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I'm going through the exact same nightmare! Was denied for CareerLink registration, got called by an examiner who said I'm approved once I register, did everything perfectly, and now I'm stuck with "disqualifying weeks" too. It's like their system has no idea what their own examiners are telling us over the phone. I've been trying to call for 8 days straight with absolutely zero success - just endless busy signals or getting disconnected after hours on hold. The regular UC phone line is completely useless right now. After reading everyone's experiences here, I'm convinced PA's system has a major bug where manual examiner approvals don't sync with the automated claim processing. Too many of us are having the identical issue for this to be coincidence. I'm going to try Claimyr first thing tomorrow morning based on all the success stories shared here. It's infuriating that we have to pay a third-party service just to reach our own state unemployment office, but honestly I'm at my wit's end. My rent is due and I can't wait for PA to figure out their broken system. Thanks to everyone for sharing - at least now I know this is a widespread problem and not something I'm doing wrong!
@dd84d3bd2424 I'm literally in the exact same situation and it's so frustrating! Reading through everyone's comments here has been both helpful and maddening - helpful because it confirms this is a widespread system bug affecting tons of us, but maddening because PA clearly knows their system is broken and isn't fixing it. The fact that so many examiners are verbally approving people but their computer system just ignores those decisions is absolutely unacceptable. I've also been unable to get through on the regular phone line for over a week now. Based on all the positive feedback about Claimyr in this thread, I'm planning to try that service tomorrow too. It's ridiculous that we have to pay someone else just to reach our own state agency, but at this point I need my benefits processed and can't wait for PA to fix their mess. Please let us know how it goes if you try Claimyr - we're all learning from each other's attempts to navigate this broken system!
I'm dealing with this exact same issue and it's incredibly frustrating! I was also initially denied for the CareerLink registration, had an examiner call saying I qualified once I registered, completed everything they asked for, and now I'm seeing the same "disqualifying weeks" status with no clear explanation. What's really getting to me is how confident the examiner sounded when he told me everything would be resolved, but then their own system doesn't reflect what he approved. I've been trying the regular UC phone line for over a week with zero success - just busy signals and disconnections after hours of waiting. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear this is a widespread system bug where manual examiner decisions aren't syncing properly with the automated claim processing. The pattern is too consistent across all of us to be individual errors. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning based on all the success stories shared in this thread. It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to pay a third-party service to reach our own state unemployment office, but I'm honestly desperate to get this resolved at this point. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's both reassuring and infuriating to know so many of us are dealing with this identical problem. At least we know we're not going crazy and this really is PA's system failing us!
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UPDATE: Mobile trick worked!! After trying my phone like @profile3 suggested, I was able to get through the IDme verification and complete my weekly claim filing. The page loaded much faster on my phone for some reason. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Definitely remember this trick for future filings. The mobile site seems to use fewer resources and handle the authentication process better. Glad you got it sorted out!
nice! filing day is always so stressful lol
Literally just had this same problem but with my benefit year ending renewal. The IDme verification was stuck spinning for over an hour this morning. I got so stressed because my last payment is this week and if I don't get the new benefit year approved I'll have no income. This system is so broken it's ridiculous.
benefit year renewals are even worse than regular claims!! took them 8 WEEKS to process mine last year and i had to live off credit cards. make sure you start calling them everyday until it's fixed.
@Gabriel Ruiz Did you try the mobile trick that worked for @Ev Luca? Might be worth a shot if you re'still having issues. Benefit year renewals are definitely more critical than regular claims - you really don t'want that to get delayed. If mobile doesn t'work, I d'definitely recommend calling first thing tomorrow morning or using that Claimyr service @Adaline Wong mentioned to get through to someone quickly.
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I'm in the exact same boat! My payment was also processed Friday and I've been checking my mailbox religiously since Monday. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and concerning at the same time - sounds like it could be anywhere from a few more days to potentially weeks depending on how things go. I'm definitely going to look into the Money Network card option that everyone's mentioning. This is my first time dealing with PA UC paper checks and the uncertainty is killing me when I have rent and other bills coming up. At least with direct deposit to a regular bank or the prepaid card, you know exactly when your money will be available instead of playing this waiting game with USPS. Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines - it's helpful to know what to expect even if the range is pretty wide. I'll also check out that USPS Informed Delivery service someone mentioned so I can at least know if it's coming on a given day without having to check my mailbox 5 times!
Same here with the Friday processing! It's oddly comforting to know I'm not the only one in this exact situation. The range of experiences people are sharing is definitely both helpful and nerve-wracking - could be tomorrow, could be next week apparently! I've already signed up for that USPS Informed Delivery that Ryan mentioned, and I'm planning to call about the Money Network card tomorrow. This whole paper check thing is way too unpredictable when you're depending on it for rent money. Fingers crossed we both get ours soon!
I've been getting PA UC paper checks for the past few months and the timing is really inconsistent unfortunately. Sometimes they arrive in 3-4 days, other times it's been over a week. The frustrating part is there's no real way to track them once they're "sent" from the system. Definitely recommend switching to the Money Network card like others have suggested - I finally made the switch last month and it's so much better. The funds are available same day when your claim processes instead of this anxiety-inducing wait for the mail. You can request it through your UC dashboard under payment methods. For now though, since it was sent Friday, I'd give it until at least Thursday before getting too worried. The weekend definitely delays the actual processing/printing even though the system shows it as "sent" on Friday. Hang in there!
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UPDATE: First check finally arrived today (Friday)! So that was 4 business days from when they said they mailed it. Still waiting on the second one that was supposedly mailed Tuesday. Going to call on Monday to switch to that ReliaCard option - this is too stressful to deal with every week. Thanks everyone for your help and for sharing your experiences!
Glad you got it! The ReliaCard is way better, I switched last year and it's been smooth sailing since then.
So glad your first check finally showed up! 4 business days isn't too bad considering all the horror stories. Definitely get that ReliaCard set up ASAP - I made the switch last year after dealing with similar delays and it's been a game changer. You'll get your money so much faster and won't have to stress about mail delivery anymore. Hope your second check comes through soon too!
Thanks for the encouragement! Yeah, 4 days felt like an eternity when you're broke but I guess it could have been worse based on what others have shared. Definitely calling Monday to get that ReliaCard - sounds like it'll save me a lot of anxiety going forward. Really appreciate everyone in this community sharing their experiences, it helped me know what to expect!
Aisha Rahman
somethin else to consider- if u get that extra $30/week for ur 2 kids, that's like $1500 extra per year if ur on UC the whole year. might be worth thinkin about if switchin who claims the kids on taxes makes sense money-wise with ur ex
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QuantumQueen
•That's an interesting point. The tax credit is worth more than the UC dependent allowance, so it probably still makes sense to stick with our agreement. But definitely something to think about.
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Abigail bergen
Just wanted to add my experience since I went through something similar last year. I was receiving the dependent allowance for my daughter on PA UC while my ex claimed her on taxes per our custody agreement. When I filed my 2024 return this year, there were absolutely no issues or conflicts between the two systems. The IRS doesn't ask about or verify UC dependent allowances when you file your taxes. I was initially paranoid about it too, but it turned out to be a non-issue. As long as you're being honest about your support obligations when you applied for UC benefits, you're in the clear!
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