State Short-Term Disability / Paid Family Leave
Run by State Labor Departments, a state agency
CA, NY, NJ, RI, WA, MA, CT, OR, CO, MD, DE, MN have mandatory paid disability or family leave programs. Provides wage replacement while recovering, can bridge the gap before SSDI approval.
- Award
- 40–90% of wages for 4–52 weeks (varies by state)
- Deadline
- Apply within days of disability, strict deadlines
- Run by
- State Labor Departments
- State
Who it's for
- Employed in participating state
- Unable to work due to own illness/injury OR caring for seriously ill family member
- Recent earnings in the state
State Labor Departments decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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State Short-Term Disability / Paid Family Leave is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. State Labor Departments decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.