PA UC login errors after IDme verification - stuck in username/password loop

same thing happened 2 me last month after IDme. system is glitchy af especially after holidays. try clearing browser cookies/cache and use a different browser. sometimes the mobile site works when desktop doesn't

Sounds like a classic case of the PA UC system not properly syncing with IDme. I've been dealing with PA unemployment for 3 years now and this happens ALL THE TIME after major holidays. Their systems don't communicate properly when they do maintenance. You need to wait 48 hours after IDme verification before trying to log in. Try these steps: 1. Clear ALL cookies and cache 2. Try incognito/private browser window 3. Use Chrome if possible (their site hates Firefox) 4. If it still fails, you have to call them directly Sorry you're dealing with this. The UC system is honestly the worst designed government portal I've ever had to use!

After you do the IDme verification, there's actually a waiting period before the systems sync up properly. The holiday probably delayed things even more. What you're experiencing is annoying but actually pretty common. Here's what worked for me when this happened in March: 1. Wait a full 24 hours without any login attempts (hard, I know) 2. Clear browser data completely 3. Try logging in early morning (like 5-6 AM) when system traffic is lowest If that doesn't work, you unfortunately need to speak with a human at UC. Good luck getting through though - phones are always jammed.

I HATE THE PA UC WEBSITE WITH A BURNING PASSION!!!! Had this EXACT problem after creating my account and doing IDme. Called for THREE WEEKS straight and couldn't get through - busy signals or disconnections everytime!! My benefits were delayed for over a month because of their stupid system errors!!! They really don't care about people who actually need the money.

After trying everything with no luck (cookies, browsers, 24 hr waiting), I finally got through to someone at PA UC using Claimyr. It's a service that connects you with an unemployment rep without the endless calling and busy signals. Costs a bit but saved me weeks of stress. Their site has a video demo of how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Turns out my account had a "verification flag" that needed to be manually removed by a rep even though I'd completed IDme. Got it fixed in one call. Check out claimyr.com if you keep hitting walls.

I work in IT and this sounds like a session management problem on their end, not your login credentials. The PA UC system uses a notoriously problematic authentication system that doesn't always properly sync with IDme. A few technical things to try: 1. Try a completely different device if possible (not just a different browser) 2. Make sure JavaScript is fully enabled 3. Check if you're using any browser extensions that might block cookies or scripts 4. Use cellular data instead of wifi if you're trying on mobile If none of these work, then there's a backend issue with your account that requires staff intervention. In that case, you need to call them directly. Unfortunately, getting through to an actual human at PA UC is extremely difficult due to high call volumes.

Update: After trying all the browser suggestions (clearing cache, different browsers, incognito mode) I'm still getting the same error. I tried the early morning login at 5:30am but no luck. I also tried calling PA UC directly yesterday but couldn't get through after 37 attempts - just busy signals and one time I was on hold for 45 minutes before getting disconnected. I'm going to try the Claimyr service that someone suggested above. At this point I just need to talk to an actual person at PA UC before I miss another week of benefits. Will update again after I try it.

FINAL UPDATE: Success! Used Claimyr and got connected to a PA UC rep in about 20 minutes. The rep told me my account had gotten stuck in "post-verification status" after the IDme verification - apparently a common issue they've been seeing recently. It wasn't a problem with my password at all, but rather my entire account was frozen waiting for manual approval. The rep cleared the flag and I was able to log in immediately after our call. Already filed my weekly certification and all looks good now. For anyone else with this issue - it seems this is a known problem with their system after IDme verification, especially if you create an account and verify on a holiday/weekend. You'll likely need to speak with a rep directly to get it fixed.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with something similar right now - completed IDme verification last week and now I'm getting "session expired" errors every time I try to log in, even right after entering my credentials. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like there's probably a backend flag on my account that needs manual clearing. Going to try the Claimyr service since calling directly seems impossible. Thanks for sharing your experience Paolo - gives me hope that this can actually be fixed!

Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. It's crazy how many people are dealing with the same IDme verification issues with PA UC. The fact that there's a known "post-verification status" flag that gets stuck but they don't warn people about it is just typical government incompetence. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions - especially the Claimyr recommendation. It's sad that we have to pay a third party service just to access benefits we're entitled to, but if it works it works. The PA UC system really needs a complete overhaul!

This is exactly what I needed to see! I've been pulling my hair out for the past week with the same issue after completing IDme verification. Got the "technical error" messages initially, then the username/password loop, and now I'm getting random "session timeout" errors. I tried all the browser troubleshooting steps multiple times with no luck. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear this is a systemic issue with PA UC's backend not properly handling the IDme integration. The fact that so many people are experiencing identical problems after verification really shows how broken their system is. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service - at this point I'd rather pay a small fee than waste more weeks trying to get through their impossible phone system. Thanks Paolo for the detailed updates and everyone else for sharing your solutions. This thread is going to save me so much time and stress!