Been using NetSpend with PA UC for about 4 months now and wanted to share my pattern since everyone's seems a bit different. Mine consistently hits Tuesday nights between 11pm-2am, so I usually wake up Wednesday morning and it's there. One thing I learned the hard way - if you're switching from regular direct deposit to NetSpend, make sure you don't have any pending issues on your UC claim when you make the switch. I switched payment methods the same week I had to submit additional documentation for something unrelated, and it caused a 10-day delay while they sorted everything out. The customer service rep told me that any account changes + pending issues can trigger additional review periods. Also, definitely keep your old bank account open for at least 2-3 weeks after switching, just in case there are any hiccups and they need to reverse back to your original payment method temporarily.

Just wanted to add my experience since I've been following this thread! I switched to NetSpend about 6 weeks ago and my payments have been coming consistently on Wednesdays around 2-3am. What really helped me was calling NetSpend customer service (not PA UC) to confirm my account was set up correctly for direct deposits. They were actually really helpful and walked me through all the settings to make sure everything was optimized. One thing I noticed that's different from regular bank direct deposit - NetSpend seems to process UC payments in batches, so if you're expecting it Tuesday and it doesn't come, don't panic. It'll likely hit Wednesday. The NetSpend app notifications that others mentioned are a lifesaver - you get alerted the second it hits your account. For anyone still worried about timing with rent due, most landlords are understanding about UC payment schedules if you communicate with them ahead of time. I explained my situation to mine and they were fine with payment coming a day or two into the month.

I went through almost the exact same situation last year! PA UC scheduled my RESEA appointment 4 days after the original deadline, then had the nerve to disqualify me when I completed it "late." The appeal process worked for me, but it took about 10 weeks to get a hearing scheduled. The key things that helped my case were: 1) I had saved the voicemail where they called me after the deadline, 2) I showed I completed RESEA as soon as they made it available to me, and 3) I documented all my attempts to contact them about the scheduling conflict. Since you actually have a job lined up for spring, that shows good faith effort on your part even though it doesn't technically exempt you from RESEA. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims during the appeal process so you don't lose out on back pay if you win. The whole system is designed to frustrate people into giving up, but hang in there - appeals work when you have documentation of their scheduling mistakes!

This whole RESEA scheduling disaster is infuriating but unfortunately very common! I work as a benefits advocate and see this exact scenario weekly. The fact that they contacted you AFTER the deadline gives you solid grounds for appeal. A few critical points for your appeal: 1) Emphasize that you completed RESEA immediately upon being contacted (shows compliance), 2) Document the timeline showing their scheduling delay, 3) Include your job offer letter showing you're transitioning to employment. While having a future job doesn't exempt you from RESEA, it demonstrates you're not abusing the system. During appeals, keep filing weekly claims even if they show $0 - this preserves your right to back pay. Also consider requesting an expedited hearing since you have a clear administrative error (late scheduling). The 15-day appeal window is firm, so if you haven't filed yet, do it immediately. Don't let their incompetence cost you benefits you're entitled to!

Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! I was honestly terrified that appealing would just be throwing good time after bad, but seeing so many success stories here gives me real hope. The consistent advice about organizing everything chronologically and focusing on the timeline of retaliation after refusing unpaid overtime makes perfect sense. I've got plenty of text messages and emails showing how my supervisor's demands became increasingly unreasonable after I said no to working off the clock. It's really eye-opening to learn that what they were demanding was actually wage theft under federal law - I didn't realize that strengthened my constructive discharge case so much. The fact that so many employers apparently don't even show up to hearings when they know their case is weak is encouraging too. I'm definitely filing my appeal tomorrow morning and getting all my documentation organized properly. With three kids counting on me, I can't afford not to fight this. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and advice - this thread has been a lifeline during a really stressful time!

I'm going through a similar appeal process right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I was also initially denied for "voluntary quit" when my employer created impossible conditions after I refused to work mandatory overtime without pay. Reading all these success stories gives me so much hope - I was honestly starting to think appeals were just a waste of time. The advice about organizing everything chronologically and focusing on the timeline of retaliation is spot on. I've been saving screenshots of all the texts and emails from my supervisor getting increasingly hostile after I said no to unpaid work, but now I understand how to present it effectively. It's really encouraging to know that so many employers don't even bother showing up to hearings when they know their case is weak. The wage theft angle that everyone keeps mentioning is eye-opening too - I didn't realize those unpaid overtime demands were actually federal violations that strengthen constructive discharge cases. Filing my appeal this week and feeling much more confident about the process thanks to everyone sharing their experiences here!

Congrats on getting through the process successfully! Your timeline of 18 days gives me hope. I'm currently on day 12 of waiting for my claim to process (filed after getting laid off from retail). No open issues showing yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way. Quick question for anyone who's been through this - do they send any kind of notification when your claim gets approved, or do you just have to keep checking the portal? And is the first payment usually the full amount for all the weeks you've certified, or do they stagger it somehow? Thanks for sharing your experience - really helpful for those of us still navigating this stressful process!

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help others - I filed my PA UC claim in early February after being laid off from my manufacturing job. My claim processed in exactly 16 days with no issues, which seems to be pretty typical for straightforward cases right now. One thing I learned that might help newcomers: make sure your employer information is EXACTLY as it appears on your pay stubs, especially dates and company name. Even small discrepancies can trigger those "open issues" that slow everything down. Also, if you worked for multiple employers in the past 18 months, have all that employment info ready when you file - missing or incomplete work history seems to be a common reason for delays. The weekly certifications are super important too - I started filing mine the Sunday after I submitted my initial claim, even though it wasn't approved yet. When my claim finally got approved, I received back pay for all those weeks in one lump sum. Definitely made the wait more bearable knowing I wasn't losing out on any potential payments. For anyone stressed about the process - I know it's scary when you're counting every dollar, but most people I know who had clean applications got approved within 2-3 weeks. Hang in there!

Congratulations on finally getting approved! I went through something similar last year - the waiting is absolutely brutal. Just wanted to add that if you're expecting backpay for multiple weeks, keep track of exactly how much you should receive total. I got my first payment quickly (about 2-3 days) but then realized they shorted me on the backpay amount. Had to call again to get the missing weeks sorted out. The good news is once you're in the system and approved, future weekly payments should be much more predictable. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly for you from here on out!

So happy to see another success story! The PA UC system really puts people through hell. I'm currently in week 3 of waiting after my approval - my status changed to "approved" but still no payment. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that it's still within the normal timeframe. Going to give it another week before I start making calls again. The stress of not knowing when the money will actually show up is almost as bad as waiting for the initial approval! Thanks for sharing your timeline - helps to know what's normal vs when to worry.