UPDATE: I just wanted to let everyone know that my payment for this current week DID go through! It took an extra day to process compared to my previous payments, but it's showing as paid now. So it looks like the backdated disqualification really doesn't affect current claims. Thank you all for your help and reassurance!

That's such great news! Thanks for coming back to update everyone - it's really helpful when people share how their situations turned out. I'm sure other people dealing with similar confusing determination letters will find this thread and feel much more reassured knowing it worked out for you. The PA UC system really needs to work on making their letters less panic-inducing!

Based on everything you've shared, you're definitely doing the right thing by submitting the UC-2B form. Since your employer has confirmed they reported your wages to PA, and you have documentation, it's likely just a system error or mismatch. Interstate claims do take longer, but 3 months is excessive. A wage investigation should resolve this within 2-4 weeks. One thing to consider while waiting: check if you qualify for other emergency assistance programs. Your local Ohio county assistance office might have emergency rental assistance or other programs to help with bills in the meantime.

I'm dealing with something similar right now - working in PA but living in NJ. Haven't been waiting as long as you (only about 6 weeks) but getting the same runaround. One thing that helped me was getting my employer to send me a copy of their UC-2 quarterly report that shows my wages AND their PA employer account number. When I called PA UC (took forever to get through), having that specific account number seemed to help them locate my records faster. Also, if you haven't already, try calling first thing Monday morning right at 8 AM - that's when I finally got through. Hang in there, this system is brutal but you will get your backpay once it's resolved.

Final bit of advice: after you submit the new application, print or save a copy of your confirmation page. I've seen cases where applications seemed to disappear from the system, and having that confirmation number saved my claim from being delayed further. Also, check your dashboard daily - sometimes they post messages requesting additional information but don't notify you by email or text.

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact situation 3 months ago. Filed my new application the day after my benefit year ended and it took exactly 17 days to get my first payment. During that waiting period, I kept filing my weekly certifications even though I wasn't getting paid - this is CRUCIAL because once your claim is approved, they'll pay you retroactively for all those weeks you filed. Also, make sure you have your Social Security earnings statement handy when you apply - they use that to verify your wages if employers don't respond quickly to their requests. The whole process is stressful but stick with it and keep filing every week!

anybody else notice how these problems always happen on weeks when rent is due? just saying.........

I'm dealing with this same spinning logo issue right now! Been waiting about 90 minutes and getting really stressed. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone and that the claim should still go through. I'm going to try the Chrome browser suggestion and wait it out. Really hope PA gets their act together with these system issues soon. We're all just trying to get by and pay our bills!

If you're having trouble getting specific answers about your claim status after submitting your documents, I'd recommend checking out claimyr.com to get through to PA UC directly. I used it when I had a similar wage dispute last year and it saved me weeks of waiting. Their system connects you to an actual PA UC agent so you can get real answers instead of guessing what's happening with your claim.

Just wanted to add that you should also keep detailed records of when you submit everything and how you submit it (mail, fax, online upload). I learned the hard way that PA UC sometimes "loses" documents, so having proof of submission dates can be crucial if there are any delays. Also, if you're mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt - it's worth the extra cost for the peace of mind. Good luck with getting this sorted out!