Glad everything worked out for you! This is such useful info for others who might be in the same situation. I've been dealing with PA UC for a few months now and the timing can be really stressful when you're waiting on back pay. One thing I learned is to set up text alerts through the Money Network app - it'll notify you as soon as funds hit your card so you don't have to keep checking manually. Also, if you're still dealing with overdue bills, some utility companies will work with you if you call and explain you're waiting on unemployment benefits. Worth a shot to avoid those late fees!

How about if it was sent Thursday evening like 5:20?

By phone. I had a similar experience. I was filing my initial claim and kept getting timed out yesterday. It is supposed to be 120 minutes for the initial claim. And worse I think I answered a question incorrectly on my initial claim. Now I must wait the 24 hours to attempt to fix this.

The verification code box never popped up but the coat popped up and I tried like six or seven times but no box ever popped up for me to punch the code in

Yes appeal asap if u make more than a certain amount in the base period in which im seeing 7 months u worked for before layoff then yes I would appeal

So glad you got this resolved! I've been dealing with ID.me issues for weeks and this thread is a goldmine of actual useful advice. I'm definitely going to try the Twitter approach - never would have thought of that. It's crazy that we have to jump through so many hoops just to access our own benefits, but at least there are workarounds. Thanks for sharing the update and what actually worked!

This is such a comprehensive thread of solutions! I'm bookmarking this immediately because I've been dreading the day I might run into ID.me issues myself. The fact that @Saleem Vaziri got results by combining multiple approaches (Twitter DM, Claimyr, and direct UC contact) is really encouraging. It's frustrating that we need all these workarounds for what should be a straightforward process, but I'm so grateful when people share what actually works in the real world. The official help resources are basically useless compared to community knowledge like this!

This thread is absolutely incredible and I'm so glad I found it! I'm currently dealing with this exact same issue - my partner got approved for PA UC about 10 days ago and we just realized we completely missed filing for the first week. Like everyone else here, I had no idea that getting approved didn't mean payments would start automatically. Reading through all the experiences and advice here has been so reassuring. It's clear this is a super common issue that PA UC really needs to address with better communication. The fact that so many people independently figured out the same solutions really shows these strategies work. I'm going to try logging in first to see if that missed week shows up in the regular biweekly filing system since we're still within that 14-day window. If not, I'll definitely try the early morning calling strategy that worked for so many people here. The Claimyr service suggestion is really intriguing too if I can't get through on my own. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences and timelines - this is exactly the kind of practical guidance you can't find on the official PA UC website. Special thanks to @Liam McGuire for posting the update about getting it resolved! That follow-up is going to help so many people who find this thread in the future.

This thread is absolutely gold! I've been reading through everyone's experiences and it's both frustrating and reassuring to see how common this confusion is. I'm actually helping my neighbor deal with this exact situation right now - she got approved for PA UC about 3 weeks ago and just figured out she's been missing her weekly filings. The step-by-step advice here is so much better than anything we could find on the official PA UC website. The early morning calling strategy, the Claimyr service suggestion, and especially all the details about work search documentation - this is the kind of real-world guidance that actually helps people solve their problems. What really gets me is how PA UC just assumes people will somehow know about the ongoing filing requirements after approval. There's clearly a massive communication gap here that's affecting tons of people. This community stepping up to help each other figure out these confusing systems is amazing. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread to share with others who might need it. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and solutions - you're making a real difference for people who are already stressed about their financial situations!