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Update: I just checked with a friend who works at the PA CareerLink office. She confirmed that you absolutely must include all W2 wages when filing for UC, including those from a union. The system will flag your claim if there's a mismatch between what you report and what's on file with the tax authorities. Better to be upfront than have to deal with an overpayment notice later!
Thank you for checking! I'm going to include the union W2. From what everyone's saying, it sounds like the system would catch it anyway, so better to be upfront from the start.
Just wanted to add my experience as someone who went through this exact situation! I was with the Carpenters Union and got laid off from my construction job. Like you, I had a separate W2 from the union for some safety training they paid me for. I initially hesitated to include it because it seemed confusing, but after reading through all the responses here, I'm glad I did. The PA UC system really does cross-check everything, and it's way better to over-report than under-report. One tip: when you're entering the union wages, make sure you select the correct employer type in the dropdown menu. There should be an option for "labor union" or similar. This helps the system categorize it correctly and avoids any confusion during processing. Good luck with your claim! The whole process is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you filled something out wrong.
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Just went through this process myself! Filed my appeal in December for identity verification issues (even though I did the ID.me thing multiple times too - so frustrating!). Got my hearing scheduled exactly 6 weeks later, had the hearing last week, and won! Here's what I learned: 1. The retroactive payments go all the way back to your original filing date in January, not just from when you appealed 2. Keep doing those weekly certifications no matter what - this is crucial! 3. For the hearing, bring EVERYTHING identity-related you can find. I brought: driver's license, Social Security card, birth certificate, passport, utility bills, bank statements, tax returns, pay stubs from previous job, and even my voter registration card 4. The hearing itself was pretty straightforward - they just wanted to verify I was who I said I was My payments were released about 8 business days after the hearing decision. Hang in there - the wait is awful but if you have all your documentation ready, you should be fine. The identity verification denials seem to be getting overturned pretty regularly from what I've seen.
This gives me so much hope! 6 weeks is still a long time but knowing there's a light at the end of the tunnel helps. I'm definitely going to follow your document strategy - sounds like you came super prepared. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops when we already did the ID.me verification multiple times, but at least it sounds like the hearings are going well for people with identity issues. Thanks for sharing your timeline and congrats on winning your appeal!
I'm going through something similar right now - filed my appeal about 3 weeks ago for the same identity verification issue. It's so frustrating because like you, I completed the ID.me process multiple times and even got confirmation emails! From what I've been reading here and elsewhere, it seems like these identity verification denials are pretty common but also frequently overturned on appeal. The retroactive payment thing is huge - knowing that you'll get paid back to your original filing date if you win makes the wait a bit more bearable. One thing I've started doing is keeping a detailed log of every step I took during the ID.me process, including screenshots and confirmation emails. I figure it can't hurt to have that extra documentation ready for the hearing. Also started gathering all my identity documents now so I'm not scrambling later. The waiting is the worst part though. Every day without income makes everything more stressful. Stay strong and keep filing those weekly claims!
That's smart to keep a detailed log of the ID.me process! I wish I had thought to screenshot everything when I was doing it. The confirmation emails are definitely good to have - I still have mine saved too. It's really encouraging to hear that these identity verification denials are getting overturned regularly. Makes me feel like I'm not crazy for thinking this whole situation is ridiculous. We shouldn't have to prove we're ourselves multiple times! Thanks for the support and good luck with your appeal too - hopefully we'll both be getting our back pay soon!
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UPDATE: My money showed up in my account this morning (Wednesday) - right around the 3 business day mark like many of you said. Thanks for all the advice! I'm definitely switching to direct deposit so I don't have to deal with this again.
Great news! And yes, direct deposit is much more convenient. Just a heads up - when you switch, there might be a 1-2 week transition period where things are processing. Some people get confused when their payment doesn't show up right away after making the change. Just be patient during the switch.
Glad everything worked out for you! Just wanted to add that if you do switch to direct deposit, make sure your bank account info is 100% correct when you enter it. I made a typo in my routing number once and it delayed my payment by almost two weeks while they sorted it out. Double and triple check those numbers before submitting the change!
This is such good advice! I actually work at a bank and see this mistake all the time. People mix up their account number and routing number, or they accidentally include extra digits. It's worth getting a voided check or calling your bank to confirm the exact numbers before you submit the direct deposit form. A simple typo can cause weeks of headaches when you're already stressed about money.
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Just got off the phone with CHIME (waited 40 mins to talk to someone btw) and they said they haven't received ANY notification from PA Treasury for my account yet so now I'm really confused. How can some people get payments and others not?? Isnt that like illegal or something for the state to not pay everyone the same day?
It's completely normal and legal. PA processes around 100,000+ claims each week and they do it in batches throughout the day/week. Your social security number's last 4 digits often determine which batch you're in. Some batches go out Tuesday, others Wednesday, and sometimes even Thursday for special circumstances. As long as you get paid within the week, they're fulfilling their obligation. They never guaranteed everyone gets paid at the exact same time.
well thats BS then. they should say that somewhere!!!!
I'm new here but dealing with the same Chime/UC payment anxiety! Just wanted to add that I've found it helpful to set up text alerts through my Chime app for deposits - at least then I know the moment it hits instead of constantly checking my balance. Also, for anyone still waiting, I've noticed that filing your weekly claim earlier in the week (like Sunday night) vs later (Monday evening) can sometimes affect which processing batch you end up in. Not guaranteed but might be worth trying if you're consistently getting paid later than you'd like.
Welcome to the community! That's a great tip about setting up the text alerts - I never thought of that but it would definitely save me from obsessively checking my account every 10 minutes on payment days. I'm going to try filing earlier in the week too. I usually file Monday afternoon so maybe switching to Sunday night will help get me in an earlier batch. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Charity Cohan
ur lucky u even got 23 weeks, i only got 18 and nobody could explain why. the whole system is rigged
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Darcy Moore
I went through something similar last year when I got laid off from my retail job. The PA UC system really doesn't make it clear upfront how many weeks you'll actually get. Like others mentioned, it all comes down to your base year wages and how they're distributed across quarters. I thought I'd get the full 26 weeks too but ended up with 22. The financial determination letter is definitely the key document - it has all the calculations broken down. I wish they'd explain this stuff better when you first apply instead of people having to figure it out when their benefits suddenly end. At least you found your letter and got answers!
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Melissa Lin
•Thanks for sharing your experience! It really is frustrating how unclear the system is upfront. I'm new to unemployment benefits and had no idea it wasn't automatically 26 weeks for everyone. It seems like they should be required to explain these calculations more clearly when you first apply, especially since people are already dealing with the stress of job loss. Did you ever find out if there were any other programs you could apply for after your regular benefits ended?
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