekly benefits. Your weekly benefit amount is generally about 60 to 70 percent of the pay you had made in the past 5 to 18 months before your disability manifested.  You can only receive disability insurance benefits for a maximum of 52 weeks. If you and your doctor believe your disability will not be resolved in a year, you must apply for social security disability benefits.  Your weekly benefit amount will also consider any other income you receive, including paid time off and sick, leave pay, while also receiving disability insurance benefits. Your benefits could be reduced if you have not paid court-ordered child support or spousal support or were overpaid for a previous state disability insurance or unemployment insurance claim. To avoid these situations, it is essential to report all income to the EDD.  Once approved for benefits, you can receive your benefit payments either by check or through the EDD Debit Card from Bank of America. If you choose to receive your benefits via check, it can take 7-10 days for delivery.