New Jersey temporary disability benefit and family leave
State disability insurance (SDI) is short-term disability coverage that is legislated by this state. If you have employees working in New Jersey, the state may require that employers provide SDI coverage for employees.
Key Features
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Coverage options |
State plan, self-insured or through an approved insurance carrier |
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Funding |
Shared by employer and employees |
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Elimination period |
7 days (0 days if disability lasts longer than 21 days) |
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Benefit |
85% of average weekly wage |
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Maximum benefit |
$1,081/week in 2025 |
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Benefit duration |
26 weeks |
Principal® has a solution
Principal teams up with ShelterPoint Life to offer New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefit coverage to employers with 25+ New Jersey employees. To be eligible, employers must offer group short-term disability, long-term disability, or term life coverage from Principal.
Want to learn more?
Talk to your financial professional to design a benefit offering that meets the specific needs of your business and employees.