How To Sign Up For State Disability Insurance? 
In most cases state disability insurance is not something you sign up for . There are five states with mandatory short term disability . Private workers are automatically enrolled . Government workers may have the option to participate , but the government entity must agree to automatically enroll all employees . California allows self employed workers to sign up for its state short term disability program . Social security disability is administered at the state level . Every citizen makes premium payments into the fund via FICA payroll taxes . If you need to apply for benefits after becoming disabled , you would need to contact your state disability determination office . 