just curious but did u have to do the id.me verification thing? that was such a pain for me

UPDATE: Just wanted to follow up since I saw your post. Has your payment come through yet? I know waiting for that first deposit can be stressful when bills are due.

my neighbor had to wait like 10 weeks but he got all the backpay at once so maybe that will happen 4 ur husband too

UPDATE: For anyone finding this thread with similar issues, here are the current (2025) most common reasons for extended investigations: 1. Employer separation dispute (most common) 2. Wage verification discrepancies 3. Work authorization verification 4. Multiple employer issues 5. Prior overpayment flags If you can identify which one might apply to your situation, you can address it specifically when you call. Make sure to use the exact issue terminology when speaking with representatives.

when i got approved back in april it took 9 days from seeing the amounts to getting paid. my sister only took 2 days though so it seems to vary. good luck!!!

Just as an update: if you submitted your initial application after March 1, 2025, you should know that PA UC implemented some new verification procedures that can add time to first payments. This was part of their fraud prevention upgrades. The good news is that once your first payment processes, subsequent weeks are usually much faster (1-2 business days after certification). Since your monetary determination is already approved, you're on the right track!

I work for a different state agency (not UC) but interact with them occasionally. While I can't speak to your specific case, I can tell you that claims do remain active during review regardless of how long it takes. The one-year benefit year only affects how long you can collect benefits, not the determination process. One thing that might help: when you call, specifically ask if there are any "information requests" showing on your claim that you haven't responded to. Sometimes determinations are delayed because they're waiting for information they requested but you never received (mail gets lost, emails go to spam, etc.).

Omg my husband went through almost the EXACT same situation last year! His claim was pending for 7 months!!! What finally worked was emailing the UC executive director (not just calling the regular service center). I found the email address on LinkedIn and sent a very detailed but professional email explaining the hardship the delay was causing. His claim was magically "found" and processed within 2 weeks after that email. Sometimes you have to go above the regular channels.

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.