There are a couple of issues that may affect you. If you are paid more than $2000 (in 2016) for the year, you may be considered an employee. If you are an indep...
http://www.taxes.ca.gov/Income_Tax/specialind.shtml#Disability
According to the above information on State Disability Insurance (SDI). SDI benefits
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As far as the ACA goes, your ex is responsible for health care for any dependents he claims, or could claim, on his tax return. Same goes for you. In the years ...