EDD sent multiple similar forms - duplicates or separate? Help!
Hey everyone, I just got a bunch of forms in the mail and I'm totally confused. They all look kinda similar but I'm not sure if they're duplicates or if I need to fill out each one separately. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm worried about messing something up if I don't handle these forms correctly. Any advice on how to figure out what's what?
17 comments


Lucas Lindsey
Ugh, been there done that. The bureaucracy is real š Best thing to do is call them directly and ask. Make sure you have all the forms in front of you when you call so you can describe them accurately.
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Sophie Duck
ā¢Good luck getting someone on the phone tho. I've been trying for weeks!
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Austin Leonard
ā¢fr fr šÆ its like they dont want us to reach them
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Lucas Lindsey
ā¢Yeah, the wait times are ridiculous. I usually just put it on speaker and do other stuff while I wait.
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Anita George
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Abigail Spencer
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Anita George
ā¢Yeah, it actually does. I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate after trying for days. It saved me hours of waiting on hold.
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Logan Chiang
ā¢$20 seems steep just to talk to someone... š¤
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Anita George
ā¢I get that, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Time is money, ya know?
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Isla Fischer
Here's what I've learned from dealing with similar situations: ⢠First, check the form numbers or titles. They should be different if they serve different purposes. ⢠Look for any instructions that came with the forms. Sometimes they explain which ones you need to fill out. ⢠Pay attention to the dates on the forms. If they're all the same, they might be duplicates. ⢠If there are slight differences, they might be for different aspects of your claim or benefits. ⢠When in doubt, fill them all out. It's better to provide too much info than not enough. ⢠Keep copies of everything you send in! Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Emma Olsen
ā¢Wow, thanks for the detailed response! This is super helpful. I'll definitely double-check the form numbers and dates.
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Miles Hammonds
ā¢Great advice! I'd add: take pictures of the filled forms before sending them in. Saved my butt when they 'lost' my paperwork once.
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Ruby Blake
lol welcome to government efficiency at its finest 𤔠I swear they make it confusing on purpose
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Micah Franklin
Have you tried checking their website? Sometimes they have explanations for different forms there. Might save you a phone call.
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Ella Harper
ā¢Bold of you to assume their website is actually helpful š
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Micah Franklin
ā¢Fair point š But hey, worth a shot before spending hours on hold, right?
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PrinceJoe
I had the same issue last month. Turns out two of my forms were duplicates (they sent them twice by mistake) and the third was a separate thing entirely. Definitely call and ask - better safe than sorry!
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