State Short-Term Disability / Paid Family Leave

Administered by State Labor Departments · dol.gov

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.

Eligibility requirements

✓Employed in participating state
✓Unable to work due to own illness/injury OR caring for seriously ill family member
✓Recent earnings in the state

Insider tip

Caregiver paid leave lets a family member get paid to care for someone recovering from stroke or heart attack in CA, NY, NJ, WA, MA, CO, CT, OR, MD, DC. File within the first week — most programs have strict filing windows.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at dol.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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