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When a PA UC claim is approved, the system follows a specific sequence: 1. Claim status changes to approved 2. Benefit calculation occurs (where you saw taxes withheld) 3. Payment processing begins (usually 1-2 business days) 4. Payment is released to your chosen payment method 5. Direct deposit takes 2-3 business days to appear in your account For backpay situations following a lengthy determination period, your payments should arrive as a lump sum unless the total exceeds their internal threshold (typically $5,000-7,000). The payment history section of your dashboard will show the exact payment date once processing completes. If there's no update by Friday, I recommend contacting them next Monday as their payment batch processing runs Sunday night.
not true in my case. my backpay was only 2,800 and they split it into 3 different deposits for some reason. the PA UC does whatever they want lol
Update for anyone who finds this post: The money hit my account this morning! It took exactly 4 business days from approval to deposit. They sent the full backpay amount ($4,180) in one lump sum. The UC website still shows 'in progress' even though the payment already came through, so don't rely too much on the website status. Thanks everyone for your help!
congrats!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Excellent news! Thanks for updating the thread - this information will help others in similar situations. Enjoy your well-deserved backpay!
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One more thing - if you're reopening a claim from last season, double-check that your contact info and payment method are still correct in the system. I found out the hard way that my old Money Network card had expired, and my first payment got delayed by two weeks while I waited for a new card.
Thanks for the reminder! Just checked and my direct deposit info is still in there from last time, so I should be good. Hoping this all goes smoothly.
Also don't forget about the job search requirements! Since you're seasonal you still need to do your job searches each week even though you're probably going back to the same employer. My buddy forgot about that last year and lost benefits for two weeks until he appealed and got a sympathetic examiner.
This is super important! Even with seasonal work, you need to complete and document your work search activities each week (at least 2 per week). Some people think they're exempt because they have a return-to-work date, but PA doesn't have that exemption anymore since the pandemic rules ended.
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When I got my backpay last year it took almost two weeks to hit my card and I was freaking out too. Then suddenly it was just there one morning. The unemployment system is so stressful ugh
IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE: Always take screenshots of your payments page showing the pay date!!!! I had a payment disappear from my portal once and they tried to tell me it never existed until I showed them the screenshot!!!!
This is excellent advice. Documentation is key when dealing with any government system, especially unemployment. I recommend taking screenshots of everything and keeping a log of all phone calls (date, time, who you spoke with) as well.
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Dont forget to print out your claim records before they close your account. I couldn't access any of my stuff after like 2 weeks once my claim was inactive and needed it for taxes later.
Good advice but actually they've fixed this issue in the new system. You can now access your claim history and 1099-G forms through your dashboard for 18 months after your claim ends. But saving copies is still smart just in case!
Quick update: Filed my weekly claim this morning and followed the advice here. The system had me confirm my new employer details and start date. It was actually pretty straightforward! The confirmation page shows I should receive payment for this final week in 2-3 business days. Thanks everyone for the help!
Great! Glad it worked out smoothly. Congratulations again on the new job!
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did you get a letter in the mail or just an email? sometimes the emails are scams so be careful
It was an official email from the PA UC system, the same one that's been sending me notices all along. But thanks for looking out! I'll keep an eye on my mail for the official letter.
Just checking back - any updates? Has your payment status changed yet?
YES!!! All my pending payments switched to "paid" status this morning!!! The portal says the payment was issued today, so I'm guessing it'll hit my Money Network card in 2-3 business days. I'm so relieved I could cry. Thanks everyone for all your help and advice!
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anyone else think its weird that they make these hearings at such specific times but dont have any flexibility for real life? like some of us have kids and jobs and traffic exists lol. 9 minutes is nothing, they should have still let you in. the whole system feels like its designed to deny as many people as possible.
exactly!!! and then they wonder why people get so frustrated with the system. i bet if you were an employer who was 9 min late they'd have waited for you.
UPDATE: I filed the Request for Reopening form today and also used Claimyr to get through to an actual UC rep! The rep confirmed they received my written statement from yesterday and said they would attach it to my file. She said the referee will likely issue a decision on my original case within 7-10 days, but I should still be prepared to appeal if it goes against me. Thanks everyone for the help - will post another update when I hear something!
Excellent! You've done everything right. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims while you wait. If you win your case, you'll be eligible for back payments for all the properly filed weeks.
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FOR EVERYONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM: "In progress" actually means DIFFERENT THINGS depending on if it's your FIRST claim or not!!! I spent 2 hours with an agent on the phone yesterday and they told me: - For FIRST TIME claims: "in progress" means they're still reviewing your claim and could take 2-4 WEEKS (not days!!) - For CONTINUING claims: "in progress" means payment is being processed and should take 2-3 DAYS UC really needs to make this clearer!!! I was waiting and panicking for nothing.
That's such helpful information! I wish they would explain these statuses better on their website. Would have saved me a lot of anxiety.
omg this makes so much sense now. when i filed last year i was so confused bc the agent told me 3 days but it took 3 weeks
Glad to hear your payment came through! For future reference, here's a tip: the UC payment processing runs in batches at specific times, so status updates and payments follow this schedule: - Weekly certifications filed on Sunday-Monday: typically process by Wednesday-Thursday - Certifications filed Tuesday-Wednesday: typically process by Friday-Saturday - Certifications filed Thursday-Saturday: typically process by Monday-Tuesday And there's always a delay between when UC releases the payment and when it shows up on your Money Network card or bank account (usually 1-2 business days). That's why your online status might still say "in progress" even after the money has been sent.
This schedule is super helpful! I'll definitely file my weekly certifications early Sunday mornings from now on to get in the first batch.
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I work with clients experiencing UC issues, and this locked account problem has been extremely common since the January 2025 system update. From what I've observed, the most effective solution is actually to use the "Request Callback" feature on the UC website rather than calling in. It's accessible even from the login page (small link at the bottom). Request the earliest available time and specifically mention "account lockout after PIN reset" in the notes. The callback team seems to have special tools to unlock accounts and bypass the usual 24-hour waiting period. Best of luck with your claim!
Thank you! I just submitted a callback request for tomorrow morning. Crossing my fingers this works!
UPDATE: Success! I tried the forgotten PIN option this morning after waiting 24 hours like suggested. Had to answer some extra security questions and verify my identity again, but I'm back in my account now! My payment was delayed by one day but is now processing. Thank you everyone for your help - this community saved me from a total meltdown!
Great news! So glad it worked out for you. The PA UC system is a mess but at least there are workarounds. Make sure to bookmark the direct login page for next time - sometimes that helps avoid the glitches.
nice! write down ur login info somewhere safe so u dont forget it again
Quinn Herbert
Quick question - does anyone know if the RESEA meetings are still being done virtually due to COVID or are they in-person now? The email wasn't clear about that.
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Charity Cohan
•As of 2025, RESEA appointments in Pennsylvania are primarily in-person at your local PA CareerLink office. They stopped the virtual option last year except in rare circumstances (like if you have documented mobility issues or live in extremely remote areas). The email should include the physical address of where you need to go.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better prepared now. I've got my appointment scheduled for next week and I'm putting together all my work search records. I never realized how important it was to keep detailed notes of all my job applications until now!
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Annabel Kimball
•Good luck with your appointment! One last tip - arrive about 15 minutes early to get through security and check-in procedures. Some CareerLink offices can get busy, especially in the morning.
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