Unemployment Insurance Questions

[stgislander]

Thanks for the input! Ok. I was up throughout the night trying to get in. It felt obvious to me that even though the vendor was supposed to be monitoring the site that it wasn’t. Around 0700 or so I was finally allowed into a new login page that allowed me to finally provide the required data. Without a doubt, it was much better than yesterday. Here’s the “new” login page:

Login Page

Let us know how you do and pass on any learned tips if you would.

Okay, that's very interesting. My wife never saw that login before. We logged on and there was all of her information she entered. Obviously, the application system took her information. Now she has to upload her 1099 from last year, and something called SSA Record Verification.

 

[stgislander]

For those of us applying through the regular UI system, is there anyway to check the status of our application online or do we have to wait for the letter in the mail?

 

[Bann]

For those of us applying through the regular UI system, is there anyway to check the status of our application online or do we have to wait for the letter in the mail?

I'm going to reply, but I filed before this new system, so I'm not sure of that answer.

I am going to guess there will be a letter. But make sure through that portal that they have all your information correct.

I have no idea how I will file the WEBCERT tomorrow. The old link is brokey. Maybe there will be an "action item" waiting for me in the morning! (I file every Sunday!)

Also - I can't figure out what this means since I have not received one thing in the mail to let me know I'm getting a debit card, etc It looks like it means that my first payment is available. I'd like to know where.

 

[Gilligan]

Also - I can't figure out what this means since I have not received one thing in the mail to let me know I'm getting a debit card, etc It looks like it means that my first payment is available. I'd like to know where.

Maybe they sent it to me by accident. :fingerscrossed:

 

[stgislander]

I'm going to reply, but I filed before this new system, so I'm not sure of that answer.

I am going to guess there will be a letter. But make sure through that portal that they have all your information correct.

I have no idea how I will file the WEBCERT tomorrow. The old link is brokey. Maybe there will be an "action item" waiting for me in the morning! (I file every Sunday!)

Also - I can't figure out what this means since I have not received one thing in the mail to let me know I'm getting a debit card, etc It looks like it means that my first payment is available. I'd like to know where.
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I don't think I can use this login then. When I filed using the NetClaims application, there was no username and password creation that I remember.

 

[Bann]

I don't think I can use this login then. When I filed using the NetClaims application, there was no username and password creation that I remember.

When you first go to the BEACON site, which I think is the ONLY site now, you will see choices offered to you. If you've already filed your cliam (Like I had) you need to activate your account. See below. (and the post that NBR posted above)

Unemployment Insurance Questions

So I got through to the Portal - I registered to use it and I have seen all the information they have on me. Their "main page" /dashboard is great looking. It's slow - but I know that is to be expected. I got through initially within a few minutes, and signed up, etc. Everything that is...

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[stgislander]

When you first go to the BEACON site, which I think is the ONLY site now, you will see choices offered to you. If you've already filed your cliam (Like I had) you need to activate your account. See below. (and the post that NBR posted above)


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Unemployment Insurance Questions

So I got through to the Portal - I registered to use it and I have seen all the information they have on me. Their "main page" /dashboard is great looking. It's slow - but I know that is to be expected. I got through initially within a few minutes, and signed up, etc. Everything that is...

forums.somd.com

Thanks Bann. Now all I need to do is to get it to accept a username.

 

[stgislander]

Thanks Bann. Now all I need to do is to get it to accept a username.

Got it. I had to put numbers in my username. My dashboard says no open action items and no upcomming interviews or hearings so I guess that's good.

 

[stgislander]

Now she has to upload her 1099 from last year, and something called SSA Record Verification.

If anyone knows what DOL wants for SSA Record Verification, let me know. I'm not finding it anywhere.

 

[Bann]

If anyone knows what DOL wants for SSA Record Verification, let me know. I'm not finding it anywhere.

@stgislander - is she receiving Social Security benefits? I Googled that and I can't find anything for it.

Or is this a proof of her contributing to her Social Security because she is an Independent Contractor? (1099)

 

[stgislander]

@stgislander - is she receiving Social Security benefits? I Googled that and I can't find anything for it.

Or is this a proof of her contributing to her Social Security because she is an Independent Contractor? (1099)

She is not receiving any SS benefits.

I mean it could be her 1099, but then I'm guessing she'd need to upload her 1099 again as her PUA - Proof of Employment and Wages.

 

[Bann]

She is not receiving any SS benefits.

I mean it could be her 1099, but then I'm guessing she'd need to upload her 1099 again as her PUA - Proof of Employment and Wages.

What I mean is, as an Independent Contractor, you have to pay your own social security. (well, I seem to recall that it used to be that way when I sold Home Interiors years ago!) Maybe the SSA Verification is some sort of proof of that?

 

[NBF]

Guys, I just logged into BEACON via the website I provided you guys earlier:

Login Page

I'm thinking the SSA Verification is a letter that you can obtain from the following website:

ROME Survey Page | SSA

www.ssa.gov

I sent that and my SSA Benefits Estimate - just in case.

When you select Get a Benefit Verification Letter you can Print Now and Save as a PDF and then upload by just clicking on the file and dropping it into the UPLOAD section in BEACON. But make sure you hit SUBMIT after it's uploaded.

 

[NBF]

When you first go to the BEACON site, which I think is the ONLY site now, you will see choices offered to you. If you've already filed your cliam (Like I had) you need to activate your account. See below. (and the post that NBR posted above)


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Unemployment Insurance Questions

So I got through to the Portal - I registered to use it and I have seen all the information they have on me. Their "main page" /dashboard is great looking. It's slow - but I know that is to be expected. I got through initially within a few minutes, and signed up, etc. Everything that is...

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I thought BEACON was only for SELF-EMPLOYED, GIGS, ETC? I thought this was only built for US PEOPLE...

 

[NBF]

I'm going to reply, but I filed before this new system, so I'm not sure of that answer.

I am going to guess there will be a letter. But make sure through that portal that they have all your information correct.

I have no idea how I will file the WEBCERT tomorrow. The old link is brokey. Maybe there will be an "action item" waiting for me in the morning! (I file every Sunday!)

Also - I can't figure out what this means since I have not received one thing in the mail to let me know I'm getting a debit card, etc It looks like it means that my first payment is available. I'd like to know where.
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I've seen that the extra PEU $600 will be loaded onto the BOA Debit card along with your regular UEI payments. I read on BEACON that you can choose to have the amounts transferred to your personal bank account if you wish. But, you have to wait until you get your BOA Debit card so you can Activate the card and set up an account with BOA?

 

[NBF]

I wanted to ask those SELF-EMPLOYED, INDEPENDENT KTRS, GIG COOL KATS if they got this initial amount assigned to them:

$176.00

I am hoping this is just a "dummy" figure and after our earnings are reviewed that it goes up...guess in some cases it could go down?

Let us out here know what your initial magical number is...

Thank you...

 

[stgislander]

I wanted to ask those SELF-EMPLOYED, INDEPENDENT KTRS, GIG COOL KATS if they got this initial amount assigned to them:

$176.00

I am hoping this is just a "dummy" figure and after our earnings are reviewed that it goes up...guess in some cases it could go down?

Let us out here know what your initial magical number is...

Thank you...

$176 is the weekly amount assigned to my wife.

 

[stgislander]

Guys, I just logged into BEACON via the website I provided you guys earlier:

Login Page

I'm thinking the SSA Verification is a letter that you can obtain from the following website:

ROME Survey Page | SSA

www.ssa.gov

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I sent that and my SSA Benefits Estimate - just in case.

When you select Get a Benefit Verification Letter you can Print Now and Save as a PDF and then upload by just clicking on the file and dropping it into the UPLOAD section in BEACON. But make sure you hit SUBMIT after it's uploaded.

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Thanks. That makes sense. I'll have her request that letter.

 

[stgislander]

What I mean is, as an Independent Contractor, you have to pay your own social security. (well, I seem to recall that it used to be that way when I sold Home Interiors years ago!) Maybe the SSA Verification is some sort of proof of that?

I'm sure she does, but I'm guessing our accountant takes care of that.

 

[Bann]

I thought BEACON was only for SELF-EMPLOYED, GIGS, ETC? I thought this was only built for US PEOPLE...

No, I thought that, too. I think they were JUST ADDING ALL THOSE OTHER CATEGORIES at the same time that they were rolling out that new software. Could be wrong.