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PA UC payment still showing 'in progress' on payment day - anyone else?
I filed my weekly claim on Sunday like I always do, and normally my payment hits my Money Network card by Tuesday afternoon. It's already 4pm and my UC dashboard is still showing 'in progress' instead of 'paid'. This is the first time it's stayed in this status so long. Anyone else who filed Sunday experiencing the same delay? Getting a bit anxious since I have bills scheduled to come out tomorrow. Should I be worried or is there some kind of system delay happening?
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PA UC payment delays today? Anyone receive direct deposit or Money Network card funds?
I normally get my payment on Wednesdays but nothing hit my account yet today. Filed my weekly claim Sunday night like usual, no issues popped up, and status shows "payable." Anyone else still waiting for their PA UC payment to come through today? Just wondering if it's a system-wide delay or just me. Has anyone actually received their direct deposit or Money Network card payment today?
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does anyone know if we're getting that extra $300 this month? i heard something about it on the news but my payment was just the regular amount
There is no additional $300 supplement for PA unemployment currently. You might be thinking of a news story about a different state or a legislative proposal that hasn't been implemented. Regular UC in Pennsylvania is just your weekly benefit amount without any federal supplements since those pandemic programs ended years ago.
Still waiting here too - nothing on my direct deposit yet. This is really stressful because I have rent due tomorrow and was counting on getting paid today like usual. Has anyone tried calling the UC office to see if there's an official explanation for the delays? I'm wondering if I should wait it out or try to get through to someone today.
PA UC benefits calculated at $70/week when I earned $1600/week - major calculation error?
I'm seriously freaking out right now. Just got my financial determination letter from PA UC and they're saying I'm only eligible for $70 A WEEK??? I was making almost $1600 weekly at my construction job before I got laid off due to the project ending. This has to be a mistake, right?? I submitted all my W2s and pay stubs when I filed. Been at the same company for 2.5 years with steady income. How could they possibly calculate such a ridiculously low benefit amount? That doesn't even cover my groceries let alone rent. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of insane benefit calculation error? Do I need to file an appeal? I've been trying to call for 3 days straight but can't get through to an actual person.
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I had a similar problem back in November. They mixed up my identity with someone else! It's crazy how many errors happen in their system. Glad you got it sorted out. Just remember if you don't see that correction within the 10 days they promised, call back immediately. They told me 10 days and it actually took 4 weeks and another call before my determination was fixed.
Thanks for the warning. I'm marking my calendar and will definitely follow up if I don't see the correction by then. This whole experience has been so stressful!
Wow, what a nightmare but so glad you got it resolved! Identity mix-ups seem to happen more often than they should with PA UC. For anyone else reading this with similar issues, here's what I learned from my own experience: 1. Don't panic if your benefit amount seems way off - it's often a data error 2. Keep detailed records of ALL your employers during the base period, even part-time work 3. If you can't get through by phone, try early morning (7-8 AM) when call volume is lower 4. Screenshot everything in your UC dashboard before and after any changes The fact that they confused you with someone else with a similar name/SSN is pretty concerning from a data security standpoint, but at least they caught it. Hopefully your corrected determination comes through quickly!
PA UC denied my medical quit claim saying I'm disabled - but I can work other jobs!
Just got my determination letter and I'm so confused! I had to quit my warehouse job (lifting 50+ lbs all day) because of severe back issues that developed. Before quitting, I told my supervisor about my condition and asked for lighter duty work. They said nothing was available. Now PA UC denied me saying I'm 'unable to work due to disability.' But that's not true! I can work plenty of jobs that don't require heavy lifting. I thought PA UC rules say if you inform employer of health limitations BEFORE quitting, and they can't accommodate, you can get benefits? I'm able and available for many types of work - just not warehouse lifting anymore. Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I appeal? I'm freaking out because I really need these benefits while I job hunt for something that won't destroy my back.
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Good news is that if you win your appeal, you'll get all the back payments you're entitled to. Make sure you're answering the weekly certification questions correctly - 'Are you able to work?' should be YES (because you can work many jobs, just not your previous one). Also document all your job search activities carefully during this time.
Update: I submitted my appeal yesterday with my doctor's note that clearly states I can work with restrictions (no heavy lifting). Also included information about the conversation with my supervisor where I requested accommodation before quitting. Fingers crossed! Thanks everyone for your help.
That's great that you got your appeal submitted! Just wanted to add - when you go to your appeal hearing (if they schedule one), bring copies of everything: your doctor's note, any emails or documentation about requesting accommodation from your supervisor, and a list of job types you've been applying for that work with your restrictions. Also, practice explaining clearly that you CAN work, just not jobs requiring heavy lifting. Sometimes the hearing officer needs that distinction spelled out really clearly. Wishing you the best of luck - sounds like you have a solid case!
PA UC appeal marked valid but no hearing date scheduled after 2+ weeks - what's going on?
So confused about my unemployment appeal right now. It got marked as 'valid' on August 15th and the status says 'waiting for a decision to be written' and that 'information from my hearing is being considered.' But here's the weird part - I haven't even HAD a hearing yet! No notification, no letter, nothing. It's been 17 days since my appeal was marked valid and I'm completely in the dark about when my hearing will be scheduled. Is the system messed up or am I missing something? Has anyone else seen this status before actually having their hearing? I'm getting really anxious since my rent is due soon and I need to know if/when I'll get benefits.
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Update: I finally got through to someone at UC this morning (took almost 2 hours of redials). The rep confirmed there IS a system error - my appeal is actually still in the queue waiting for a hearing to be scheduled. She said the current wait time for hearings is 7-9 weeks from when the appeal is marked valid. She's going to correct the status in the system so it doesn't show the wrong information. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
So glad you got through and got clarity! Make sure to write down the name of the rep you spoke with and the date/time of the call. And remember to keep filing those weekly claims!
Great news on getting that sorted out! 7-9 weeks is still a really long wait but at least now you know what to expect. For anyone else dealing with similar system errors - this is exactly why it's so important to actually speak with a rep rather than just trusting what the online portal shows. The PA UC website has been notorious for displaying incorrect statuses, especially for appeals. Keep us posted on how your hearing goes when it finally gets scheduled!
Nia Watson
UPDATE: mine just switched to PAID about 10 minutes ago!! Check your accounts everyone!! Hopefully yours all updated too!
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Micah Trail
AuthorJust checked and mine changed to paid too! What a relief. Thanks everyone for the help and info.
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Marcus Marsh
Mine too finally! Still annoyed about the delay with ZERO communication from them though.
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Dylan Campbell
Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through this before - glad to see everyone's payments finally went through! For future reference, PA UC actually does have a system status page at unemployment.pa.gov/status that shows known issues, though they don't always update it quickly. I learned about it after dealing with a similar delay last year. Also, if this happens again, try checking your payment status around 11 PM - that's when their overnight batch processing usually runs. Hope this helps anyone who might face this issue in the future!
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