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just an update i checked my money network transaction history from last time and it says "ACH deposit" for UC payments if that helps u know what to look for

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UPDATE: The money just hit my account this morning (Monday)! So that was about 4 business days after the pay date. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. Definitely took longer than I expected but at least it's here now.

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Great news! Thanks for updating the thread. This is helpful information for others wondering about backpay timing.

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awesome!! glad u got ur $$

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Used Claimyr last week to get through to UC after trying for days on my own. Got connected in about 20 minutes. The agent found that my payment method kept switching because there was an employer protest on my account that wasn't visible to me in the portal. She fixed it and released my last 3 payments that had been stuck. Worth trying if you're desperate!

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is this claimyr thing legit? seems sketchy tbh letting some website call unemployment for u

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@casual_commenter It's actually legit - they don't access your UC account or anything. They just keep calling the PA UC number until they get through to a human, then call you and connect you. It's basically paying someone else to do the endless redialing we all hate.

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Update: I finally got through to someone at UC! They found the problem - my employer reported different wages than I did which triggered a review. That's why some payments went to card instead of bank (system default during reviews) and why some were held completely. They're releasing my back payments this week! Such a relief.

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Just thought I'd update you - I called the PA Treasury (not UC) about my compromised card last time, and they were actually more helpful than UC. The number should be on the back of your Money Network card. They can sometimes tell you exactly what happened and expedite a replacement.

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That's a great tip! I still have my old card so I'll try calling the Treasury number on the back. Maybe they can at least tell me why it was flagged as compromised.

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Just to give you some peace of mind while you work on this: when payments have nowhere to go because of a closed Money Network account, they typically get held in the system for up to 45 days. So your money won't be lost - it's just a matter of establishing a new payment method before you can access it. The fastest solution is usually to get through to a live person at UC who can update your payment preferences immediately.

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That 45-day timeframe is really helpful to know, thank you! I managed to get through to someone using that Claimyr service another person mentioned. They're sending me a paper check for this week's payment and helped me fix the direct deposit issue for future payments. Turns out I had my account number typed wrong last time!

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Since your employer isn't responding, here's another approach: Draft a letter yourself stating your regular seasonal layoff pattern and when you returned to work in January 2023. Take it to a notary, sign it as an affidavit, and submit that with your appeal. Also include your W-2s from 2022 and 2023 showing the employment pattern. The appeal board often accepts alternative documentation when the preferred documentation isn't available through no fault of the claimant. Also important: PA UC has a financial hardship waiver for overpayments. If you can demonstrate that repaying would cause significant financial hardship, you can apply for this even if you lose the appeal.

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The affidavit is a great idea! I never would have thought of that. I have all my tax forms so getting the W-2s won't be a problem. I really hope I don't need the hardship waiver, but it's good to know that exists just in case. Thank you so much for these specific suggestions!

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One more critical point: Make sure you check your PA Treasury ReliaCard or direct deposit account to confirm if you actually received benefits for that specific week. Sometimes these audit issues come up but when you check your payment history, you'll find you weren't actually paid for the week in question (perhaps because you reported returning to work). If that's the case, there can't be an overpayment. Log into your UC account and review your payment history for that specific week ending 12/31/22.

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I definitely received payment for that week - I always file every week during December layoffs and get paid for all of them. But I'll double-check my records to be 100% sure. I still have all my bank statements showing the UC deposits.

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wait isnt this a PA unemployment forum? why r we talking abt evictions? shouldnt this be in a landlord-tenant group??

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Because unemployment and housing issues are connected! Many people face eviction because their UC benefits are delayed or insufficient. It's all part of the same broken system.

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One more important point: If you do resolve this before court, get the landlord to sign a "Praecipe to Discontinue" form that officially withdraws the eviction case. Otherwise, the case might still show up in court records even if it was dismissed, which can harm your rental history. Also, check if your county has an Eviction Diversion Program. Philadelphia and several other PA counties have these programs that can help mediate between you and your landlord and sometimes provide emergency rental assistance. If you're continuing to receive UC benefits, you might qualify for additional housing assistance programs while you search for new employment.

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I'm in Allegheny County - do you know if they have an Eviction Diversion Program? And thank you for mentioning that Praecipe form. I definitely don't want this showing up on my record if we resolve it!

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