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Understanding Next Steps After Getting Your SJDB Voucher
By
David Duran
Oct 8, 2025
You’re an injured worker and your worker’s compensation case is finally done. You’ve received a voucher in the mail, or been told you are eligible for a voucher by your attorney. What do you do next?
We asked David Duran, our Certified Vocational Return-to-Work Counselor at Gemini Legal, to walk you through the next steps to get the most benefit from the vouchers you qualify for. Watch the following video or read a summarized version below.
What are the benefits of a workers’ compensation voucher in California?
If eligible, you will receive a one-time $5000 Return To Work Supplement (RTW) benefit from the state of California. This will be processed by your Gemini Legal voucher specialist.
You will also receive a separate $6000 Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) voucher. This is divided between four parts:
Miscellaneous expenses (anything related to your classes or training)
Reimbursement for computer equipment
A state-approved training program of your choice, for which you qualify
Vocational counseling service with Gemini Legal staff to guide you through all your options
Do I have to pay out-of-pocket for my vocational training?
No. You don’t pay for anything out of pocket. The SJDB voucher covers everything from tuition fees, to books and tools necessary to complete your training or classes. Vocational counseling is included in the benefit.
I already contacted a Gemini Legal Case Specialist about my voucher. What happens next?
Here’s what will happen next: Once your case specialist receives your signed voucher, they will submit your application for the $5000 RTW state benefit.
Along with that, your case specialist will collect your $6000 benefit from the insurance company.
Our voucher team will walk you through the entire process and be available for questions and concerns.
Disclaimer: The voucher process is subject to change. Please contact Gemini Legal’s voucher team to confirm your eligibility and benefits.
Contact Our Voucher Team for Assistance:
Espanol: (916) 899-6950
English: (916) 899-6942
David Duran
Certified Vocational Return-to-Work Counselor
David has been with Gemini Legal since 2019, holding various roles within the Voucher Department, including Vocational Return To Work Counselor. With a professional background that includes AT&T, Waste Management, and Apple, David brings experience and a passion for helping others. Outside of work, he is a proud uncle who loves supporting his nieces and nephews at their sports games and performances. When not cheering them on, you can find him at a sporting event or a concert, enjoying the energy and excitement of live entertainment.