Human Resources

Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI)

This benefit is provided to reduce the financial impact for an employee who suffers a wage loss as a result of their own non-industrial disability. This is a separate benefit in lieu of State Disability Insurance as state employees. This requires a different form that is only available through CSUMB.

Other important information:

  • Forms can be obtained following leave advising with a CSUMB leaves staff member, and by emailing a request to leaves@csumb.edu. If immediate assistance is needed, call Human Resources at (831) 582-3389.
  • NDI pay is processed by Payroll Services in coordination with an Employment Development Department (EDD) approval notice. The weekly NDI payment amount as determined by collective bargaining contracts and employee category. Other pay provisions:
    • Sick leave credits must be exhausted before NDI payments are allowed for payment processing.
    • If vacation leave credits are used, these must also be exhausted prior to NDI payment processing.
    • If catastrophic leave solicitation is approved, donations may supplement the NDI payment amounts in accordance with catastrophic leave donation program provisions.
    • NDI pay will be received through the normal pay process within your monthly pay.
    • Questions about pay should be directed to payroll@csumb.edu.
  • Employee categories such as who are appointed half-time or more for one year of service or one academic year, and who are members of PERS or STRS, are eligible for benefits when disabled due to illness or injury that is not work-related.
  • The application is provided during a leave consultation with a CSUMB leaves specialist and is unique to CSU employees. Other information:
    • Mail pages A, B, and C of the application to the EDD. The address is on the cover page of the packet provided to you.
    • You will be notified of a decision by US mail. Human Resources also receives a copy of this notice for payroll processing.
    • Extension forms are included in the EDD approval notice. You are to obtain the medical providers’ certification and mail this back to the EDD at the address they have provided.
    • Prompt completion and submission of these forms assists with timely pay processing and avoids undesirable delays.