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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.
I 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!
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.
my neighbors cousin had this happen and the irs audited him anyway even after he got the corrected form just sayin be prepared for that possibility they dont always communicate between agencies
my friend had his tax return taken last yr cuz he didnt appeal a notice he never even got!! be careful with these people they will take ur $$ and ask questions never
UPDATE: I got through to someone at PA UC! For anyone experiencing this issue, here's what I learned: This is happening because of a system update they did in April 2025. When a claim is retroactively approved for backpay, the computer sometimes generates overpayment notices by mistake because it sees a status change and incorrectly processes it as an overpayment. The representative said they're aware of the issue and working on a fix, but in the meantime, everyone affected needs to: 1. File appeals for all overpayment notices 2. Ask specifically for a "dual status correction" 3. Request that your case be flagged for the "April 2025 backpay glitch" Apparently they have a special team handling these cases now due to the volume of problems. Hope this helps someone!
Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to specifically mention the "dual status correction" and "April 2025 backpay glitch" when I talk to them. How did you finally get through to someone? I've been calling constantly.
just wondering... did the tutoring place give you a 1099 form or were they paying you cash? if they didn't give you tax forms maybe UC won't be able to prove anything? just thinking out loud here...
One more important point: PA unemployment law provides some protection under Section 402(h) for individuals who are forced to take self-employment out of economic necessity while searching for regular employment. If you can demonstrate that you were actively applying for full-time traditional employment during this period, and only took the tutoring gig to temporarily supplement your benefits, this can strengthen your case. Also, if the amount you earned was truly minimal (which $95/week certainly is), examiners do have some discretion. Document every job you applied for during this time and have that information ready for your examiner. Maintaining an active job search is crucial in these cases.
This is incredibly helpful! I've applied to at least 5-6 jobs every week since March and kept detailed records of all applications as required for PA UC. I'll definitely include that information in my letter to show I was actively seeking full-time employment and only took the tutoring job temporarily. Thank you so much for this advice - feeling a bit more hopeful now.
ThunderBolt7
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
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Zoe Papadakis
•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.
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Giovanni Marino
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?
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Amara Okonkwo
•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.
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