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I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago and have been panicking seeing "not applicable" on my weekly certifications. This thread has been such a lifesaver - I had no idea this was so common! What's really frustrating is how the PA UC system gives you these cryptic status updates without any explanation of what they actually mean. Reading everyone's experiences here has helped me understand that "not applicable" usually just means they're waiting on something (employer response, wage verification, etc.) rather than my claim being denied. I've been doing everything by the book - filing weekly, completing my 5 work search activities, keeping detailed records with screenshots. But the anxiety of waiting while bills are piling up is really getting to me. One question for those who've been through this - did anyone else have trouble with their employer not responding quickly to the separation notice? I'm wondering if that might be what's causing my delay since I was laid off from a pretty disorganized company. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories. It's such a relief to know I'm not the only one dealing with this confusing system!
Hey @Darren Brooks! Welcome to the community - you're definitely not alone in this! I'm also relatively new here but have been following this thread closely since I'm dealing with a very similar situation. From what I've learned reading everyone's experiences, employer delays in responding to separation notices seem to be pretty common, especially with disorganized companies. @Santiago Martinez mentioned earlier that employers have 10 business days to respond, so if your company is slow or unresponsive, that could definitely be causing the not "applicable status." The anxiety while waiting for bills is absolutely brutal - I totally get that. What s'helped me is setting up those text alerts that @Nalani Liu suggested so at least I ll know'immediately when something changes, plus keeping super detailed records of everything like you re doing.'It sounds like you re doing'all the right things - filing weekly, work search activities, documentation. From everyone s stories'here, it seems like most legitimate claims do eventually get approved and you get all the back pay. The PA system is just painfully slow and not very transparent about what s happening'behind the scenes. Hang in there! The waiting is the worst part but you re definitely'on the right track.
I'm so glad I found this thread! I just filed my initial PA UC claim last week and was starting to panic when I saw my first weekly certification switch to "not applicable" status. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like this is just a normal part of the process while they verify everything behind the scenes. I've been doing all the required work search activities (applied to 6 jobs this week through Indeed and company websites) and keeping detailed screenshots of everything. Also just set up the SMS alerts that several people mentioned - had no idea that was even an option! One thing I'm wondering about - for those who eventually got their claims approved, about how long after your main claim changed from "under review" to "approved" did it take for the weekly certifications to start processing? I'm trying to get a sense of the timeline so I can plan accordingly for my rent payment next month. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories and advice. This community is such a valuable resource for navigating this confusing system!
Hey @Anderson Prospero! Welcome to the community - you're asking exactly the right questions! I'm also pretty new to this whole process but have been following this thread closely since I'm in a similar boat. From what I've gathered reading everyone's experiences, the timeline after main claim approval seems to vary quite a bit. Some people mentioned getting their weekly certifications processed within a few days of main claim approval, while others said it took up to a week or two for everything to update and payments to start flowing. @Diego Chavez mentioned earlier that once his main claim was approved which (took about 4 weeks ,)all his weekly claims eventually processed and he got paid for all the weeks he certified. And @Fatima Al-Hashemi said she got paid for every single week once her claim was finally approved. It s smart'that you re already'planning ahead for rent - the uncertainty is definitely stressful when you have bills due! From what everyone s shared,'it sounds like once things start moving, the back pay usually comes through pretty quickly, but the initial waiting period while everything gets verified can take several weeks. Keep doing what you re doing'with the work search activities and documentation - sounds like you re on'the right track!
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I went through this exact same nightmare last year - 12 weeks stuck on pending with no explanation. What finally broke it loose for me was getting through to an actual UC agent and discovering there was a "separation issue" flag on my account that wasn't showing up anywhere in the portal. The agent was able to clear it in literally 5 minutes once we talked. The problem is getting through to someone who can actually see what's causing the hold-up. Since your state rep is backed up, I'd definitely try that Claimyr service Jessica mentioned - it worked for my cousin too. Also, make sure when you do get through to ask specifically "what verification or separation issues are preventing my claim from being processed" because sometimes the agents won't volunteer that information unless you ask directly.
That's super helpful to know about the "separation issue" flag! I had no idea there could be hidden issues not showing up in the portal. When you say the agent cleared it in 5 minutes - did they need any additional documentation from you or were they able to just remove the flag on their end? I'm definitely going to ask that specific question about verification/separation issues when I get through. Thanks for sharing your experience - gives me hope this might actually get resolved quickly once I can talk to the right person.
I'm dealing with something similar right now - 8 weeks pending and getting nowhere with the phone calls. Reading through all these responses is actually giving me some hope though. I had no idea about services like Claimyr or that there could be hidden flags in the system not showing up in the portal. @Sophia Carson - I really hope you get this resolved soon. Your situation sounds absolutely awful and I can't imagine going 14 weeks without any income. Please keep us updated on what works for you because I think a lot of us are in similar boats. Also want to echo what others said about PA 211 - they helped my neighbor with emergency utility assistance last month when she was waiting on disability payments. Don't give up!
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I just went through this exact same situation last week! PA UC called me from 717-787-3547 which I'd never seen before, so I missed it too. When I called back the main number (888-313-7284), they told me they sometimes use different regional numbers depending on which examiner is handling your case. The agent said as long as you call them back within 48 hours of a missed call, it won't negatively impact your claim. They were actually pretty understanding about the spam filter issue since it's so common now. Hope this helps!
This is super helpful! I'm glad to hear they're understanding about the spam filter issue - that makes me feel a lot better about missing their call. The 48 hour window is good to know too, gives me a bit more breathing room. Thanks for sharing your experience, it's reassuring to hear from someone who just went through the same thing!
Pro tip from someone who's been through this multiple times - if you have an iPhone, you can actually add all the PA UC numbers mentioned here to one contact called "PA Unemployment" so they all show up as the same caller. Just edit the contact and keep adding phone numbers to it. I have 888-313-7284, 717-525-5160, 717-787-3547, and a couple others all saved under one contact. Makes it way easier to recognize when they're calling, even from different regional offices!
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Last month when this happened they extended the filing deadline by 2 days so everyone had time to file. Hopefully they'll do the same thing this time since it's their system that's messing up not us. I'm just tired of how glitchy everything is with PA unemployment. It's like they make it difficult on purpose.
I'm an unemployment adjudicator (I review claims), and I can confirm we do extend filing deadlines when there are verified system outages. However, I always recommend not waiting until the last day to file your weekly certification. The system allows filing from Sunday through Friday each week, so try to file earlier in the week if possible. This current outage should be resolved soon according to our IT department.
Thanks for the insider info! Nice to hear from someone who actually works there for a change.
UPDATE: Just managed to get in and file my weekly claim. Looks like the site is working again. Go try now before it goes down again!
Same here! Finally got through after trying all morning. For anyone still having issues, I noticed it works better if you clear your cookies first and then try logging in. Hopefully they get their servers upgraded soon because this is getting ridiculous.
Just tried and it's working for me too! Took about 5 minutes to load but I was able to complete my weekly certification. Definitely going to try filing earlier in the week from now on to avoid this stress. Thanks everyone for sharing updates - this community is so helpful when the system acts up!
William Rivera
That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get this resolved. The alternative base year calculation really does make a difference for people in situations like yours. Thanks for coming back to update everyone - it's really helpful to know that there IS a solution to this frustrating base year problem. Hopefully your experience will help other people who run into the same issue. Enjoy having some peace of mind during your plant shutdown!
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TommyKapitz
•This is such an encouraging outcome! I'm new to the community but went through something similar a few months ago with a different issue. It's really refreshing to see someone actually get results after all the frustration with the system. Your post gives me hope that persistence and the right information can make a difference. Thanks for sharing the specific steps that worked - especially about requesting the alternative base year calculation by name. That detail could save someone else a lot of time and stress!
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Ava Rodriguez
This is exactly the kind of success story we need to see more of! Really glad you were persistent and found a solution. The base year system is honestly one of the most confusing and frustrating aspects of PA UC - it catches so many people off guard, especially those who are new to the workforce or recently changed jobs. Your experience shows that the alternative base year calculation can be a real lifesaver for people in similar situations. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the outcome - it makes all the difference knowing that there's actually hope when dealing with these bureaucratic nightmares!
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