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Florida disability claimants face some of the longest wait times in the country…

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At a glance · Florida

55%

ALJ approval rate

14 Months

Avg. wait for hearing

10

counties served

$0

upfront cost

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SSD Claims in: Florida

Updated July 1, 2026 →

  • Florida DDS Office

    Sacramento, CA (EDD)

  • OHO Hearing Offices

    Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento,

  • Federal Circuit

    Ninth Cricut (9th)

  • Reconsideration State

    Yes

  • Medicaid Auto-Enrollment (SSI)

    Yes

  • State SSI Supplement

    $216-$499 / month

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SSDI and SSI in California

California processes more Social Security Disability applications than almost any other state. The California DDS — operated through the Employment Development Department (EDD) — evaluates initial applications and reconsiderations. California is a reconsideration state, meaning claimants who are denied must request reconsideration before they can request an ALJ hearing.

California SSI Supplement

California is one of the most generous states for SSI recipients. California adds a State Supplementary Payment (SSP) on top of the federal SSI benefit. SSI recipients in California are automatically enrolled in Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program).

ALJ Hearings in California

California has OHO hearing offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oakland, San Diego, and Fresno. Wait times vary by office and have historically been among the longer waits in the country.

How do I apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI) in California?

California's SDI program is administered by the Employment Development Department (EDD). You can apply online at edd.ca.gov, by mail, or by phone. SDI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who suffer a loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. You must apply within 49 days of becoming disabled and have earned sufficient wages during your base period.

What is the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and how can it help me?

The DOR provides vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities find and maintain employment. Services include job training, resume assistance, assistive technology, and education support. To get started, contact your nearest DOR office or apply online at dor.ca.gov.

What workplace rights do people with disabilities have in California?

California offers some of the strongest disability protections in the nation. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employers with five or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Employers must engage in a good-faith interactive process and provide reasonable accommodations, which goes beyond federal ADA requirements.

How do I qualify for Medi-Cal if I have a disability?

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program and provides free or low-cost health coverage for people with disabilities. You may qualify based on disability status, income, or both. Applications can be submitted through Covered California, your county social services office, or online at coveredca.com. Those receiving SSI are typically automatically enrolled in Medi-Cal.

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