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this happens like every 3 months tbh... the PA UC system is always breaking down in some way... get used to it lol
make sure u check ur payment status on the uc website! sometimes it says "paid" on there for days b4 the money actually shows up in ur account
One more tip - if your backdated payments don't show up within 2 weeks of filing those weeks, there might be an issue that needs addressing. The payment status section should show each week as either "pending," "in progress," or "paid." If any week shows a different status or has been pending for more than 10 days, you should definitely call to check what's happening. Sometimes backdated weeks can trigger automatic reviews even after initial approval.
It's so stressful waiting!! I remember checking my dashboard like 20 times a day hoping for a change. Hang in there ❤️
I'd recommend trying multiple approaches simultaneously: 1. Contact your state rep 2. Visit CareerLink 3. Try to reach a phone agent directly 4. Document your financial hardship in writing The squeaky wheel often gets the grease in these situations. Just be persistent but polite. And make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting - this ensures you'll get all your backpay once approved.
Has anyone gotten ANYWHERE with this problem? I'm so frustrated I could scream. I've now called PA Treasury 4 times and they just transfer me around until someone hangs up on me. I filed a complaint with the PA attorney general last week. This is THEFT.
I understand your frustration, but filing with the AG might not be the fastest solution. As I mentioned above, your state representative is your best resource. Their constituent services deal with these exact issues every day and have established channels. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, but you need to squeak at the right person!
Quick update: I took everyone's advice and got somewhere! I requested the Statement of Overpayment from UC (took 3 calls to get it) and then contacted my state rep's office. They were SUPER helpful and said they see this issue all the time. They have me filling out a Treasury Offset Review form and said they'll expedite it through their channels. Will update again when I know more. Thanks everyone for the guidance - feeling much less panicked now!
Evelyn Xu
One more thing to be aware of - since this is a seasonal layoff from construction, make sure his employer actually reported the layoff to UC. Sometimes employers will say they've filed the paperwork but haven't actually done it, which can delay benefits. If his dashboard shows his employer information correctly and his monetary determination is final (not pending), then you should be good to go.
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Amara Torres
•I just checked and yes, his employer info is showing correctly and the monetary determination says Final. So that part seems to be in order. Thank you for mentioning it though!
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Mason Kaczka
To directly answer your original question: The transaction number should appear within 2-3 business days after filing (so by Wednesday), and the pay date usually follows 1-2 business days after that. So if you file on Sunday and there are no issues with the claim, the payment should be available by Friday at the latest, though sometimes it can be as early as Thursday.
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Amara Torres
•Perfect - thank you for the clear timeline! I'll help him file first thing Sunday morning.
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