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UPDATE: I called Money Network directly using the number someone posted here. Turns out my card was sent to an old address even though I updated my address with UC! They're sending me a new one with expedited shipping that should arrive by Monday. Thanks everyone for your help!
my sister in law told me they sometimes hold payments if u've been claiming for a while to make sure ur still eligible... how long have u been on unemployment?
Just wanted to update everyone that my payment from Monday's filing just hit my Money Network card this morning around 6:30am. So it was exactly one day later than my usual timeline. Thanks for all the helpful info!
this happened to my cousin and she got her new hearing date in like 10 days so maybe it wont be that bad good luck!
To update everyone on this thread - I just checked with a colleague who works with the appeals office, and there's currently a situation at the Reading office where they had a referee go on extended medical leave, causing them to redistribute cases to other offices. This is likely why your case is being moved to Wilkes-Barre. The good news is that they are prioritizing these transferred cases, so you might get a new date faster than normal. The bad news is that Wilkes-Barre is also handling their regular caseload plus these transfers, so there could still be some delay. Definitely follow the advice to call and emphasize your financial hardship situation. Also, ask specifically if they can offer you a phone hearing as those can sometimes be scheduled more quickly.
hey i kno this is completely off topic but did anyone have to do the ID.me verification? they sent me a link but when i try to do the video call verification thing it keeps saying no agents available and i'm worried my claim will be disqualified if i don't complete it soon
Yes, ID.me verification is required for many PA UC claims now. Try doing the verification early in the morning (6-8am) or late evening (10pm-midnight) when fewer people are trying to connect with agents. Those times typically have much shorter waits for the video verification step.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! The rep explained that because my claim was backdated for 13 weeks, the total amount was too large for a single payment, so they're sending the first portion as a paper check. She said it was mailed on Monday and should arrive by the end of this week. The remaining payments will come via direct deposit once the check portion is processed. She also mentioned that the system sometimes defaults to paper checks for first-time claimants as a security measure. For anyone else dealing with this issue - keep checking your mail and be patient! Will update when my check arrives.
Sofia Ramirez
Update: Mine just hit my account at 3:45pm! Much later than usual but at least it came through. Thanks everyone for the reassurance!
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Dmitry Volkov
Glad to hear it came through! Just for future reference - PA UC processes payments in batches and sometimes banking holidays (even ones you wouldn't think of) can cause delays. As long as it shows \
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