State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES)
Employers and third-party administrators (TPAs) are all too familiar with the challenges associated with responding to paper-based unemployment compensation information requests. The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) and SIDES E-Response are designed to make it easier and more efficient for employers and TPAs to respond to UC information requests.
What are SIDES and SIDES E-Response?
SIDES and SIDES E-Response are web-based systems available to employers and TPAs - free of charge - that provide a secure, electronic, and nationally standardized format to respond to UC information requests. SIDES is designed for employers and TPAs that typically deal with a large volume of UC information requests, while SIDES E-Response is for employers with a limited number of UC claims throughout the year.
What are the benefits of SIDES and SIDES E-Response?
SIDES and SIDES E-Response have the potential to significantly improve the UC information exchange process. While the best option depends on the specific needs of an employer, both systems offer significant benefits:
- Saves time and money
- Available for FREE
- Reduces staff time
- Reduces paperwork
- Help keep UC rates as low as possible by reducing overpayments
- Provides an electronic, nationally standardized data format
- Includes data checks to ensure the exchange of complete and valid information
- Provides tools for a healthier bottom line
Please note that SIDES applications can only be accepted in the following formats: pdf, png, jpeg.