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Quick update on timing - I've been hearing from other claimants that PA UC is dealing with a bigger backlog than usual right now. Appeals that used to take 4-6 weeks are now taking 8-10 weeks in many cases. Calling probably won't speed things up, but if you're experiencing financial hardship, you can note that on your appeal and request expedited processing. No guarantees, but sometimes it helps. Also, while waiting for your appeal, check if you might qualify for other assistance programs like SNAP benefits or emergency rental assistance through your county.
Thank you for mentioning this. I'll look into those other programs right away. Do you know if winning my appeal would affect eligibility for other benefits?
To answer your latest question - receiving unemployment backpay could potentially affect your eligibility for income-based assistance programs, but it depends on the specific program rules. Many assistance programs understand that UC benefits are temporary, so they may prorate the impact. Regarding your original question about the bankruptcy - one more important thing to know is that you should gather any documentation showing you were laid off rather than fired for misconduct. Things like: - Any written layoff notice - Email communications about workforce reduction - Pay stubs showing consistent work until termination - Statements from coworkers (if possible) - Any positive performance reviews Even though the employer won't likely show up, having this documentation will strengthen your case tremendously.
This is really helpful! I do have an email from my manager mentioning "staff reductions" and my last two performance reviews were positive. I'll make sure to have those ready for the hearing.
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my cousin had the same thing happen and she just lied and said she worked one more week lol but i guess that's fraud so probably don't do that...they check everything these days
I strongly advise against misrepresenting your work history. PA UC verifies all employment information with employers and providing false information is fraud. It can result in having to repay benefits with penalties and interest, and potentially face legal consequences.
Thanks everyone for all your help! I've decided to try calling them using that Claimyr service to get an official answer, and also to run the calculations for both September and October filing to see which would be better for my base year. I'll update once I know more in case it helps someone else in the future!
Please do update us! I'm curious how this works out for you. These edge cases are so stressful!
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Thanks everyone for your responses! I'm feeling more optimistic now, though still a bit nervous. Just to update - I checked my dashboard this morning and it still shows the appeal as "pending" with no payments released yet. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for the referee's decision to show up in the system after the hearing?
In my experience, you'll get the decision letter in the mail before anything changes in the system. It took about 5-7 days for me to get the letter, and then my online dashboard updated about 2 days after that. Once it updates, the payments usually process within 48 hours if you've been filing consistently.
That's really helpful to know, thank you! I'll keep an eye on my mailbox.
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A brief written outline is actually perfect for an appeal hearing. The referee will appreciate the organization. Just keep it to bullet points of dates and events rather than a full statement. And remember that for the "availability" issue, the key is proving he was ready and able to work after the FMLA period ended, which your pay stubs demonstrate. For the overpayment, focus on the fact that benefits were only claimed during actual periods of unemployment after FMLA ended. I've helped several clients successfully overturn similar determinations.
Update: We finally got through to PA UC this morning! The rep confirmed there was a reporting error where his employer coded his FMLA absence as "voluntary leave" instead of protected FMLA. The rep made detailed notes in the system for our appeal hearing. She also advised us to have his supervisor write a short letter confirming his work dates. I'm feeling so much more confident now! Will update after the hearing next week. Thank you all for the amazing advice!
thats awesome!!! so glad u got thru to someone!! fingers crossed for ur hearing!!
Rhett Bowman
i switched from debit card to direct deposit last month after i got my first payment. u need to wait til u get a payment number first, then u can change it in ur account settings. but honestly it doesnt matter for ur first payment - that will still go on the card no matter what. they wont use ur old bank info from years ago, thats all deleted when ur benefit year ends.
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Abigail Patel
•This is actually incorrect info. You CAN change your payment method before your first payment processes if you call quickly enough. I did this in March and got my first payment via direct deposit. But you have to get through to an agent, which is the hard part.
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Sydney Torres
Just as an update - I checked my account this morning and the payment number finally appeared! Now waiting on the card to arrive. Thanks everyone for your help and advice with this.
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Gianna Scott
•Great news! Now just keep an eye on your mailbox for that Money Network card. And don't forget you can switch to direct deposit for future payments once you have access to your online account.
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