The REAL question is why are benefits so LOW that you have to move back with family?? PA benefits max out at $716/week which is NOTHING in today's economy!!! They haven't raised the maximum in YEARS while rent has doubled!!! The whole system needs to be overhauled!!

I went through this exact same situation last fall when I moved from Pittsburgh to my sister's place in Maryland. The good news is you can definitely keep your PA benefits! A few practical tips from my experience: 1. Update your address ASAP in the UC system - don't wait until the last minute 2. Keep screenshots of your address change confirmation just in case 3. Make sure your new address can receive mail reliably (some apartments have issues with mail delivery) 4. When doing your weekly certifications, you can still mark that you're available for work - just be prepared to explain you're willing to work remotely or commute back to PA if asked The only hiccup I had was when they called me for a random eligibility interview about 2 months after I moved. The agent asked if I was still looking for work in PA and I explained I was focusing on remote positions and could commute back if needed. No issues after that. You're making a smart financial move - don't let the system stress you out more than necessary! Just stay on top of your weekly claims and keep good records.

This happened to me too - went from 6 open issues down to 1 over about 3 weeks back in January. What really helped me was calling the customer service line early in the morning (like right at 8am when they open) to get through faster. The rep was able to tell me exactly what each resolved issue was and gave me a realistic timeline for the remaining ones. The decrease is definitely a positive sign! It means they're making actual progress on your case. Just make sure you're checking both your email AND the messages in your dashboard - sometimes they only post updates in one place. And definitely keep filing those weekly certifications religiously. When mine finally got approved, I got a lump sum for all the weeks I'd been waiting. Stay strong, you're almost there!

I'm dealing with something very similar right now! My open issues went from 6 down to 2 over the past two weeks, and like you, I didn't get any direct notifications about the resolved ones. It's been such a rollercoaster of emotions - one day feeling hopeful when I see progress, the next day panicking that something might be wrong. What's helped me is creating a simple spreadsheet to track the changes I see on my dashboard each day, along with any messages or emails I receive. That way I have a clear timeline if I need to reference it later. I've also been religious about filing my weekly certifications even though no money is coming through yet - everyone here emphasizes how important that is for getting backpay. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're stressed about bills and expenses. But reading through all these responses is giving me hope that we're both on the right track. Sounds like 2-3 weeks total processing time is pretty normal once they start actively working through the issues. Fingers crossed we both see those remaining issues disappear soon!

New to UC benefits here and this thread has been a lifesaver! I literally just submitted my second weekly certification this morning and had been wondering why my CareerLink applications weren't showing up anywhere. I thought there was a glitch in the system or something was wrong with my account. Reading through everyone's experiences, I realize I need to go back and manually enter all my applications from the past two weeks. I've been keeping notes in a notebook but clearly need to step up my documentation game with screenshots and confirmation emails. Quick question for those who've been through audits - do they typically audit randomly or is there something specific that triggers it? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right from the beginning. Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge!

Just want to echo what everyone else is saying here - this is such a common confusion point for new UC recipients! I made the exact same mistake when I first started collecting benefits. The lack of integration between CareerLink and the UC system is really frustrating, especially since they're both state systems. What helped me stay organized was creating a weekly routine: every Sunday I review all my job applications from the previous week, make sure I have screenshots/confirmations saved, and then enter everything when I file my weekly claim on Monday. I also keep a backup spreadsheet with all the details just in case the UC system glitches or I need to reference something later. The extra documentation might seem like overkill, but after reading about people getting audited and nearly losing benefits, it's definitely worth the peace of mind. Keep doing what you're doing with the detailed record-keeping - you're on the right track!

Just wanted to follow up - did your payment come through? Mine always hits exactly 2 business days after the payment date shows in the system.

That's awesome that your payment came through! For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, I just wanted to add that if you're ever concerned about whether your direct deposit info is correct in the system, you can actually verify it by logging into your PA UC dashboard and checking under "Payment Information" or "Direct Deposit Details." It will show the last 4 digits of your account and routing number. Also, keep in mind that federal holidays can add an extra day to the processing time, so if there's a holiday between your payment date and when you expect to receive it, factor that in. Glad everything worked out for you!

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 getting approved so quickly! That's really encouraging news. I'm in a similar situation right now - just reopened my claim after a brief return to work and it's been in review for 6 days. Seeing that yours only took 4 business days gives me hope mine will move soon too. The timing around BYE dates is so confusing but sounds like you've got a good plan now.