Disability benefits are equal to 50 percent of the employee's average weekly wage for the last eight weeks worked, with a maximum benefit of $170 per week (WCL §204).

Learn how to apply for disability in New York with our complete 2025 guide. Get SSDI & SSI benefits, find NY Social Security offices, and discover eligibility requirements.

Jan 30, 2025 · In addition to federal benefits and services, New York residents may also qualify for state unemployment benefits, short-term disability, paid family leave, Medicaid, or workers’ compensation …

The New York State Disability Insurance program provides a temporary weekly cash benefit to replace, in part, wages lost due to injuries or illnesses by an off the job injury or illness, or to unemployed …

Disability benefits insurance is mandatory for most employers in New York State. Find out who is covered and who is not covered by the New York State Disability Benefits Law.

Apr 20, 2024 · In the state of New York, over 530,000 people receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). That’s over half a million people who’ve completed the disability …

Nov 14, 2025 · New York State requires employers to provide disability and Paid Family Leave benefits coverage for their employees. The state-specific disability program is one of five in the country, and …

Programs that Help Low-income New Yorkers Make Ends Meet. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance supervises support programs for families and individuals.

Apr 15, 2025 · Residents of New York may be eligible for several short-term disability benefit programs designed to protect people who are temporarily unable to work due to injury or illness. For example, …

How To Apply You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 8:00 a.m. …