PA UC benefit year ended 1/13/24 - filed new claim but IDme says wait - did I file too early?

ya u gotta wait til after ur bye date actually runs out. system wont let u file early. happened to me last month

The previous commenter isn't entirely correct. You can actually file up to two weeks before your BYE date, but there's a specific process. When you get the IDme "wait" message, it's because the system is flagging that your current benefit year is still active. I'd recommend logging back in on 1/14/25 (the day after your BYE date) and continuing the application process. The system should let you proceed with the ID verification at that point. Your partial application should still be in the system - no need to start over completely.

Omg I had this EXACT same problem three weeks ago!!! So frustrating! I ended up having to call them and wait FOREVER to get it sorted out. The UC people told me my claim got stuck in some weird "pending verification" status because I filed before my BYE date.

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There's actually a specific technical reason for the IDme "wait" message when filing near your BYE date. The PA UC system performs a benefit year cross-check that sometimes conflicts with the IDme verification timing. The best practice is to: 1. Wait until exactly one day after your BYE date 2. Log in early in the morning (system refreshes overnight) 3. Complete the application in one session 4. If you encounter the same IDme message again, clear your browser cache before retrying Also, make sure you have your last 18 months of employment information ready, as you'll need to re-enter all work history for the new benefit year calculation.

Is anyone else annoyed that the UC website doesn't CLEARLY explain any of this?? Like why not just put a notice saying "Don't file until after your BYE date" instead of letting people waste time filling out applications that will just get stuck?

btw make sure ur work search is all up to date b4 u file the new claim. they checked mine super carefully when i refiled

One final tip: When you successfully file your new claim after your BYE date, there will typically be a 1-2 week gap before payments resume. This is normal as they process your new application. Make sure you continue filing your weekly certifications during this period, even if the system shows your claim as pending. This ensures you'll receive all eligible payments once the new claim is approved.