EDD Forms DE 2517 & 4365DI in email - How to respond?

Ugh, the EDD and their endless forms! 🙄 I've been there, buddy. Here's what you need to do: 1. Write down all your questions about both forms 2. Gather any related documents you have 3. When you call, explain you got these forms by email and can't access them physically 4. Ask how to respond without having the actual forms 5. Get clear instructions on next steps Good luck! The EDD can be a real pain, but stay persistent!

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bruh why cant the EDD just make this stuff easier? its 2023, we shouldnt have to jump through hoops just to fill out some forms 🤦‍♂️

Have you tried logging into your EDD account online? Sometimes they have digital versions of the forms you can fill out there. Might be worth checking!

Protip: If you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you can catch them with shorter wait times. Also, Wednesdays tend to be less busy in my experience.

im in the same boat rn... these forms are driving me CRAZY! feels like im learning a new language just tryna understand what they want 😭

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you respond to these forms ASAP. I once missed a deadline and it was a HUGE headache to sort out. Don't be like me, stay on top of it!

Oh wow, this is so timely! I just went through something similar last month. For the DE 2517 form, you can actually download a fillable PDF version from the EDD website if you search for it directly. As for the 4365DI, that one's trickier - I had to call and ask them to walk me through it over the phone. Pro tip: when you call, have your Social Security number and case number ready. They'll ask for it right away. Also, don't hang up if they put you on hold again during the call - I made that mistake and had to start all over! The whole process is frustrating but you got this! 💪

Thanks for sharing your experience @Zainab Ali! That's super helpful. I've been dealing with EDD forms too and it's such a maze. Quick question - when you downloaded the DE 2517 PDF from their website, did you have to create an account or log in? I'm wondering if I can access it without going through all the online portal setup. Also, did they email you a confirmation after you submitted everything? I'm always paranoid about whether they actually received my stuff! 😅

Just wanted to add my two cents here! I dealt with these exact same forms a few months ago and it was such a headache. What worked for me was calling the EDD disability line first thing in the morning (like 8:00 AM sharp) and explaining that I received the forms via email but couldn't fill them out properly. The rep was actually pretty helpful and walked me through what info they needed over the phone. She also sent me physical copies in the mail, which took about a week to arrive. In the meantime, she noted in my file that I had called and was working on getting the forms completed, so I didn't get penalized for any delays. One thing I learned - definitely ask for a reference number for your call! That way if you need to call back, you can reference that conversation. The whole process is unnecessarily complicated but don't give up! You'll get through this 🙏

Hey Logan! I just went through this exact same nightmare a few weeks ago. Here's what saved me: First, try printing the forms directly from your email - sometimes they're actually fillable PDFs that just look weird on screen. If that doesn't work, call EDD and tell them you need the forms in a different format. When I called, I got transferred to someone in the disability department who was super helpful. She let me provide all the info over the phone and then sent me confirmation forms to sign and mail back. The whole call took about 30 minutes but it beat trying to figure out those email forms! Also, keep screenshots of those email forms in case they ask for proof that you received them. The EDD loves their paper trails. Don't stress too much - as long as you respond within their deadline (usually 10-15 days), you should be fine. Good luck! 🤞

Logan, I feel your pain! I just dealt with this exact situation last month and it was so confusing at first. Here's what worked for me: The DE 2517 form can usually be found as a fillable PDF on the EDD website - just search "DE 2517 form" and it should come up. For the 4365DI, I had to call and have them walk me through it since that one's more specific to your case. When you call, definitely mention that you received these forms via email but can't properly fill them out. Ask them to either: 1. Send you physical copies in the mail 2. Let you provide the info over the phone 3. Direct you to online versions you can actually complete Also, write down the date/time you call and get a reference number if possible. EDD loves their documentation! One more tip - if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right at 8 AM when they open. The wait times are usually shorter then. You've got this! The process is frustrating but totally doable once you know the right steps 💪

I've been lurking on this thread because I'm dealing with similar EDD form issues! Reading through everyone's experiences has been super helpful. Just wanted to add that when I called EDD yesterday about my forms, the rep told me they've been having technical issues with their email system lately - apparently a lot of people are getting forms that aren't displaying properly. She said the best thing to do is call and let them know you received forms via email but can't access them properly. They can either read you the questions over the phone or send physical copies. Just make sure to mention the specific form numbers (DE 2517 and 4365DI in your case) so they can pull up the right ones. Also, if you do end up waiting on hold, don't give up! I was on hold for almost 2 hours but the rep was really helpful once I got through. Sometimes persistence really pays off with EDD. Hope this helps and good luck getting it sorted out! 🤞

This is such a timely post! I'm actually going through the same thing right now with my disability claim. Got those exact same forms (DE 2517 and 4365DI) in my email last week and was totally stumped on how to handle them. After reading through all these comments, I'm definitely going to try calling at 8 AM sharp tomorrow and ask for a reference number. The tip about EDD having email system issues makes so much sense - I thought I was going crazy trying to figure out why the forms looked so weird! @Logan Greenburg have you had any luck getting through to them yet? I'm curious to hear how it goes if you try any of these suggestions. This community is awesome for sharing real experiences instead of just the official runaround we usually get! Thanks everyone for all the practical advice - feeling way less stressed about this whole process now 🙏