How to file a state disability (SDI) claim or request family leave (FMLA)

About SDI and FMLA

State Disability Insurance (SDI) provides short-term benefits to eligible workers who cannot work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons that include:

  • Birth and care of a newborn child

  • Care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition

  • Medical leave when the employee is unable to work due to a serious health condition

  • Qualifying situations arising from a family member's military service

During FMLA leave, employees maintain their health insurance coverage and are guaranteed their same or an equivalent job when they return to work.

Filing a claim/request

To file an SDI claim or FMLA request, workers typically need:

  • Medical documentation of their disability

  • Recent employment and wage information

  • Personal identification

  • Healthcare provider's contact information

The specific process and benefits vary by state. Workers should:

  • File their claim/request within the required timeframe (usually within 30-49 days)

  • Submit their SDI claims through their state's disability insurance office website or by mail

  • Keep copies of all submitted documentation

  • For specific SDI or FMLA guidance, workers should contact their state's disability insurance office or production administrators

  • For all states, the employer contact info is: Wrapbook, 228 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

New York instructions:

  • NY Paid Family Leave requires different forms for different types of leave, so the worker should refer to the New York State Paid Family Leave website to determine which forms are required for their specific leave

  • Regardless of the type of leave, the worker will need to complete the employee portion of the NY PFL claim form and submit the employer portion to Wrapbook support for completion

  • Once complete, Wrapbook will return the completed form to the Employee and instruct them to submit the completed form to our insurer: NYSIF (policy # DB 7260 86-3)

Worker submission guidelines

  • Per the state of NY, it is the worker’s responsibility to submit all forms, not the employer

  • Submit your completed request within 30 days after the start of your leave to avoid losing benefits

  • Submit using one of the following: fax to 518.437.5201, e-mail to [email protected], or mail to NYSIF, PO Box 66699, Albany, NY 12206

California instructions

  • CA disability claims are filed through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD)

  • Workers should create a MyEDD account on the State of California Employee Development Department

  • Then, select SDI Online to submit a claim

  • From there, the California EDD will send forms directly to Wrapbook to complete and return back to EDD