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While the Social Security Administration administers the federal government’s disability insurance programs, known as Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, some states offer additional income-replacement benefits to people with short-term or permanent disabilities that keep them from working. [1] X Trustworthy Source US Social Security Administration Independent U.S. government agency that administers Social Security and related information Go to source California has its own short-term disability program, called State Disability Insurance, administered by the state’s Employment Development Department. [2] X Research source Generally, you can apply for SDI if you are a California resident who can’t work because of a physical or mental injury or illness. [3] X Research source If you’re approved for benefits, you’ll receive a weekly benefit of between $50 and $1,104 a week for up to 52 weeks. [4] X Research source