The virus. Wavier the over payment amount. We lost everything. The tip waged, the contract employed, the freelance, gig-workers and the self-employed. Help me, clear my name and get my tax refund that i worked for and deserve. Which we all no it says all agents are busy and the que is full and to call back later and it dont matter how many times u call or how early u start trying u will never get thru to anyone. Laid off at not fault of my own. Contacting a representative until one helps you. I did my first pua claim 3 weeks ago and still nothing! I have pua up untill December 27th then it stopped when I get on my pua it says from week 39 till 50 not entitled and to try to enroll in puec or regular unemployment, I had regular unemployment from March 2020 untill July 25 th 2020, then I went pua July 25 th untill December 27 the arent I eligible for the new bill that Trump signed in late December? MoveOn Civic Action does not necessarily endorse the contents of petitions posted on this site. Direct deposit is the fastest payment option, but lots of people who may not have ready access to an active bank account or for other financial reasons prefer to receive their unemployment benefits via a state UI agency provided debit card. Im in Ohio too, Did you ever receive your payment? This does not include weeks in some states on top of this as part of state high unemployment extended benefit programs. Ohio unemployment then determined that i owe them $3006.00. The ODJFS has rolled-out all of the extensions under the ARP program and has begun issuing the supplemental weekly $300 payments to active claimants. This is the only feasible way I see getting long pending issues resolved, as I had been calling every two weeks since August with no luck. Man I am really really sorry yall!!! dhayduk08 2 yr. ago COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- The state of Ohio has released for payment around a fifth of the quarter of a million claims for non-traditional unemployment assistance that it was holding How to apply for unemployment benefits. 4. All I need to do is pass them over maybe one more document to get this going but they rather make this drag on. I have not had to submit any kind of documents of any sort, havent had to do much really besides jus apply n certify weekly n have received my all my payments without no problems wat so ever!!!!! Thank you, Desired outcome: When you apply you will need: Your Social Security number and driver's license or state ID number. (MA) Im in GA when I checked my account there was no money and no pending transaction. My daughter filed less than 2 months ago and has already been paid! Contact Information: Benefit Payment Control P.O. Thing is Ive talked to 5 or 6 different people and they all have different answers btw. Other than payment processing delays, other reasons people dont see their UI payments as expected are due to. How long will it take Ms. MYRA? it is not almost mid October; still nothing. Pending claims have been given priority, she added. Calls and letters to the governor, the state representatives, and the news media went ignored for over a week. With many claimants having received benefits for over 12 months, they would have likely passed their benefit year end date (BYE). I dont even know the status of my claim. Hopefully, you have been filing since . This now means that the PUA program would provide a total of at least 75 weeks of coverage for eligible claimants. Its been 4-weeks now since I received a letter stating I was approved. Do you happen to remember if the 833 number you listed is the right number for the fraud department? Mine was also due to identity verification. Video of the Day Types of Pending Issues ? So wth r we supposed to do???!!! pua does not respond to me about updates or status of claim. On 11/29/2022, I waited 45 minutes to be connected to a rep. Around 9:50 am, I was connected to rep #9490. Ill be either in a homeless shelter on the streets if this ends up taking much longer. - Unemployment assistance with appeals dept, - Ohio unemployment and benefit payment control, ODJFS pay immediately. I had an identity verification issue.. what I uploaded was too big. Visitors should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice or the official source of information. Iam in the same spot. As part of the CAA COVID Relief Bill the PUA program received an extra 11 weeks of federal funding followed by the ARPA (Biden Stimulus) bill which extended the PUA program until September 6th, 2021 or 25 more weeks. IT'S BEEN 2 YEARS and i still have not received the help I deserve! 3 months later I get a denial letter so I applied for PUA. The day after I sent mine, I got action on my claim and it is currently processing for payment. The people is was set up for have to suffer! Repeat the same as above but replace "district representative" with "my senator" and you get this link https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm. PUA Applications Are Closed. Please have someone in management contact me to discuss this issue in further details. It has been 8 days and I have seen my payment status go from "processed" to "pending issues"Is this because no one has checked my Identity verification yet? Still says being reviewed. They lied about several things in the appeal and the phone appeal. On March 29, 2020, the state of Ohio shut down. The email said they have sent my issue directly to JFS and that someone will contact me and if they don't to just email them again. You need to file a PEUC claim to get the extensions if your state UI agency hasnt already notified you to do so. Log on to the Ohio PUA system 2. A pending issue of unemployment is a problem unemployment representatives have found with your unemployment eligibility. Especially for those who had exhausted their benefits. I won my appeal but now they have been saying for over a month that they do not have the people to enter it in the system . Ms. Hall has utilized this opportunity to facilitate an unnecessary fraud investigation against the people of Ohio with regard to their financial institutions. The representative refused to write full details of my case because I asked her to repeat what she wrote. I also want to hear back from whoever takes care of this. In Ohio, where West is one of 114,000 residents who have successfully submitted a long-awaited online PUA application since the form went live on Tuesday morning, the first payments should begin . I did read some articles that said the retroactive lump sums should be deposited and available with this weeks regular unemployment deposit . Idaho discontinued all federal CARES Act unemployment assistance programs week ending June 19, 2021. Both me and my boss have spoken to the lady. I havent received anything at this time why? of . Have a good day and good luck please keep me informed, Yup its Thursday morning bro and I usually receive it Wednesday here in Pittsburgh PA, Its says they paid me as if yesterday but I still havent gotten anything today for my pua and I have filed for the last 5 weeks. I even did the claiming of all back weeks I was eligible for. I got a hold of the VEC and they said that they are waiting for the funds to be released from the state. Many state labor departments request applicants to submit claim forms by a specific day of the week. By May 23, about half of those people had received their first payment. Cant get ahold of anyone no matter where u call or how many times u call. Also keep an eye on your account frequently, at the end of July I received a letter along with a new link for the opportunity to resend verification of identity and only gave 5 days to respond. Do not send cash. It is the responsibility of the individual and their financial institution to investigate fraudulent transactions to their personal bank accounts. In the midst of a pandemic, there is a responsibility to ensure the livelihoods of ALL Ohioans, this was the very PURPOSE of the federal CARES act and the PUA. Thousands of Ohio residents wait to see if they must pay back unemployment benefits that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services mistakenly gave them. Long haulers need help. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. When I call they say there are no issues and cant say when the button will be pushed to pay me. What does pending issues mean on Pua Ohio? https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm. I waited a week for that in came in the mail in check. I never received any of it. I also changed my method of payment months ago to Wells Fargo but now GDOL says I get my deposits on debit card they issued me in the beginning the Go Program. It is estimated that Ohio alone paid $465 million in fraudulent unemployment and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims from March 2020 through May 2021. I've tried calling every 2 weeks, did my fact finding/submitting all my personal info over a month ago, but still no progress in the last 4+ months on any of my pending issues. If you've been waiting a while they may be able to file a priority form for your pending issues. Monday morning only! This manual step could take several weeks and is a reason several PUA claimants are seeing delays in getting paid. I wish I could help all of you . You can refile for a new claim be-warned.. if they find you have lied on the Application you can go to Prison. Did you ever get your issue resolved and if so how? I had to write them a letter a week for For some reason unknown the system repeatedly keeps making me verify my identity requesting I send the exact same documents each time which I have done on numerous occasions which delays my payment which has caused me hundreds of dollars in overdraft fees and anyone on unemployment youre already struggling on what little compensation you are given I cant the first week i filed i had a family emergency and had to go to KY. It's criminal and unemployment needs reformed. I am told it has to process. So I went into my bank account ( debit card ) where I receive all my weekly unemployment, and my bank account does not show all the backpay on there . Can someone help me please Ive done did everything thing they ask me to do upload everything they needed and my stuff still cut off what can I do can someone help me out I been cut off this pua crap every secen may helllllllllllp. I just have no trust in GDOL. However; to apply the window is open from 8am to 9am. 3. Glad I seen you mention IP address. Im in Georgia. Filed four weeks ago, still file weekly claims and havent heard anything. I received a larger unemployment insurance payment than I should have. Now we have to submit all the same forms with two other additional forms again. I sent in everything dol asked for, only to be asked to upload all of it to my online account. They need me to identify myself. ODJFS Latest News and Status on PUA, PEUC and $300 FPUC Payment Schedule/Issues The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued formal guidelines for states to implement the latest extensions. Governor on Twitter and I got an email to send my problem too. Click Issues and Determinations Jumping through all these hoops just to get declined Human Resources wouldnt help me now the law wont! Im at my breaking point, I have 3 small kids and really need that payment but Im starting to wonder if Ill get it at all! With a link to go to uidentify why havent I gotten a email and Am I screwed untill they send me the email? Im having the same issue since November. dont feel bad I helped several people including myself sign up for the pua as the covid has damn near affected us all in one way or another,and they put us all under investigation,smh,damn shame!! How to Appeal on Your Own. In February, Ohio officials estimated $332 million had been paid out in 2020 in fraudulent checks. Click here to get notifications about new complaints of Ohio Unemployment. SSN 6804 I have never received any payments despite all issues have been cleared on my claim. We need to receive our benefits with NO FURTHER DELAYS and expect this issue for every claim to be expedited to ensure of the 226,000+, that all legitimate claimants are paid including arrears within 7 calendar days. This comment was posted by a verified customer. As WCPO previously reported, Ohio suspended Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Payments in July to 276,000 recipients after finding "suspicious routing numbers" that were tied to fraud outbreaks. same here ive been waiting since march had to do fact finder on sep 21st and hear it is end of december and the only thing they can tell me is that the appeal department is still waiting to look at my documents come on now 3 months to look at documents. Especially when its time for rent to be paid Im livid, this is ridiculous, now I truly know how claimants really feel, I took a look at my life insurance and oddly enough "suicide" is covered! Everyone has their hands in the federal money. Let me know if you have any update on this I applied for unemployment and got denied and applied for pua and it has been 8 weeks and have not received anything. You can pay online with a credit card, send a check by mail, and make electronic payments from your checking or savings account by logging in to your PUA account. >> The News 3 Investigates team can be reached at [emailprotected], I didnt get pay on Wednesday like i usually do instead it hit my account thursday but im confused because when i check the balance online it shows that i was paid but when i call it in it says i dont have the funds, I got a deposit date of 3/19/21 after waiting for months but deposit has not hit my account. Mine on the other hand. I just hope the money is finally deposited, I feel it will since I do have deposit dates on current payment and back pay. Desired outcome: I have been getting lots of questions and comments around the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program and delays many unemployed Americans are experiencing getting their benefit payments, especially the latest extensions that are now in place. Filed pis for July-August & as of 4/20/21 still nothing, Yes, not been the best. HOPE THIS HELPS GOOD LUCK.KEEP US POSTED PLEASE, oh n they told me it wasnt them ,they said they definitely paid thru the system so now its all on the banks side that i use n Im trying to get a hold of them which is another joke, You have to be calling wrong number I have the Ohio pua number an they answer after 35 40 minutes but they do answer I been on an off phone with them all damn day because of identity verification. Privacy Policy. I know a few people that didnt do anything and they got paid this past week multiple payments can you give me some input on what all I need to do this is getting rediculous. I also want to hear back from whoever takes care of this. SO, IF you DO get that option, DO NOT RESEND THE SAME DOCUMENTS THAT THEYVE ALREADY DENIED. I want to know WHY this happened and WHO IS PROFITING from this. We insist that immediately and for the duration that Ms. Kimberly Hall, Director of the ODJFS be placed on Administrative Leave *WITHOUT* pay pending investigation into this matter, and a QUALIFIED and compassionate successor be appointed to correct this inappropriate course of action. 2 things which I think may be helping move my case along. Between March 15 and May 30, 1,292,413 Ohioans applied for unemployment insurance - as many as applied over the previous three years combined. Of these fraudulent payments, only approximately $150 million has been recovered to date. I havent got paid since 11/23/20 i keep trying to file for my back payment it dont let me i filed for last week got my payment it says from week 43-68week idk what that means but do i wait and see if there gonna pay me or should i file an appeal ? I also noted that I am more value to my children dead than alive. If you didnt respond, then said continue to wait for hearing date, however, IF they deny the documents you DO SEND, you have to REAPPLY for the appeal again, and the wait starts all over again and the time you have waited already, is voided! Yes your next step Is to file your weekly claim. Good luck! PUA claimants who correctly file their weekly certification will get payment within three business days in line with their states UI payment schedule weekly or bi-weekly. if we were eligible at the time we filed, it wouldnt be right for us to lose it because our government took so long to process the claim. So I resubmitted them. Right before that a paper came saying I still had about $2000. Filing weekly claims is the only way to receive PUA payments, and some applicants who have filed weekly .