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Is anyone else hitting a wall with the new Money Network card system? I've been trying for 3 days to set up my account but keep getting stuck at the 'verify your card' screen. It just spins forever and never progresses. I've tried different browsers, cleared cookies, even used my phone instead but nothing works! My rent is due next week and I can't access my benefits. The PA UC rep I finally reached (after 2 hours on hold) just told me to 'keep trying' which wasn't helpful at all. Has anyone managed to get past this spinning circle problem?
I'm at my wits end with PA unemployment. Been waiting 7 weeks since my layoff and still haven't received a SINGLE payment despite following every step. I worked retail for 3 years before being laid off, and also did some gig work with Doordash (reported on my 1099) during that time. I uploaded the 1099 tax form they requested over two weeks ago, but my claim is still sitting with 'pending issues'. The state rep's office supposedly 'expedited' my case to an examiner on Monday, but nothing has changed online. Meanwhile my bank account is nearly empty. My $4,100 severance ran out weeks ago, and I've had to apply for food assistance just to eat. I see posts everywhere about people getting their claims resolved quickly after contacting their rep, but that hasn't worked for me. What am I missing? Is there some magic phrase I should be saying? This whole experience has me completely depressed and anxious - I can't sleep, can't focus on job applications, and honestly don't know how I'll pay next month's rent. Has anyone else had success AFTER their state rep supposedly 'expedited' things? How long did it take?
my brother got his money like 2 days after calling his state rep last month so maybe ur rep just sucks?? try calling a different rep maybe?
Just coming back to check - any updates on your situation? Did contacting your rep again with the hardship language help?
YES! Finally got a breakthrough! I called my rep again yesterday using the exact "financial hardship" language suggested here, and uploaded my late rent notice. Got a call this morning from an actual examiner who went through my 1099 info with me. She said my claim should be processed within 48 hours. I'm not celebrating until I see the money, but this is the first real progress in 7 weeks. Will update when/if the payment hits my account!
I'm seriously stressing out here. I initially filed for unemployment after being laid off from my warehouse job in January. Everything was going fine and I was receiving payments for about 6 weeks. Then I got a part-time job at a restaurant, reported it properly on my weekly claims, but it didn't work out and I had to leave after just 2 weeks (manager was impossible to work with). I reported this second separation immediately on my next weekly certification, and now my claim has been stuck in review for 3 WEEKS with no payments! My dashboard just says 'under review' with no further explanation. Both employers have confirmed they submitted all requested info. My rent is due next week and I'm panicking. What can I do to get this moving? Has anyone dealt with multiple separations on the same claim?
This is a good reminder for everyone that when your claim status changes unexpectedly, reaching an actual representative should be your top priority. System glitches happen fairly regularly with PA UC, especially with multiple separation situations. For anyone else in a similar situation, keep these points in mind: 1. Always document any changes to your employment status immediately 2. Continue filing weekly claims without interruption 3. If your status says "under review" for more than 2 weeks, be proactive about reaching a representative 4. Keep copies of all communications with employers regarding scheduling, hiring agreements, or separation 5. If possible, get something in writing from the employer about your separation reason Glad to hear you're making progress with your claim!
I wouldn't recommend contacting the restaurant manager directly at this point. Since you already have text messages documenting your availability conflicts, focus on those. Additional contact might just complicate things or even antagonize the employer. Let the UC process work now that you've completed the information request form. The texts you have should be sufficient evidence for your case.
I'm in a real mess with my PA unemployment claim right now. The system is asking me to verify my income, but I apparently never filed my state taxes for 2021 (thought I did through TurboTax but just discovered it didn't go through). Now when I try to upload my income verification documents through the UC portal, I keep getting an error message saying "electronic submission unavailable for this claim type" and I'm completely stuck. Has anyone dealt with this before? Do I need to file those missing 2021 taxes first before I can proceed with my claim? The UC phone lines are impossible to get through and my bills are starting to pile up while this claim sits in limbo.
I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned above, and it actually worked! Got through to a UC rep who explained I need to submit both my 2021 tax forms (even though they're late) along with all my pay stubs from the base year. They're putting a note on my account and gave me a specific fax number to send everything to. What a relief to finally talk to someone!
Great news! Make sure to follow up in about 5-7 business days if you don't see any updates to your claim status online. Sometimes documents can get lost in the shuffle and a polite follow-up call can help keep things moving.
So frustrated with PA unemployment right now! Spoke with a UC agent this morning who PROMISED my payment would hit my Money Network card by tomorrow. This is the third time they've told me this exact same thing! Last week they said it was 'in process' and would arrive within 2 days - nothing showed up. Week before that, they said there was a 'system delay' but payment was approved. Still nothing! Has anyone else been told their payment was coming only to have it never show up? I've been filing my weekly claims perfectly for 6 weeks, all approved according to the website, but haven't received a single payment yet. Starting to think they're just telling me whatever to get me off the phone. I have bills due next week and landlord is getting impatient...
sometimes u gota wait like 3-4 business days after they say its coming. weekends dont count. happened to me to
After reading through this thread, it sounds like you have an unresolved issue with your claim that regular agents aren't seeing or aren't telling you about. Your best options are: 1. Contact your state representative's office as mentioned above 2. Use a service like Claimyr to get connected to a higher-tier agent who can see what's really happening 3. Request to speak to a claims examiner specifically (not just any agent) when you call 4. Check for any correspondence in your UC portal that might indicate an issue (sometimes they send notices that don't trigger email alerts) Don't wait for the promised payment that might never come - be proactive and escalate this now, especially with bills coming due.
Romeo Quest
have u tried checking ur email spam folder? they sent me a special verification link that went to my spam and i almost missed it. might be worth checking
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Aria Khan
AuthorJust checked all my folders including spam - nothing from them unfortunately. But good suggestion!
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Aria Khan
UPDATE: It finally worked! I followed the advice to try early morning (5:30am) using Safari instead of Chrome, and turned off my ad blocker. The verification went through in seconds! Thanks everyone for your help. For anyone else having this issue - try different times of day and different browsers!
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Sunny Wang
Awesome! Glad it worked for you!
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