What is Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)?
TDI, like workers compensation and unemployment insurance programs, is a "wage replacement" program. This means that if you are unable to work because of an off-the-job sickness or injury and you meet the qualifying conditions of the law, you will be paid disability or sick leave benefits to partially replace the wages you lost. TDI does not include medical care.
Employers must provide TDI or sick leave benefits when employees are unable to work because of a disability. The State does not pay TDI benefits; it makes sure that every employer covered by the law provides benefits for the employer's employees.
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