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Hi everyone. I received my Money Network card from PA UC last week after my claim was finally approved (took FOREVER). But now I can't figure out how to check how much is on it? I tried looking at the paperwork that came with it but I must have thrown it away by accident. Is there a website or number I can call to see my balance? I need to budget carefully and want to know exactly what I'm working with. Thanks for any help!
I'm so confused about my PA unemployment payment. My weekly benefit amount is supposed to be $425, but when I checked my Money Network card today, the deposit was only $382.50. This is my third week of benefits and the first two payments were the full amount. Did anyone else experience this? Is this some kind of tax deduction I didn't authorize or a mistake by UC? Should I try calling them (ugh) or is there something obvious I'm missing here?
i just remembered that on mine the first 2 payments were full amount then tax started on the 3rd payment. exactly like yours. i think its just how their system works for some reason
I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! The timing is so weird - like why do they wait until the 3rd payment to start the tax withholding? It definitely caught me off guard too. I actually called them about it (after waiting on hold for 2 hours) and they confirmed it's just how their system processes new claims. The agent said something about giving people time to adjust their settings before the withholding kicks in, but honestly it just seems random. At least now you know what to expect going forward!
So I'm currently collecting unemployment in PA and I've got a week-long vacation planned next week. I'm really confused about how to handle this with my weekly claim. Should I just file normally and answer truthfully that I wasn't available to work that week? I know I won't get benefits for that week, but I'm worried about triggering some kind of investigation or messing up my claim if I don't report it correctly. Also, this current week I only had one day where I could work (got 5 hours at my part-time gig). How do I report this accurately without causing problems? Anyone dealt with this vacation situation before? The UC website isn't very clear about this...
I took a vacation last summer while on UC and everything went fine. Just be honest on your claim form.
I went through this same situation a few months ago and can confirm what others have said - definitely file your weekly claim even for the vacation week. I was nervous about it too, but marking "no" for being able and available during vacation days didn't cause any issues at all. The system is set up to handle this. Just make sure you have your work search activities ready to go when you get back from vacation, and you should be all set. Enjoy your trip!
So my situation is pretty frustrating. I was laid off from my full-time warehouse job about 6 weeks ago and started collecting unemployment. Then I picked up what they called a "casual position" at a retail store to help make ends meet while job hunting. The manager there kept scheduling me juuust enough hours to mess up my UC benefits (I think it was like 32-34 hours some weeks), but not enough to actually pay my bills without the UC. Now they just let me go this past Saturday saying they "don't need the extra help anymore." Can I just reopen my original unemployment claim? Will I have to start all over? I'm worried because I've been applying to jobs but haven't gotten any offers yet and rent is due next week. Has anyone dealt with something like this before?
Just wanted to follow up - were you able to reopen your claim successfully? Any issues with the process? I'm curious because I might be in a similar situation soon if my hours get cut any further at my current job.
Yes! I reopened it yesterday and it seemed to go through. The system accepted it and said I'm eligible to file my weekly certification on Sunday. Fingers crossed the payments start next week. The only tricky part was having to enter all the employment info for the casual job, so definitely have that ready if you need to do this.
Glad to hear you got your claim reopened successfully! Just a heads up - sometimes there can be a slight delay in the first payment after reopening while they process all the work history info you entered. Don't panic if it takes an extra week or two. I had a similar experience last year and it took about 10 days for my first payment to come through after reopening. Keep filing your weekly certifications on time even if payments are delayed - that's the most important thing. Hope you find something more stable soon!
I received unemployment benefits for about 4 months in 2023 and I'm trying to get my taxes in order for this year. Just realized I never got anything in the mail that looks like a W-2 from PA unemployment. Do they automatically mail these out or am I supposed to request one somehow? I'm totally lost on how to report this income without the proper form. Starting to panic a little since tax deadline is coming up! Anyone know the process?
make sure u save a copy for ur records too. they only keep them available for like a year or something
Just wanted to add for anyone finding this thread later - if you can't access your PA UC dashboard for any reason (locked account, forgot login info, etc.), you can also request a duplicate 1099-G by calling their customer service line or sometimes through their online contact form. But definitely try the dashboard first since it's way faster! Also make sure to download it as soon as you find it because like others mentioned, they don't keep them available forever online.
Samantha Howard
UPDATE: I got the app working! For anyone else looking - you need your card number, the expiration date, and you'll create a username/password. It shows my balance right on the main screen after logging in. Looks like I can also set up alerts for when deposits happen which is super helpful. Thank you all for the help! Going to look into that direct transfer option too.
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Megan D'Acosta
Glad you got it working! The alerts are definitely useful - I have mine set to text me whenever there's any activity on the card. Peace of mind is worth a lot these days.
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Ev Luca
Just a heads up for everyone - if you're having trouble with the Money Network app or website, try clearing your browser cache/cookies or updating the app. I had issues logging in for weeks and it turned out to be a simple cache problem. Also, make sure you're using the correct Money Network site (moneynetwork.com) - there are some fake lookalike sites out there that will steal your info. Stay safe everyone!
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