What EDD SDI hardship form for disability claims - anyone know which one to file?

i think its the DE 2575C? not 100% sure tho, my cousin did something similar last year

There's actually no specific "hardship form" for regular SDI. The form you're probably looking for is the DE 2575X which is a Request for Expedited Payment due to Financial Hardship - but this is only applicable in very specific situations when your claim is delayed and you're experiencing severe financial hardship. It's not for getting additional money beyond your weekly benefit amount. The SDI program is designed to pay approximately 60-70% of your wages, up to the maximum benefit amount ($1,620/week in 2025). There's no supplemental benefit for additional expenses or hardship. You might be confusing this with: 1. The DE 2501EC - Economic Hardship Declaration (used in very specific delay scenarios) 2. Expedited processing requests for initial claims (which isn't a separate form) Whatever your case manager told you sounds unusual for standard SDI. It might be worth clarifying exactly what they meant.

omg edd is THE WORST with these forms!!!! when i was on disability last summer they told me THREE different form numbers for the same thing. ended up being something completely different when i finally talked to someone who knew what they were doing.

Having worked as a disability claims specialist, I can tell you there's no standard "hardship form" for getting additional benefits beyond your calculated SDI amount. However, there ARE several forms related to expedited processing or special circumstances: 1. DE 2575X - Request for Expedited Payment (for delayed claims) 2. DE 2501HC - Health Continuation Request (for extending benefits in specific medical situations) 3. DE 2525HI - Hardship Investigation Request (for disputed claims) Based on what you described, especially with medical bills from your back injury, form DE 2501HC might be relevant if you need to extend your benefit period. I'd recommend calling EDD directly to clarify what your case manager meant, but we all know how impossible that can be. If you've been trying without success, many people here have had good experiences with Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual EDD representative without the endless hold times. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. Worth checking out if you're stuck in the phone loop hell.

This is EXACTLY what's wrong with the system!!!! They tell you there's a form but don't tell you which one, they expect you to be a mind reader. I had the SAME EXACT ISSUE last year with my carpal tunnel disability claim! Spent THREE WEEKS trying to figure out what form they wanted me to fill out. By the time I found out, I had already missed some deadline they never told me about. Then they had the NERVE to tell me I should have known!!!

Based on your follow-up comment, if your doctor thinks you need additional recovery time, then yes - the DE 2501HC for extending benefits makes sense. That's not actually a "hardship" form though - it's a benefit continuation request. Your doctor will need to provide updated medical certification explaining why you need additional time beyond the original estimate. This is pretty routine for back injuries where recovery can be unpredictable. Make sure your doctor is specific about your functional limitations and estimated recovery timeline. If they're vague, EDD often denies the extension.

hey so my cousin just texted me back and said it wasnt that form i mentioned before, she says she had to get her doctor to fill out some medical form, sounds like what people are saying about the DE 2501HC

I went through something similar with my shoulder injury claim earlier this year. The confusion around "hardship forms" is so common because EDD staff use different terminology than what's actually on the forms. What helped me was creating a little cheat sheet of all the form numbers and their actual purposes after I finally figured it out. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, here's what I learned: - If you need more time to recover: DE 2501HC (benefit continuation) - If your initial claim is stuck/delayed and you're in financial crisis: DE 2575X (expedited payment) - If there's a dispute about your eligibility: DE 2525HI (hardship investigation) Connor, definitely get that updated medical documentation from your doctor. Be specific about what activities you still can't do and how it affects your work capacity. That's what made the difference for my extension approval. Good luck with everything! Back injuries are no joke and the bureaucracy just makes recovery so much harder than it needs to be.

Just want to add that if you're still having trouble getting through to EDD by phone, try calling right at 8:00 AM when they open - that's when I had the best luck. Also, make sure you have your case number and social security number ready because they'll ask for it immediately. One thing that really helped me was keeping a detailed log of all my interactions with EDD (dates, times, who I spoke with, what they told me). When there's confusion like this about forms, having that record can really save you if there are any disputes later. Hope your back heals up soon! I know how frustrating it is to deal with all this paperwork when you're already in pain and stressed about finances.

I've been through this exact confusion with EDD! The terminology they use internally is so different from what's actually on the forms. From what everyone's saying here, it sounds like your case manager was probably referring to the DE 2501HC for benefit continuation since you mentioned needing more recovery time. One thing that really helped me was going to my local EDD office in person when I couldn't get through on the phone. I know it's a pain when you're dealing with a back injury, but the staff there were able to clarify exactly which forms I needed and even helped me fill them out correctly. Sometimes seeing someone face-to-face cuts through all the phone confusion. Also, when you see your doctor next week, ask them to be really specific about your functional limitations - like "cannot lift more than 5 pounds," "cannot sit for more than 30 minutes," etc. The more detailed they are, the better your chances of getting the extension approved without having to go back and forth with EDD. Hang in there! The bureaucracy is awful but once you get the right paperwork submitted, things usually move along much faster.

I just wanted to chime in as someone who's been navigating EDD disability for a few months now - this thread has been SO helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation where I might need to extend my benefits due to complications from a workplace injury. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that the DE 2501HC is probably what most of us need when our recovery takes longer than initially expected. It's frustrating that EDD staff use terms like "hardship form" when they really mean "benefit continuation request" - no wonder we all get confused! Connor, I hope your doctor visit goes well next week. Based on what others have shared, I'm going to start preparing for my own potential extension by keeping detailed notes about my limitations and making sure my doctor knows to be very specific about functional restrictions. Thanks to everyone who shared their form numbers and experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world info that EDD should be providing but somehow never does. This community is a lifesaver when dealing with their confusing bureaucracy!

This whole thread is exactly why I love this community! Connor, I went through almost the identical situation last fall with a herniated disc from a workplace accident. The confusion around EDD forms is maddening - they really need to train their staff better on using consistent terminology. From everything I learned (the hard way), it definitely sounds like you need the DE 2501HC for benefit continuation since your doctor thinks you'll need more recovery time. When I had to extend my benefits, the key was getting my doctor to provide a really detailed assessment. Don't just ask for "more time" - get specific functional limitations documented like "unable to lift over 10 lbs," "cannot stand for more than 15 minutes," "requires frequent position changes," etc. Also, if you do end up needing to visit the EDD office in person like Amina suggested, call ahead to make sure they're doing walk-ins that day. Some locations require appointments now. The office staff are usually way more helpful than the phone representatives - they actually seem to know which forms do what! One last tip: when you submit the DE 2501HC, make copies of EVERYTHING and send it certified mail. EDD has a terrible habit of "losing" paperwork, and having that tracking number has saved me more than once. Hope your back heals up soon and the paperwork nightmare gets resolved quickly!