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Riya Sharma
This is such a relief to see! I've been waiting 6 weeks for my claim to get approved and posts like this give me hope. Quick question - when you say your account showed the benefit amount and taxes, was that visible right when it changed to approved status or did it take a few hours? I'm trying to figure out what signs to look for that things are actually moving forward. The PA UC system is so confusing!
Mei Wong
•Hey Riya! In my case, the benefit amount and tax calculations showed up within about 2-3 hours after the status changed to approved. It wasn't instant but it happened the same day. I think that's a really good sign that your claim is actually processing and not just sitting there! The benefit calculation showing up means they've done all the back-end work to figure out what you're owed. Hang in there - 6 weeks is awful but hopefully you'll see movement soon! The waiting is definitely the worst part.
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact situation a few months ago! My claim was approved after 9 weeks and I was checking my bank account obsessively too 😅 For me it took 3 business days with direct deposit and came as one lump sum payment. The weird thing is that my UC dashboard actually never updated to show "paid" - it still says "in progress" to this day even though I got all my money months ago! So definitely don't stress if the website status doesn't change. The most reliable indicator for me was checking the "payment history" section which updated about 6 hours before the actual deposit hit my account. Fingers crossed you see your money soon!
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btw tell ur husband dont forget to do income taxes on unemployment money!!! they dont take enough out and we got hit with big tax bill last year!!
Oh good point! I think he selected to have taxes withheld but I'll double check. Thanks for the reminder!
Layla Mendes
Just wanted to add my experience as someone who works seasonal construction too - the CareerLink registration is definitely required but once you're in the system with a documented return date, the process gets much smoother for future seasonal layoffs. I've been doing this cycle for 3 years now and they have all my info on file. Also, if your husband's return date gets pushed back (which happens a lot in construction due to weather), make sure to update CareerLink and UC immediately. They're pretty understanding about weather delays as long as you communicate. Good luck!
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Nia Harris
Here's what's actually happening with referee decisions: Each decision is reviewed by a supervisor before being sent out, which adds time. By law, they're supposed to issue decisions within 30 days, but they're granted extensions due to workload. A few tips: 1. Appeal decisions DO appear in your dashboard under "Determination History" once issued 2. If your hearing included multiple issues (like misconduct plus able/available), each requires a separate decision which can delay things 3. Complex cases take longer than simple ones 4. If you win, payment processing takes 2-3 additional business days after the decision appears If you're approaching 8 weeks, you can request a status update through your dashboard messaging center - use "Appeals Information" as the subject.
Thank you for this detailed explanation. I checked my Determination History section and there's nothing new there. My case did involve both misconduct allegations and a question about my availability for work, so maybe that's why it's taking longer.
Sean Kelly
Just wanted to follow up - did you ever get your decision? I'm curious how long it ended up taking.
Yes! Finally got it yesterday - so almost exactly 7 weeks. They ruled in my favor on the misconduct issue! Now waiting for the payments to hit my Money Network card. Such a relief after all this stress.
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Alfredo Lugo
UPDATE: The benefit year transition was the issue! I checked my dashboard again this morning and there was a notice about my benefit year ending next week. Once I completed the renewal application, the direct deposit option became available again. Thanks everyone for your help!
Caleb Bell
•Glad you got it resolved! This is a common occurrence during benefit year transitions. For others reading this thread: always check for notices about benefit year end dates (usually found under the "Important Messages" section of your dashboard). PA UC typically sends these notifications 2-3 weeks before your benefit year expires.
Awesome! Glad that was it. Make sure to check that your direct deposit info is still correct after the transition - sometimes you need to re-enter it even if it looks like it carried over.
Maya Diaz
This happened to me too about a month ago! I panicked thinking they discontinued direct deposit but it turned out my bank had updated their routing number and I needed to re-verify my account info. Sometimes banks make small changes that cause the UC system to flag your deposit method as invalid. Check with your bank to make sure all your account details are still current - that might be why the payment section isn't loading properly for you.
That's a really good point about bank routing number changes! I hadn't thought of that. My credit union did send me a notice about some system updates a few weeks ago - I should double-check if any of my account details changed. Thanks for mentioning this, it could definitely explain why the system is acting up even outside of benefit year transitions.
Javier Morales
Update: Just spoke with someone at PA UC after calling for almost 2 hours. They confirmed payments will be delayed by one day because of New Year's. They also mentioned that if you have the Money Network card, sometimes the deposits can show up late evening on Wednesday instead of Thursday morning, but direct deposits to bank accounts will definitely be Thursday. Hope this helps anyone else wondering!
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Emma Davis
•Thanks for sharing this update! One additional detail: the delay only affects when the money arrives in your account - it doesn't change your eligibility week or anything with your claim status. Just make sure you still complete your work search activities for the week and document them correctly when filing.
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Javier Morales
•Yes - I have my 2 work search activities done already for this week. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have any issues with rent. I appreciate everyone's help!
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Kingston Bellamy
I'm in a similar situation and really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences! For what it's worth, I've found that setting up text alerts through the PA UC system helps me track when payments are processed, even during holiday delays. You can enable them in your dashboard under notifications. It won't speed up the payment, but at least you'll get confirmation when it's been sent to your bank/card. Also, if you're really strapped for cash, some local food banks and community organizations have emergency assistance programs specifically for people dealing with unemployment payment delays during holidays.
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LunarEclipse
•That's really helpful info about the text alerts - I didn't know PA UC had that feature! I'm going to set that up right now. And thanks for mentioning the community assistance programs. I never thought to look into those for holiday payment delays, but it makes sense that they'd help with short-term gaps like this. Do you happen to know if 211 (the helpline) has info about which organizations in PA offer this kind of emergency help?
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