TEMPORARY DISABILITY (TD)
• Temporary disability is the benefit paid to you during the time your doctor says you are unable to work at all due to your injury. The benefit rate is two-thirds (2/3) of your average weekly earnings, up to a maximum weekly rate of $728.00. It normally takes about two (2) weeks before the first payment is sent. In some unusual cases it is possible to obtain supplemental benefits from the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), also known as State Disability Insurance (SDI). However, generally, you may not receive temporary disability benefits from both the workers' compensation insurance company and EDD.
• EDD is a backup benefit source if the workers' compensation insurance company will not pay temporary disability benefits. These benefits are available by applying through the Employment Development Department. If you apply for such benefits, it is important that you advise EDD that you have applied for workers' compensation benefits and your request has been delayed or denied. The EDD application must be completed by you and your doctor. Benefits normally start within seven (7) to fourteen (14) days from application.