# SCDEW — SCarolina Unemployment Benefit

> Official app for South Carolina Unemployment Insurance claimants to manage benefits. (iPhone/iPad app by South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scdew/id1531939679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417357684)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scdew/id1531939679/reviews.md

## What is SCDEW?

This is the official app for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).  This app will allow registered Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants the ability to file your required weekly certification for benefits. In addition, you can  view your payment status and documents and update your contact information. All at your fingertips.

## Key features

- File weekly certifications
- View payment status
- Access documents
- Update contact information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scdew/id1531939679/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This app is trash

*2022-04-11, version 1.4*

Just downloaded & it keeps crashing saying to REINSTALL the app … it doesn’t work!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-04-10, version 1.4*

It won’t let me login. Every time I tried to login it says that I need to uninstall and reinstall app and it doesn’t work. It says I need to use the updated version but it’s already up to date.

### 1/5 — Can’t log in…

*2022-04-09, version 1.4*

It doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Needs updating!

*2022-04-07, version 1.4*

App won’t let you log in. Keeps showing pop-up box that says to uninstall and reinstall to get latest version when it is its latest version. Obviously has some type of bug that needs to be fixed. Reinstalling doesn’t help with anything.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2022-04-06, version 1.4*

Won’t let me login. Keeps telling me to uninstall and reinstall app. Done that many times.

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2022-03-25, version 1.4*

App does not work. It keeps saying uninstall and re-install with new version.

### 1/5 — App is trash

*2022-02-23, version 1.4*

Doesn’t work. Won’t allow you to login.

### 1/5 — Ridiculously bad

*2022-02-21, version 1.4*

This is a waste of time and tax payers dollars. This app has never worked. The website is trash as well. SC just doesn’t want to pay out. Plain and simple. This is an embarrassment!!

### 1/5 — Error

*2022-02-13, version 1.4*

I keep getting an error saying uninstall and reinstall and I did that but keep getting the same error

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-02-12, version 1.4*

I deleted the app and reinstalled it like the message said it it keeps saying the same thing,  Please update the app. I’ve deleted and reinstalled and it still will not let me sign in

## Frequently asked questions about SCDEW

### What does the SCDEW app do?

The SCDEW app is the official application for the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. It allows registered Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants to manage their benefits, including filing weekly certifications, checking payment status, and updating contact information.

### How do I file my weekly certification?

Registered UI claimants can file their required weekly certification for benefits directly through the app. The app provides a convenient way to complete this essential step to continue receiving unemployment benefits.

### Is the SCDEW app free to use?

Yes, the SCDEW app is free to download and use. It is the official application provided by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce for claimants.

### What information can I view in the app?

In the app, you can view your payment status to see when and how your unemployment benefits are being processed. You can also access important documents related to your claim and update your contact information to ensure you receive all necessary communications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2022-08-25

In this version we did not add any new functionality. We have made some framework changes to align the app with the backed services.

### 1.5 — 2022-06-30

Added a privacy link in the app.

### 1.4 — 2022-02-11

We have added a multifactor authentication while logging to the Application. Please refer the attached video for more info.

### 1.3 — 2021-11-13

Added a link of Web Application.

### 1.2 — 2021-05-26

Minor Bug Fixes
Enhancements related to Weekly Certification process for Pandemic Claim
Updated Version verification process for the App

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## More apps by South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce

- [SC Works Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-works-mobile/id598927870)

All apps by South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce: https://appshunter.io/developer/1417357684

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