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i gave up calling and went to the careerlink office in person. took 3 hours waiting but they have a direct line to UC. got it fixed that way. just bring ur ID and social security card
not all careerlinks can help with UC issues tho. called mine and they said they dont do that anymore. depends which office
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! For anyone else having this problem - you need to specifically ask them to check your "AROP Status Flag" which got stuck due to the system update. The rep fixed it in minutes and I was able to reopen my claim right away. One week of benefits lost but at least it's working now. Thanks everyone for the help!
Glad you got it fixed! Did they say anything about getting back pay for the week you missed?
They said I could file an appeal for the missed week and explained it was due to the system error, but sounded like it might take 4-6 weeks to process. Better than nothing I guess.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
Oliver Weber
THE TRACKER IS A JOKE!!!! Been on unemployment 3 times in PA and EVERY SINGLE TIME they use this excuse. It's just what they say when they don't want to deal with your claim. I was told I was "in the tracker" for 6 WEEKS last time!!! The system is BROKEN and they know it!!
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Natasha Romanova
•same here man... was told tracker this tracker that and then my claim just expired before anyone ever looked at it. had to start all over again. PA UC is the absolute worst
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Keisha Jackson
•While I understand your frustration, the tracker system itself isn't the problem - it's the understaffing and overwhelming case volumes that cause these delays. The task management system is actually designed to ensure claims don't slip through the cracks, but when there aren't enough examiners to handle the volume, backlogs develop. If your claim has been in the queue for more than 3 weeks, I recommend contacting your state representative as they can often help expedite matters.
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Connor Byrne
Final update: My claim finally processed today! Took exactly 12 business days after being put in "the tracker." I did end up using Claimyr to reach someone yesterday, and they told me my claim had been assigned to an examiner but was waiting on final approval. Guess that nudge helped because this morning everything switched to paid status and my payment is scheduled for tomorrow. So relieved! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
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Yara Elias
•Great news! Glad it finally got resolved for you. This is pretty much how it went for me too - just needed that final push to get someone to look at it. Congrats on getting through the PA UC maze!
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QuantumQuasar
•lucky u only had to wait 12 days lol
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