omg same boat! been waiting since February!!!! they told me priority list in March and still nothing. this system is a joke

Update: I took several of your suggestions and finally got some movement! I started answering all calls (even blocked numbers) and yesterday an examiner called me. They needed some additional information about my separation from my employer. The examiner said they should be able to make a determination within 5-7 business days. Thanks for all the advice - especially about the blocked numbers!

I had a reopened claim last year and it was super quick. like 3 days and i was approved. but my sister had the same thing and hers took 2.5 weeks. i think it just depends on how backed up they are when you file. january is probably busy bc of all the seasonal layoffs after the holidays.

Update: My claim was approved! Only took 4 business days to go from 'in review' to 'active' status. Thanks everyone for the help. I'll keep filing my weekly claims even after my BYE date until I've used up my remaining weeks, and then file a new claim.

congrats on the new job!!! what field r u in if u dont mind me asking? im still looking

One important point I haven't seen mentioned yet: If you filed for this week but then start your job during the same week, you need to report ANY earnings for that week when you file. Even if it's just one day of work. Failure to report earnings is considered fraud and can result in penalties, including having to pay back benefits with interest and potentially being disqualified from future benefits.

i think they do updates on mondays sometimes? i remember last month something similar happened but it was back up by afternoon

UPDATE: Got in using Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome! Filed my weekly claim successfully. If anyone else is having trouble, try a different browser!

When I got my waiver I had to fill out a financial statement showing my income and expenses and send in bank statements. They want to see that paying back would cause hardship. I also wrote a letter explaining I relied on the money in good faith since they approved me. That seemed to help alot.

For your appeal, focus on two key arguments: 1) Why you were actually eligible for benefits during that period (if you believe you were), and 2) Why requiring repayment would cause financial hardship even if they determine you weren't eligible. For the waiver request form, you can call UC or check online. Keep in mind that for a non-fraud determination, they've already established you didn't intentionally do anything wrong, which puts you in a much better position for both the appeal and waiver.

Just to give you some peace of mind - PA UC has a financial determination timeline they have to follow even if there are mail delays. If your payment is shown as processed in the system, the money is allocated to you. Mail delays don't affect your eligibility or payment amount. If you haven't received it by Monday, I'd recommend calling the UC service center at 1-888-313-7284, but be prepared for long wait times. Monday mornings are especially busy, so Tuesday might be better if you can wait. When you do call, have your claim number and the last 4 digits of your SSN ready.

hey mine came today 2!!! maybe they did a special delivery for UC checks since they were late? anyway glad u got yours!

Have you set up direct deposit? way faster than the card sometimes

One important thing to know is that the "payment release date" shown in your portal isn't always the exact day they process the payment - sometimes it's marked as released but actually goes out the following morning. Plus, there's processing time on both PA UC's end and the Money Network card's banking system. So even though Thursday releases typically post on Monday, you should regularly check your Money Network account online rather than just relying on the UC portal status. Also, make sure you're filing your weekly claims consistently on the first eligible day (Sunday) to keep your payment schedule as predictable as possible.

anybody know if u can pick up the card in person somewhere? waiting for mail is killing me

UPDATE: I finally got my card today! Almost exactly 4 weeks after my first payment was issued. For anyone else waiting - hang in there. I did manage to reach someone at UC through the Claimyr service mentioned above, and they confirmed my card was in the system and had been mailed. I think the call might have helped because the card arrived 3 days later. Now I'm just relieved to finally have access to my benefits!

Just checking in - any updates on your situation? Were you able to get through to anyone using the suggestions here?

That's great news! Misclassification happens more often than they'd like to admit. Make sure to follow up if you don't hear anything within that timeframe. Also, you should be eligible for back payments for all those weeks if your claim is approved. Make sure they specifically address that when they process your claim.

Just wanted to add - make sure your address is current in BOTH systems (the UC system AND Money Network). If you've moved during your appeal process, payment can be delayed if the systems don't match. Also, check if you had any partial weeks in your backpay period - those sometimes take an extra day or two to calculate properly.

UPDATE: The money just hit my card this morning (Wednesday)! Exactly like many of you said - about 2 business days after the paydate in the system. I want to thank everyone who responded and helped ease my anxiety during this wait. After fighting for 14 weeks to win my appeal, these last few days of waiting were almost harder! For anyone else going through this, just know there IS a light at the end of the tunnel.