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California Disability Fund Faces $3 Billion Crisis

4/7/2026

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Story summary
  • The California Subsequ ent Injury Benefits Trust Fund faces a crisis, with annual costs rising to between $2 billion and $3 billion.
  • The fund was established in the 1940s to support disabled workers.
  • It now provides benefits for many conditions, including chronic ailments and sexual dysfunction.
  • Some claimants receive up to $1,700 per week for life.
  • Los Angeles County costs surged 433% since 2020.