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UPDATE: Just finished my hearing and I think it went pretty well! The referee was actually very reasonable and let me fully explain my situation. She seemed particularly interested in: 1. My class schedule showing everything was asynchronous 2. My work search record (I had documentation for every week) 3. The fact that I had immediately reported my school enrollment She said I should receive a decision in 7-10 days. Fingers crossed! Thank you all for your advice - it helped me prepare much better than I would have on my own.
FINAL UPDATE: I WON MY APPEAL!!! Got the decision letter today - the referee ruled that my online education did NOT make me unavailable for work! The decision specifically mentioned that because my classes were asynchronous and I maintained consistent work search activities, I met the availability requirements under PA UC law. The $2,100 overpayment has been completely removed from my account. I'm so relieved I could cry. Thank you to everyone who helped me prepare!
Congratulations! This is exactly why it's so important to appeal these determinations. Too many people just accept the overpayment and pay it back when they shouldn't have to. Your detailed documentation made all the difference. Really happy for you!
My sister in law had this happen last month and she got her money but it took 4 days instead of the usual 2. Something about a batch processing error they said. I dont use the card anymore I switched to direct deposit after they randomly froze my card last year for "verification" and I couldnt buy groceries for a week!!
Direct deposit is definitely more reliable. For anyone wanting to switch: log into your PA UC portal, select "View and Maintain Account Information," then "Payment Information," and choose the direct deposit option. You'll need your bank routing and account numbers. The change usually takes effect for the next payment cycle.
I had something similar happen last year and it turned out I had accidentally answered one of the weekly filing questions wrong and my claim got flagged. Once I finally got someone on the phone they fixed it in like 5 minutes! So frustrating we have to jump through all these hoops just to talk to someone. Hope your state rep comes through for you!
I actually just got laid off too and haven't applied for UC yet. Thanks for posting about this card issue - I'm going to make sure I specifically ask about this when I file my claim! My old ReliaCard from 2023 expired a few months ago so I was gonna need a new one anyway.
Just a helpful tip for anyone dealing with PA UC payments and Money Network cards: you can set up direct deposit to your personal bank account through your UC dashboard online. It's much more convenient than dealing with these cards and any related issues. Look for the "Payment Information" section after logging in to your dashboard.
Malik Thompson
Any update? Did your payment come through today?
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Emma Anderson
•YES!! Payment showed up this morning and hasn't disappeared! You were right - must have been some kind of processing glitch. Thanks everyone for helping me not completely panic yesterday.
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CosmicVoyager
For future reference, take screenshots whenever you see payments post then disappear. I had to provide evidence once when this happened repeatedly and having the screenshots helped.
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Emma Anderson
•That's really smart advice. I'll definitely do that from now on.
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