4.20.26 – APFA LAX Base President Brief – State Disability Made Easy Packet – Revision 103

State Disability Made Easy Packet
Revision 103

Monday, April 20, 2026

Hey All,

Revision 103 of my California State Disability Packet is now available!

🚨 Important Update:
🔴 Revision 103 officially replaces ALL previous versions — please make sure you are referencing the latest document.

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🧾 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You may qualify for State Disability benefits if you meet the following conditions:

🟢 Work Status

• You are unable to perform your regular job for at least 8 days

💰 Income Impact

• You have lost wages or expect to lose wages due to your disability

👩‍💼 Employment

• You were employed at the time your disability began

📊 Earnings Requirement

• You earned at least $300 with State Disability Insurance (SDI)deductions taken from your paycheck

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📍 LOCATION-BASED ELIGIBILITY

🟢 Eligible:

• Employees working in the state of California
  (✔️ Residency does NOT matter)

✈️ Example:
A flight attendant based at LAX who commutes from Denver IS eligible

🔴 Not Eligible:

• Employees working outside of California, even if they live in California

✈️ Example:
A flight attendant living in Los Angeles but flying out of JFK is NOT eligible

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📘 For full details:
👉 Read the complete document for comprehensive information

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If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out!

In Solidarity,

John Nikides
APFA LAX Base President 
[email protected]
310-751-6605 (Home/Office)
310-999-1035