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.

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!

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?

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.

To update on the timeline question: According to the PA UC office, TAD approvals are currently taking 10-14 business days on average. Once approved, it takes effect immediately. If you're close to exhausting your regular UC benefits, approved training may also qualify you for Training Extended Benefits (TEB), which provides up to 16 additional weeks of benefits while you complete your training program. Age discrimination is frustrating but focusing on in-demand skills like IT certifications can definitely help overcome those barriers.

Emma, I went through a similar situation at 55 when I was laid off from my accounting job. The age discrimination is real and frustrating, but I can confirm that the TAD program works! I did a cybersecurity bootcamp through CareerLink and kept my benefits the entire time. A few additional tips: 1) Ask your advisor about stackable credentials - you can often do multiple shorter certifications that build on each other, 2) Look into whether your program offers job placement assistance - mine had partnerships with local employers, and 3) Consider remote work opportunities in IT since they often focus more on skills than age. The transition was scary but worth it - I'm now working as a cybersecurity analyst and actually earning more than before. Don't let the bureaucracy discourage you from making this change!

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to resolve this issue? The most common resolution for this specific problem (showing paid on dashboard but funds not appearing anywhere) is typically: 1. A UC representative needs to manually release the payment from the holding queue 2. There may be a verification flag that doesn't show up in your online account 3. Money Network may have sent your card to an old address if you've moved Did you try Claimyr or find another way to get through to a representative?

So glad you got this resolved @Liam! This is exactly the kind of info that helps everyone else dealing with similar issues. The "payment method conflict" terminology you mentioned is super useful - I never would have known to ask about that specifically. It's crazy that the UC system can show something as "paid" when it's actually stuck in some kind of review limbo. Thanks for coming back to update us on what worked!

Update: I spoke with a UC examiner today (thanks for the Claimyr tip - it worked perfectly). They confirmed that the employer has to prove "good cause" for filing late, and forgetting or being busy isn't considered good cause. They also said the tip structure change should qualify as good cause to quit if it substantially reduced my income, which it definitely did. Feeling much more confident now but still preparing all my evidence just in case. Will update after the hearing next week!

That's great that you got confirmation from the UC examiner! Just wanted to add - during the hearing, if the referee does allow the late appeal to proceed, make sure to emphasize that the tip structure change was implemented WITHOUT your consent or input. In PA, courts have held that when an employer makes unilateral changes to compensation that result in a "substantial diminution" of wages, it can constitute constructive discharge. Your 30%+ pay reduction definitely meets that threshold. Also, document any other employees who may have quit due to the same policy change - it shows a pattern that the change was unreasonable. You've got this!