Who Is Eligible For State Disability Insurance? 
State Disability Insurance is offered by the State of California through the Economic Development Dept. You are eligible for State Disability Insurance if : 1 -RRB- You are not a government worker -LRB- there are some exceptions , such as some teachers may receive it through collective bargaining -RRB- ; 2 -RRB- you must have been working or actively looking for work when your disability begins ; 3 -RRB- you must be unable to work and be off work for at least 8 days to receive a benefit ; 4 -RRB- you must have received at least $ 300 in wages from which State Disability Insurance deductions were withheld ; 5 -RRB- you must be under a doctor 's care and he/she must provide certification of your care , 6 -RRB- you are not receiving unemployment or Paid Family Leave ; 7 -RRB- you are not receiving Worker 's Comp at a higher rate than your DI rate , 8 -RRB- you are suffering a loss of wages due to your disability , 9 -RRB- you are not incarcerated , and 10 -RRB- you apply for the DI benefits within 49 days of suffering your disability . 