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This happens EVERY holiday and UC never bothers to update the website or send notifications! I've been on unemployment since October and had the same issue with Thanksgiving. Expect delays of at least 1-2 days anytime there's a federal holiday. It's ridiculous they can't figure out how to automate this better in 2025!
Actually I got an email notification about holiday delays last month... maybe check your spam folder? The system sends them out automatically now.
Update: Just spoke with someone at PA UC after calling for almost 2 hours. They confirmed payments will be delayed by one day because of New Year's. They also mentioned that if you have the Money Network card, sometimes the deposits can show up late evening on Wednesday instead of Thursday morning, but direct deposits to bank accounts will definitely be Thursday. Hope this helps anyone else wondering!
Thanks for sharing this update! One additional detail: the delay only affects when the money arrives in your account - it doesn't change your eligibility week or anything with your claim status. Just make sure you still complete your work search activities for the week and document them correctly when filing.
Yes - I have my 2 work search activities done already for this week. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have any issues with rent. I appreciate everyone's help!
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Just to follow up - the specific regulation about this is that claimants with a return-to-work date need to: 1. Register with PA CareerLink within 30 days (no exceptions) 2. Provide documentation of return date from employer 3. Return date must be within 12 weeks 4. You still need to file your bi-weekly claims 5. Answer "YES" to the question about having a return-to-work date If all these conditions are met, the work search requirements should be waived. But the system is buggy, so it's good practice to call and confirm everything is noted in your husband's file.
Thank you so much! This is so helpful. He has his BiWeekly claim coming up this Sunday so I'll make sure he answers correctly about having a return date. And we'll get that CareerLink registration done today just to be safe.
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i just got mine last week! def doesn't look like anything important lol. plain white envelope. the card itself is blue i think? they should really make these things more obvious
Thanks! Did you remember how many days it took after your waiting week ended? Just trying to figure out when I should start worrying if I haven't gotten it.
hmm maybe like 2 weeks? wasn't keeping track exactly sry
My grandma threw hers away thinking it was junk mail and had to wait a whole month for a replacement! The system is so stupid. Why not just use direct deposit for everyone???
They actually give claimants the option between direct deposit and the debit card at the beginning of the claim process. Some people prefer the card option because they don't have a bank account or want to keep their benefits separate from their regular finances. But you're right that the nondescript envelope causes a lot of problems.
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My friend just went through the appeal process last month and she said to make sure you call and confirm they received your mailed documents at least once a week. They kept saying they didn't have her stuff but suddenly "found it" after she called for the third time. She ended up winning her appeal and got backpay for all 6 weeks.
THIS! They conveniently "lose" documentation ALL THE TIME. I had to send the SAME DOCUMENTS three separate times for my appeal last year. ALWAYS get the name of whoever you talk to on the phone too!!!
One additional thing to note about PA UC appeals: if you win your appeal, be prepared for a delay of 2-3 weeks before any back payments are processed. It's a separate department that handles payment after appeals, and they're still working through backlogs. You may need to proactively contact them after receiving your favorable decision. Also, be sure to continue certifying for benefits every week during the entire appeal process, even though you won't receive payment until after a decision is made.
Thank you! I wouldn't have thought to keep certifying. I'll definitely do that. This whole process is way more complicated than it needs to be!
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did u get ur payment yet? im still waiting on mine
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Jeremiah Brown
•No payment yet - still waiting on the decision itself. This whole process has been a nightmare. I'll update here if I hear anything this week.
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Jeremiah Brown
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got me past the busy signals. The agent confirmed my appeal is "in final review" and should be decided within the next 7-10 days. She also added a hardship note to my file which might help speed things up. They said decisions from January hearings are being processed now, so the timing lines up with what others mentioned. Feeling slightly more hopeful now that I at least know where I stand!
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Royal_GM_Mark
•That's great news! The "final review" status is actually a good sign - it means your case has moved through the main backlog and is in the last stage. Make sure to check your dashboard daily and watch for both postal mail and emails. In my experience, once they say 7-10 days, it's usually closer to the 7 day mark. Hope you get your decision (and hopefully approval) soon!
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