ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

State disability benefits

State disability benefits are like money that some people get from the government when they can't work because they have a medical condition or an injury. It's like when you get a boo-boo and your mom or dad gives you a band-aid or a hug so you don't have to do anything that hurts. Except in this case, the government gives people some money so they can stay home and take care of themselves without worrying about how they will pay their bills.

To get this money, people have to prove that they can't work because of their medical condition. They have to show the government papers that say what's wrong with them and that a doctor says they can't work. Sometimes the government will ask them to see another doctor to make sure they are telling the truth.

Not everyone can get this money, though. Only people who have been working and paying taxes can get it. That means people who are too young to work or who have never had a job can't get it.

Also, the government won't give people this money forever. It's just for a short time until they get better and can go back to work again. This way, people won't just stay home and not work when they can actually go out and earn money.

In summary, state disability benefits are money that the government gives to people who can't work because of a medical condition. People have to prove that they are sick or injured and can't work to get this money, and it's only for a short time while they recover.