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PA UC new benefit year issue: 'No employment history' after BYE date - how to fix?
I've got a weird situation with my PA unemployment. My original claim from last year just hit the BYE (benefit year end) date right after they FINALLY approved it (took forever!). So I filed a new claim like you're supposed to, and now I see a fresh balance in my account which is great, but there's an 'open issue' saying 'no employment history'. I don't understand because I worked at Target from March to November 2024 before getting laid off again. I uploaded my W-2 and everything during the application. Has anyone dealt with this 'no employment history' issue when filing after a BYE date? Do I need to call them or will it resolve automatically? It's been 8 days and I'm getting nervous about bills.
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PA UC investigating my 2025 claim because I received PUA in 2020 - anyone else?
Just got a notification that my regular unemployment claim is being reviewed because I received PUA benefits back during the pandemic. The examiner told me they're now cross-checking ALL new claims against pandemic benefit records! Anyone else dealing with this? I lost my warehouse job last month and filed a completely legitimate claim, but now they're treating me like I'm trying to scam them or something. The notification says my payments are on hold until they "verify eligibility related to prior benefit history." I don't understand why they're connecting a 2025 layoff to pandemic benefits from 5 years ago! The lady I finally reached at the service center (after 37 redials) said this is happening to tons of people. Has anyone successfully gotten through this extra scrutiny? Really worried about bills piling up while they dig through ancient history.
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I'm going through this exact same situation right now and it's absolutely maddening! Filed my claim in early February after getting laid off from my accounting job, and immediately got hit with the "eligibility review - prior benefits" status. I received PUA in 2020 when my previous employer had to cut hours due to COVID restrictions, but I've been working full-time since late 2020 and paying into the UC system like everyone else. What's so frustrating is that they're essentially penalizing us for using a federal program that THEY told us to use during a national emergency. I've made over 180 calls in the past month and haven't gotten through to a single person - the phone system just hangs up on you after 45 minutes of holding. I finally tried Claimyr after seeing so many recommendations here and actually got through to an agent in about 25 minutes! She confirmed this is happening to thousands of people and said to keep filing weekly claims no matter what. She also mentioned that people with clear work history between their PUA and current claim usually get processed faster. It's been 6 weeks now and I'm running out of savings fast. My landlord is being understanding but that won't last forever. The worst part is explaining to creditors that I can't pay because the state thinks using unemployment during COVID somehow makes me suspicious for needing it again during a legitimate layoff. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences here - at least we know we're not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. Going to keep filing weekly and hope this gets resolved soon. Stay strong everyone!
@Rosie Harper I m'so sorry you re'dealing with this too! I just filed my claim two weeks ago after being laid off from my nursing aide job and got hit with the same prior "benefits review status." I received PUA in 2020 when my hours were cut at the long-term care facility I worked at during the early pandemic - you know, when healthcare workers were literally risking their lives and dealing with reduced hours due to lockdown protocols. Six weeks is absolutely ridiculous and I can t'believe they re'putting people through this financial stress. It s'like they re'punishing us for following their own guidance during the worst public health crisis in a century. I m'definitely going to try Claimyr since the regular phone system seems completely broken. What really bothers me is how they make you feel like a criminal for using benefits during COVID. We didn t'choose to have a pandemic, we didn t'choose to lose income, but we followed the rules and applied for the help that was available. Now that legitimate help is somehow being held against us when we need assistance again through no fault of our own. Thank you for sharing your experience - it helps to know we re'all fighting this same battle together. Keep filing those weekly claims and documenting everything! Hopefully this bureaucratic mess gets sorted out soon for all of us.
This is happening to me too and it's completely insane! Filed my claim three weeks ago after being laid off from my warehouse job, and immediately got stuck in this "PUA comparison review" because I received benefits in 2020 when my previous job shut down during lockdowns. What makes this even more frustrating is that I worked steadily from 2021-2024, paid into the system, and earned my quarters fair and square. Now they're treating my legitimate use of a federal program during a PANDEMIC like some kind of red flag? It's like they're punishing us for following government guidance during the worst crisis in decades. I've been calling every single day and can't get through - the phone system is completely broken. After reading everyone's experiences here, I'm definitely going to try Claimyr since so many people have had success with it. Also going to contact my state rep's office like @Sophia Clark suggested. The financial stress is unreal - I'm already behind on my car payment and my landlord is starting to ask questions. It's humiliating having to explain that I can't pay bills because the state thinks using unemployment during COVID somehow makes me suspicious. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories - at least I know I'm not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. Going to keep filing my weekly claims and document everything. We shouldn't have to go through this but we'll get through it together!
PA UC Money Network card - what does it look like in mail? Approved but didn't get direct deposit
Finally got some good news today! After 4 months of waiting in limbo, my PA unemployment claim was approved and they gave me a payment date for next Tuesday. I was SO RELIEVED until I called the UC hotline to double-check about my payment and the rep told me they sent me a debit card instead of using the direct deposit info I definitely entered when I first applied! Now I'm checking my mail obsessively. Does anyone know what the PA unemployment Money Network card looks like in the mail? Is it in a plain envelope or does it say UC on it? I use informed delivery and want to make sure I don't accidentally throw it away thinking it's junk mail. I'm already nervous about how long it'll take to actually get the funds once the card arrives.
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my card took like 12 days to come after my payment date so dont panic if it doesnt show up right away
Thanks for the heads up. I've been waiting 4 months for my claim to process, so I guess another 12 days won't kill me... though it might kill my credit score with these late payments piling up.
I went through this exact same situation last month! The envelope is super plain and generic looking - white envelope with "Money Network" and a Tennessee return address. No mention of PA unemployment anywhere on the outside. I almost threw mine away because it looked like a credit card offer! Pro tip: Once you get it and activate it, download the Money Network app right away. You can check your balance, transfer money to your bank account (takes about 2-3 business days), and even set up text alerts for when new payments are added. The transfer feature was a lifesaver for me since I prefer having everything in my regular checking account. Also, don't stress too much about the timing - mine took about 8 business days to arrive after my payment date. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line after that long wait!
Missing PA UC payments for several weeks - payment schedule showing gaps in benefits
Been dealing with a mess of a payment schedule with my PA unemployment. Here's what I've received so far: 5/11/25: Got a lump sum payment 5/18/25: Received weekly payment 6/26/25: Got another weekly payment Last week: Payment went to Money Network card This week: Payment went to Money Network card again But there's clearly 5-6 weeks MISSING between May and June! I'm eligible for those weeks and I've been filing every single week without fail. I've been calling PA UC constantly but either get a busy signal or get disconnected after waiting forever. I'm beyond frustrated at this point. Has anyone else dealt with missing weeks in their payment schedule? Who do I actually need to talk to about getting my missing payments?
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Don't get your hopes up. I've been waiting on 7 weeks of backpay since MARCH and every time I manage to get through they tell me "it's processing" or "a specialist needs to review it" or some other excuse. The whole system is designed to make people give up!!!! They're hoping you'll just stop trying to collect what they legally owe you.
While I understand your frustration, this isn't entirely accurate. The system is definitely overwhelmed and inefficient, but payments do eventually process. The key is to be persistent and make sure you're speaking with the right department. Regular call center staff often can't help with payment release issues - you need to specifically ask for the payments department or a claims examiner.
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got me past the busy signals. The agent said there was a "benefit payment audit flag" on my account that was holding everything up. She released the payments and said I should see the missing weeks deposited within 2-3 business days. Will update again when/if they actually arrive. Thanks everyone for your help!
Wow, so glad you got it figured out! I've been dealing with something similar for the past month and was starting to lose hope. That "benefit payment audit flag" thing is probably what's happening to a lot of us. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow morning. Did they charge you anything for helping you get connected? And thanks for coming back to update us - most people disappear once their issue gets resolved!
This is really encouraging to hear! I've been fighting a similar issue for about 3 weeks now - mine shows 4 missing payments from April that just seem to have vanished from the system. Everything looked fine on my dashboard too, no errors or pending issues visible. That "benefit payment audit flag" explanation makes so much sense - it's like a hidden issue that regular users can't see. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service first thing Monday morning. Really appreciate you taking the time to update us with the resolution!
PA UC Money Network card received but no funds loaded - weekly claims processed but payment missing
So frustrated right now!! I got my PA UC Money Network card in the mail about two weeks ago, activated it right away, and have been filing my weekly claims on time for the past 3 weeks. The system shows all my claims as 'processed' but there isn't a single penny on my card! When I check my payment history online, it just says 'in progress' with no actual payment dates. I've tried calling UC about 40 times but can't get through to anyone. Has anyone else had this problem with the money card? How long did it take for your first payment to actually hit your card after you started filing weekly claims? I'm getting really worried because rent is due next week and I was counting on this money.
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why dont u just go to ur local careerlink office? they can sometimes help with uc issues and u dont have to wait on the phone. thats what i did when i had problems last year
This is partially correct, but CareerLink staff can't directly resolve UC claim issues - they're separate departments. CareerLink can help with job search requirements and general questions, but for claim-specific issues like payment holds or open issues, you still need to speak with an actual UC representative. Some CareerLink offices do have UC courtesy phones that might have slightly better connection rates than calling from home.
Thanks for suggesting this. There's a CareerLink about 30 minutes from me. If I can't get through on the phone I might try going there as a last resort.
Just checking in - were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious if you found out what the employment separation issue was.
Congratulations on getting it resolved! That's such a relief. It's really frustrating how these small discrepancies can cause so much stress and delay, especially when you're depending on those payments. Thanks for sharing your experience with Claimyr too - it's helpful to know there are actual solutions out there that work when the regular phone system is basically impossible to get through on.
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UPDATE: I managed to get through to PA UC this morning after trying that Claimyr service! The rep confirmed my employment history was actually there in the system but wasn't properly linked to my new claim. She fixed it on the spot and said my payments should process within 2-3 business days. She also confirmed I should keep filing weekly claims while waiting. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
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Micah Franklin
EXACTLY what happened to me!! So glad you got it resolved! The system is so broken that it takes a human to do something that should be automatic!
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Daniel Rivera
congrats! make sure u keep track of which weeks u claimed and when the payments come in. sometimes they miss a week and u have to call back.
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Marilyn Dixon
Great to see this got resolved! For anyone else dealing with the same "no employment history" issue after BYE date, here's what I learned from my experience: 1. The system glitch is SUPER common - your employment data is usually there but not properly linked 2. You absolutely need to talk to a human rep to fix it 3. Keep filing weekly claims no matter what while you wait 4. Have your W-2s and pay stubs ready when you call, even though they probably won't need them I waited 4 weeks thinking it would auto-resolve and it never did. Got through on my first try using that callback service someone mentioned and the rep literally fixed it in under 10 minutes. Don't make my mistake of waiting too long to call!
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