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PA UC weekly filing suddenly disappeared - IDme issues and account lockout after successful filings
I'm in a panic trying to help my son with his unemployment. Everything was working fine for the past 2 weeks - we filed his weekly claims without any problems and he was getting paid. But when we logged in today to file for this week, there's nothing showing up that lets us file a weekly claim! Instead, the system is suddenly asking for IDme verification which it NEVER required before. He tried to set up the IDme but now he's completely locked out of his account. What happened? Did something change in the system this week? Has anyone else suddenly been required to verify with IDme after already filing claims successfully? I'm worried he'll miss this week's claim deadline and lose benefits. Please help!
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PA UC claim complications with multiple jobs - legislative claim & medical issues
Just had the weirdest experience with my PA unemployment claim and need advice! Filed on July 3rd, 2025 after getting laid off from my truck driving position. Problem is I had a second job at a warehouse that's now saying I voluntarily quit (complete BS - my supervisor literally told me not to come back after I requested accommodation for my back issues). Because I didn't earn enough from just the truck driving job in my base year quarter, they're threatening to deny my whole claim! I contacted my state representative out of desperation last week, and suddenly I'm told I have a "legislative claim" now. Rep put in for a hardship review, and I actually got a call from someone at UC within the hour! The claims examiner said I need to submit medical documentation about my back problems ASAP. She wouldn't give me any hints about which way she's leaning on my case. Has anyone dealt with a legislative claim before? Will this speed things up? And what happens if they side with the warehouse about me "quitting" even though I have the truck driving job separation that was clearly not my fault? I know I can appeal if denied but I'm freaking out about bills.
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Just a follow-up about legislative claims since there's some confusion in this thread - they DO move faster, but they don't change the eligibility rules. I got my determination in 8 days after my rep flagged my claim. Also, if you're sending in medical documentation, call your state rep's office again and let them know you've submitted everything so they can flag your file again. Sometimes files get "unstuck" but then sit in another queue unless the rep keeps checking on it.
Called my rep's office today and they confirmed they'll keep checking on it. The aide said they're following up on all their legislative claims weekly, which is reassuring. Medical docs went in yesterday via fax and certified mail (wasn't taking any chances).
Quick update on my earlier comment - regarding the text messages with your supervisor, YES these can absolutely count as evidence. Print them out, organize them by date, and highlight the parts where you requested accommodation and were denied. Note that if your case goes to a referee hearing (appeal), these would be admissible evidence. Also, if any coworkers witnessed your conversations about accommodation, get their statements in writing if possible. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be for showing you had necessitous and compelling reason to leave that job.
First PA UC payment not in bank yet - approved after 6 month wait
After fighting with the system for SIX MONTHS (!) I finally got approved for PA UC benefits last week. Such a relief but now I'm stressing about when the money will actually hit my account. I called the treasury office this morning and the guy told me they sent the payment to my bank Monday morning but nothing's showing up yet. I'm getting anxious because I've got bills piling up. Does anyone know the typical timeline for when these first payments actually show up in your bank account? Is Wednesday the normal day? Just wondering what to expect since I've never claimed unemployment before. Thanks for any help!
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btw did u set up direct deposit when u filled out your initial claim? sometimes people miss that part and then they automatically send u a debit card which takes way longer
Yes I definitely set up direct deposit. The treasury guy confirmed they sent it to my checking account, not to a card. That's why I'm confused about the delay.
my buddy just went thru this whole process and his first payment showed up wednesday but got approved on a friday so maybe its always like 3 business days?
The timing really varies based on several factors. PA Treasury typically processes payments in batches, and your bank's processing time adds another variable. Generally, you can expect 2-3 business days from when Treasury sends it, but there's no exact guaranteed day.
Filed PA UC claim April 28th - got financial determination and debit card - am I set?
Hey everyone! First time filing for unemployment in PA and I'm a bit lost... I submitted my initial claim on April 28th and received the notice that my claim was processed. I also got the financial determination letter and my Money Network card in the mail this week. Does this mean I'm good to go? Do I still need to do anything else? I haven't filed any weekly certifications yet because I wasn't sure if I was supposed to wait for something else. Sorry for the newbie questions but the whole process is confusing!
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btw make sure u answer NO to the question about if u were able 2 work and available 4 work if u were sick or on vacation during any days. my friend messed that up and got in trouble later
Glad you got it sorted out! One last tip: set a reminder on your phone for your bi-weekly filing. The PA UC system follows a Sunday-Saturday calendar, and you file for two weeks at a time. Your filing day depends on the last digit of your Social Security Number. Missing filing windows can create even more headaches.
This! I missed my filing window once and it was such a pain. Also, when you're answering those weekly questions, make sure you understand what they're asking. Sometimes the wording is confusing - like they ask "Did you refuse any work?" and if you DID refuse work, you answer YES, not NO. Sounds obvious but easy to get backwards when rushing through.
PA UC Benefit Year vs Actual Payment Period - Confused about September exhaustion date
I'm totally confused about my benefit year vs when I actually got payments. Started a PA UC claim last September but was denied (didn't qualify at the time I guess). Then in March 2025 I got laid off from my warehouse job and filed again. This time I qualified and started getting weekly payments. Here's what's confusing me - my UC portal now says my benefits are 'exhausted' because it's been one year since my FIRST claim (September). But I've only been collecting for 6 months since March! Doesn't the exhaustion date depend on when I actually STARTED getting benefits, not when I first applied? The system is telling me I can file a new claim in September, but I'm worried about getting approved since technically I've only received 6 months of benefits. Will they approve me for a new benefit year or say I haven't worked enough quarters? This is really stressing me out because I haven't found a new job yet and these payments are keeping my bills paid. Has anyone dealt with this benefit year confusion before?
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my cousin works at the UC office and she says they get this question all the time! lots of people think benefit year = time receiving benefits but its actually from application date no matter what. she said just make sure to file right away when september hits and you should be fine if you worked those months
A final note: Be prepared to provide income verification for that October-March period when you file your new claim. Having pay stubs or W-2 information ready will speed up the process. Also, even though your benefit year ends in September, continue filing your weekly certifications until then to receive all benefits you're entitled to from your current claim.
Thank you! I've kept all my pay stubs fortunately. I'll keep filing my weekly claims right up until September and then immediately file the new claim. Really appreciate everyone's help explaining this!
Zainab Omar
Quick update on the IDme situation - if your son gets through the verification process, make sure he also goes back to his PA UC dashboard and clicks the "Allow" button to connect IDme to his unemployment account. A lot of people miss this step and then wonder why their account is still locked even after successful verification. Also, after verification is complete, there can be a 24-48 hour delay before the system updates and allows weekly filing again.
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Dylan Cooper
AuthorI didn't know about the "Allow" button! Thank you for mentioning that. After trying all morning, we finally got through to someone using that Claimyr service you recommended. They confirmed everything you said about the rolling verification schedule and placed a 7-day hold on his account so he can file this week's claim while we sort out the IDme issues. Such a relief!
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Miguel Ortiz
This might sound random but check if your son's driver's license or ID is expired. My hubby had this EXACT same problem and it turned out his license had expired the month before and IDme wouldn't verify him until he renewed it and uploaded the new one.
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Dylan Cooper
AuthorYou know what, I think you might be onto something! His license just expired last month and he hasn't had time to renew it yet. I bet that's part of the verification problem. Thank you!
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