This is such a frustrating situation, and unfortunately it's more common than it should be. I went through something similar last year where I had multiple overlapping determinations that seemed to contradict each other. One thing that really helped me was keeping a detailed timeline of all determinations, appeals, and hearings. It sounds like you have at least two separate issues here - the original separation eligibility (which you won) and the overpayment calculation (which may be unrelated). Also, make sure you're documenting every interaction with UC - dates you called, who you spoke with, what they told you. This becomes crucial evidence if you need to file appeals or complaints later. And definitely follow Dylan's advice about that petition for reconsideration - the "no notification received" reason has worked for others I know. Hang in there! The system is definitely confusing but you have more options than you might think.

I'm dealing with something very similar right now! Got a hearing decision in February saying I was eligible for benefits, but I'm still getting hit with an overpayment notice for $3,400. It's so confusing because like you said - if I'm eligible, why do I owe money back? What I've learned from talking to other people here is that there can be multiple issues running at the same time. Your eligibility hearing only addressed whether you were "able and available" for work, but the overpayment might be from something totally different like wage calculations or timing issues. I'm planning to file that petition for reconsideration that Dylan mentioned because I also didn't get proper notifications. It's worth a shot! The worst they can say is no, but at least we'll have tried everything. Keep fighting this - you shouldn't have to pay back money when you were officially ruled eligible without at least getting a clear explanation of why the overpayment still stands.

why dont u just go to ur local careerlink office? they can sometimes help with uc issues and u dont have to wait on the phone. thats what i did when i had problems last year

Just checking in - were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious if you found out what the employment separation issue was.

It looks like you received a notice saying your appeal was "reviewed as invalid" because it was filed on the "incorrect determination." This can be frustrating and confusing. This typically happens when you appealed something different than what EDD thinks you were trying to appeal, or you may have used the wrong form or process for what you're contesting. Your next steps should be: - Carefully read the "Further Appeal Rights" section of your decision letter - it should explain exactly what to do next - Make sure you're appealing the specific determination you disagree with (using the correct form/reference number) - If you're confused about which determination to appeal, call EDD directly for clarification - Consider whether you need to file a new appeal that specifically addresses the correct determination Don't give up if you believe you have legitimate grounds for appeal. The system can be technical, but following their specific instructions in the "Further Appeal Rights" section is crucial to having your appeal properly considered.

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This is exactly what I needed to see! I've been pulling my hair out for the past week with the same issue after completing IDme verification. Got the "technical error" messages initially, then the username/password loop, and now I'm getting random "session timeout" errors. I tried all the browser troubleshooting steps multiple times with no luck. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear this is a systemic issue with PA UC's backend not properly handling the IDme integration. The fact that so many people are experiencing identical problems after verification really shows how broken their system is. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service - at this point I'd rather pay a small fee than waste more weeks trying to get through their impossible phone system. Thanks Paolo for the detailed updates and everyone else for sharing your solutions. This thread is going to save me so much time and stress!

Just want to add my experience to this thread since it might help others - I had this exact same issue last month after IDme verification on PA UC. Like others mentioned, I went through the whole cycle: technical errors, then the username/password loop, then session timeouts. What I discovered is that if you try to log in too many times while your account is stuck in that "post-verification status," it can actually make the problem worse by triggering additional security flags. I learned this the hard way after spending 3 days trying different browsers and clearing cache over and over. The key things that worked for me: 1. STOP trying to log in for at least 24 hours once you realize it's the backend flag issue 2. Use Claimyr or somehow get through to a human rep (the automated system can't fix this) 3. When you do talk to a rep, specifically mention "post-verification status flag" - it helps them understand the issue faster Also want to echo what others said - this thread should be required reading for anyone doing IDme verification with PA UC. The amount of people dealing with this shows it's not a rare glitch, it's a systematic problem with their integration. Saved me weeks of frustration reading everyone's experiences here!

Update: I filed my claim yesterday selecting "Lack of Work" as the reason, and it went through without any weird questions about disciplinary issues! I reported my severance as a lump sum payment and noted it covers 6 weeks. The system calculated my weekly benefit rate at $600 and said I'd have approximately a 14-week deduction period before payments would begin. Thank you all for the guidance - you saved me from making mistakes that might have delayed my claim. I'll keep filing weekly claims and documenting my job search activities in the meantime. This process is definitely not intuitive, so I appreciate the help!

Congrats on getting your claim filed successfully! Just wanted to add a few tips from my experience with PA UC after a layoff: 1. Download the PA UC mobile app if you haven't already - it makes filing weekly claims much easier than the website 2. Keep a dedicated folder (physical or digital) with all your UC paperwork, confirmation numbers, and job search records. You never know when you might need them 3. During your deduction period, you might be tempted to skip the weekly filings since you're not getting paid - DON'T! Missing even one week can mess up your whole claim Also, 14 weeks seems like a long deduction period - double check that calculation if you can. Sometimes the system gets it wrong initially. Good luck with the job search!