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UPDATE: Success! I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested above and actually got through to a PA UC representative. After explaining the situation, she transferred me to the claims correction department. They confirmed I had accidentally filed for benefits during months I was employed. The good news is they're processing an adjustment to my claim RIGHT NOW to correct the dates, and I should receive benefits for May-present within 5-7 business days! No waiting until October! Make sure you're super clear about your employment dates when filing, folks. One mistake can cause months of delays!
That's excellent news! This is exactly why it's so important to speak directly with the claims department. The system isn't designed to catch these types of misunderstandings automatically. I'm glad you got it sorted out!
Wow, what a relief to see your update! This is such a perfect example of why it's so important to actually get the right department on the phone. I'm dealing with a similar issue right now where my claim has been "under review" for weeks with no clear explanation. Your story gives me hope that there might be a simple fix if I can just get through to the right people. Thanks for sharing the step-by-step process - asking specifically for "claims correction department" and requesting an "adjustment correction" seems like the key. Definitely going to try the Claimyr service too since the regular phone lines have been impossible for me.
btw make sure ur doing ur work search activities every week even tho ur not getting paid yet! my friend forgot and when her claim finally went through they denied her first 4 weeks cuz she didnt do the job search stuff
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim in early February and still waiting for determination after 6 weeks. The lack of transparency is killing me! I've been calling weekly and get different answers every time. One agent told me my employer hadn't responded yet, another said they were waiting on some internal review. It's like they're making it up as they go along. I haven't tried contacting my state rep yet because I was worried about exactly what happened to you - getting pushback from UC staff. But reading through these comments, it sounds like it might still be worth trying. The fact that they called you back (even rudely) shows your case is at least getting some attention now. Hang in there - I know how stressful it is when bills are piling up and you have no idea when relief is coming. At least we're both keeping up with our weekly certifications and work search requirements so we'll get backpay when this mess finally gets sorted out.
Glad to hear your payments came through! For future reference, these occasional delays are normal with the PA UC system. Their processing times can fluctuate based on claim volume, system maintenance, or even just random hiccups in their antiquated system. As long as your claim shows 'paid' status in the system, the money will eventually be deposited. The best practice is to allow 1-2 business days from the pay date before becoming concerned about missing payments.
This is exactly why I always keep a small emergency buffer when possible - PA UC's payment timing can be so unpredictable! I've learned to expect these random delays every few weeks. It's frustrating because when they say "pay date 2/6" you'd think that actually means something, but apparently it's more like a suggestion 😒 At least it sounds like everyone's payments are starting to come through now. The system really needs an overhaul.
just go to the unemployment office in person. they cant ignore u when ur standing there
UPDATE: I finally got through!!! Used the Claimyr service that someone suggested here and was connected to a UC rep in about an hour. The rep was able to see that my open issue was just waiting for supervisor review - apparently they tried to call me last week but it went to voicemail (I never got a notification they called). He expedited my case and said my payments should be released within 3-5 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you. Make sure to keep checking your portal for updates on your claim status.
So happy to hear you got it resolved! This gives me hope - I've been dealing with a similar open issue for weeks. Going to try the Claimyr service too. Thanks for updating us with the good news!
Sophia Long
FINAL UPDATE: My claim was finally processed! It took exactly 5 weeks from start to finish. For anyone facing the same interstate wage problem: 1) Call the interstate claims office directly, 2) Contact your former state's UC office to make sure they send the wage data, 3) Upload all your pay stubs and W-2s to your PA dashboard as backup, 4) Don't give up! Thanks everyone for your help and advice through this stressful process.
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Lucas Bey
•Great news! Did you end up getting all your back weeks paid too?
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Sophia Long
•Yes! I got paid for all 5 back weeks at once, which was a huge relief. The money hit my Money Network card yesterday.
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Charlotte White
So glad to see your final update! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation with my Maryland wages not transferring to PA and this gives me hope. Question - when you called the interstate claims office, did you have to wait long to get through? I've been trying the main PA UC number for weeks with no luck. Also, did Delaware UC give you any pushback when you contacted them directly about expediting the wage transfer?
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