DBL
NYS Disability Benefits (short-term disability, DBL)
In short
50% of average weekly wage up to $170/week for up to 26 weeks for off-the-job illness/injury, including pregnancy/childbirth recovery. Employees covered 4+ consecutive weeks with a covered employer; also some recently unemployed.
- What you get
- 50% of average weekly wage up to $170/week for up to 26 weeks for off-the-job illness/injury, including pregnancy/childbirth recovery.
- Who qualifies
- Employees covered 4+ consecutive weeks with a covered employer; also some recently unemployed.
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- DB-450 with doctor's statement and employer section.
- Renewal
- Per claim.
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