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mine randomly showed up at like 10pm on a thursday lol. the money network system is weird about when it posts
That's good to know! I'll keep checking throughout the day instead of just in the morning.
I work for a nonprofit that helps people navigate UC issues, and what you're experiencing is unfortunately very common with PA backpay right now. The system is backed up and large backpay amounts (especially 7+ weeks) are getting flagged for additional review even after showing "paid" status. A few things to try: 1) Call Money Network tomorrow to verify your card details are correct 2) Check your UC dashboard for any new messages or requirements 3) If nothing by day 10, try calling PA UC early morning (7:30am) for better chance of getting through. The good news is I've never seen a legitimate "paid" status not eventually result in payment - it's just taking longer than usual. Hang in there!
This is really helpful info! I had no idea about the flagging for additional review - that explains a lot. I'll definitely call Money Network first thing tomorrow morning to double-check everything on their end. It's reassuring to hear from someone who works with UC issues that legitimate "paid" statuses do eventually come through. The waiting is just nerve-wracking when you have bills due! Thank you for taking the time to explain what's happening behind the scenes.
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UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at the Appeals office! Turns out my appeal was actually approved 2 weeks ago but there was a system issue that prevented it from being processed. They're fixing it now and said I should see my payments within 3-5 business days. Thank you all for your help and advice!
That's great news! Did they say if they're paying you interest for the delay? (Just kidding, we all know they don't.) Glad it worked out!
Congratulations on finally getting through and getting your appeal approved! This is such a relief to read. Your story is going to help so many other people who are stuck in the same situation. It's crazy that there was a "system issue" preventing your approved appeal from being processed - makes you wonder how many other people are dealing with the same thing without knowing it. Definitely going to save that direct appeals number (717-787-5122) for future reference. Thanks for coming back to update us!
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Thank you all for the advice. I'm going to start preparing for the appeal now even though I haven't been denied yet. I'll gather the death certificate, funeral program, and get a letter from my therapist. Really appreciate all your help during this difficult time.
That's a wise approach - being prepared in advance. You might also want to write down your own detailed statement while events are still fresh in your mind. Include dates, your emotional state, and why continuing to work was impossible. This will help you present a clear case during the appeal hearing. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, Malik. Losing a parent is devastating and you shouldn't feel guilty about not being able to handle work immediately after such a traumatic event. Based on what others have shared here, it sounds like you have a good chance on appeal even though PA UC will likely deny you initially. The fact that you've already started grief counseling shows you're taking steps to address your mental health, which will help your case. Make sure to emphasize in your appeal that your mother's death was sudden and unexpected, and that you were in such severe emotional distress that you couldn't think clearly enough to request leave. A reasonable person in your situation would understand why continuing to work felt impossible. Stay strong and don't give up if they deny you first - many people win these appeals when they have legitimate good cause like you do.
Thank you Amy, that really means a lot. I've been second-guessing myself wondering if I made the wrong choice by quitting, but you're right - I just wasn't in any state to make rational decisions at the time. I'm feeling more hopeful about the appeal process after hearing from everyone here. Going to follow Ravi's advice and write down everything while it's still clear in my memory.
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One thing that might help - check your portal to see if your appeal is listed in the "Determinations & Issue Status" section. If it shows the appeal as decided in your favor there, but your weekly claims still show as disqualified, that's normal during processing. If the appeal decision isn't showing up in that section at all yet, that might indicate the referee's decision hasn't been entered into the system.
Good point - I just checked and it does show the appeal as "Allowed" under Determinations, but weekly claims still show disqualified. I guess that means it's in the system but waiting for processing. I'll update when something changes!
That's a good sign that your appeal shows as "Allowed" in the system! I went through the exact same thing last summer - won my appeal but had to wait 19 days for the weekly claims to flip from disqualified to paid. The most frustrating part is there's literally nothing you can do except wait once it's in their processing queue. I called every other day and got the same "2-4 weeks" response each time. Just keep filing your weekly claims like others said - when it finally processes you'll get a lump sum for all the back weeks. Hang in there, it WILL happen eventually even though the wait is brutal when you're struggling financially.
19 days is actually not too bad compared to some of the horror stories I'm hearing! Thanks for the reassurance that it will eventually happen. The lump sum payment will definitely help catch up on everything. Did you have any issues with the back payments when they finally came through, or did everything calculate correctly?
Aurora St.Pierre
Glad you got it sorted out! Just wanted to add one more tip for anyone reading this - after you register and get that confirmation email, I'd recommend bookmarking the PA CareerLink site and setting a reminder to log in every month or so. Like Andre mentioned, if you don't log in for 90 days your account goes inactive, and reactivating it can be a real hassle. I learned this the hard way when I forgot about it for a few months and then had to scramble to get everything sorted when UC asked for verification. Better to just make it part of your regular routine!
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Jamal Brown
•That's excellent advice about setting up regular reminders! I'm definitely going to add a monthly calendar reminder to log into PA CareerLink. It's crazy how these small details can trip you up and potentially mess with your benefits. Thanks for sharing that tip - it's the kind of thing you only learn from experience and could save a lot of people headaches down the road.
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Molly Chambers
Just wanted to add my recent experience - I registered online about 2 weeks ago and it was pretty straightforward, but make sure you have all your employment history details ready before you start. The system timed me out halfway through because I had to go dig up old employer info and phone numbers. Had to start over from scratch! Also, when you upload your resume, make sure it's in PDF format - I tried uploading a Word doc first and it kept giving me error messages. The whole process took me about 45 minutes once I had everything organized. Good luck with your registration!
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