EDD DE 2593 form confusion: How to report disability insurance payments?
I'm filling out the Check Continuing Eligibility Questionnaire and I'm super confused about one of the questions. It asks if I've received or will receive employer wages like sick leave, holiday pay, or Workers' Compensation Benefits during my claim period. The thing is, I got payments from a disability insurance policy, but it's not from my employer. I want to be honest, but I'm worried it might look like I'm getting paid by my employer when I'm not. Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you handle it?
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Anastasia Romanov
Ugh, I feel ya. Those forms are a nightmare! 🤦♂️ I had a similar situation with my private disability insurance. What I did was answer 'No' to that question since it's not coming from your employer. Then in the additional comments section, I explained about the disability insurance payments. Better to over-explain than leave them guessing, ya know?
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Diego Mendoza
•Thanks for the advice! Did they follow up with you about it or was that explanation enough?
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Anastasia Romanov
•Nah, they didn't ask for any more info. I think as long as you're clear it's not from your employer, you should be good. But don't quote me on that lol 😅
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StellarSurfer
•This is terrible advice. Always answer yes if you received any type of payment during your claim period, even if it's not from your employer. It's better to disclose everything upfront.
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Anastasia Romanov
•Whoa, chill dude. I'm just sharing what worked for me. But yeah, maybe OP should call and ask to be sure. 🤷♂️
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Sean Kelly
I've been through this rodeo before, and here's what I've learned: 1. Answer 'Yes' to the question. It's asking about ANY income, not just employer wages. 2. In the details section, clearly explain it's from a private disability insurance policy, NOT your employer. 3. Provide the exact amount you received and the dates. 4. If possible, attach documentation showing the source of the payments. 5. Keep copies of everything you submit. Remember, it's always better to over-disclose. They can sort out what's relevant, but hiding info can bite you in the butt later. Good luck!
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Diego Mendoza
•Wow, this is really helpful! Thank you so much for breaking it down like this. I'll definitely follow these steps.
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Zara Malik
•This guy EDDs 👆 Solid advice right here!
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Luca Greco
lmao welcome to the wonderful world of government paperwork 🤡 where nothing makes sense and everything is designed to trip you up
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Nia Thompson
Has anyone actually tried calling EDD to ask about this? I've been on hold for like 3 hours and I'm about to lose my mind 😫
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Bruh, calling EDD is like trying to win the lottery. Good luck! 🍀
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Aisha Hussain
•I found a way to get through! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20 but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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GalacticGladiator
•Wait, for real? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Aisha Hussain
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it worked for me. Saved me from pulling my hair out lol
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Ethan Brown
•Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Aisha Hussain
•I get that, but for me, time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day on hold. To each their own tho 🤷♀️
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Yuki Yamamoto
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we need a freaking PhD to fill out these forms? 🙄 The system is broken, y'all.
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Carmen Ruiz
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're trying to make it as confusing as possible.
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Andre Lefebvre
•For real tho. I swear they do this on purpose to deny claims. Stay strong, OP! 💪
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Zoe Dimitriou
Quick question - does anyone know if the amount you receive from disability insurance affects your unemployment benefits? I'm in a similar boat and now I'm worried about that too 😰
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QuantumQuest
•It can, depending on the type of disability insurance and how much you're receiving. Best to disclose it and let EDD figure it out. Better safe than sorry!
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Jamal Anderson
Hey OP, just wanted to say hang in there. I know how stressful this stuff can be. Sending good vibes your way! ❤️
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