PA UC payment without ID.me verification? Using PAT for weekly claims

they wont pay u if u dont do the id.me thing. my cousin had this exact problem. uc payments stopped for 3 weeks until he went to the library and used their computer to do the id.me verification. u should try that

Don't panic yet! The ID.me verification is mandatory, but there are some options for you. PA UC uses this system to prevent fraud, so yes, payments will eventually stop if you don't complete it. Here are your options: 1. Public libraries typically allow computer use even without a library card (just bring ID) 2. Ask a friend or family member to use their computer or tablet 3. Visit your local PA CareerLink office - they have computers available for unemployment-related tasks 4. Call the UC Service Center and explain your technology limitations - they may be able to offer an alternative verification method Just keep filing your weekly claims through PAT while you work on the ID.me verification. You usually have about 14 days to complete it before payments are suspended.

Had the SAME STUPID ISSUE last month!!! The ID.me system is GARBAGE and crashed on me 4 TIMES before it worked! The state doesn't care if you have tech problems - they'll just hold your money and expect you to figure it out. It's RIDICULOUS how they treat us!!

When I had ID.me troubles during my claim, I tried calling the UC Service Center hundreds of times and just got busy signals or disconnected. So frustrating! I finally used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent who helped me with the verification. They have a service that connects you to UC within minutes instead of hours of redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Totally saved me when I was in a similar situation.

My neighbor went through this last month. Your weekly claims through PAT will process but they hold the payments until ID.me is done. So keep doing those weekly claims! Once you verify, they release all the held payments at once. She used her daughter's laptop to do the ID.me thing.

Just to clarify some information here: ID.me verification is required by federal guidelines to prevent fraud. The Pennsylvania UC system gives claimants approximately 14 days to complete verification before payments are paused. To address your specific situation: 1. Continue filing weekly claims through PAT 2. CareerLink offices can typically accommodate walk-ins for UC-related computer use, but calling ahead is recommended 3. Most libraries offer computer use without requiring a library card 4. If you're still having difficulties, call the UC Service Center at 1-888-313-7284 and request an alternative verification method due to technology limitations Once verification is complete, any held payments will be released (assuming there are no other issues with your claim).

also make sure u have ur license or state id ready for the id.me thing. my cousin had to start over cuz he didnt have his id ready when he was doing the verification

Good news! I just checked and you'll need: - Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID) - Social Security Number - Email address you can access - Phone number for verification codes If you don't have an email, the CareerLink staff can help you create one. The whole process usually takes about 15-20 minutes if everything goes smoothly. Glad to hear you got an appointment! Let us know how it goes.