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omg same boat! been waiting since February!!!! they told me priority list in March and still nothing. this system is a joke
february?? thats crazy!! have u tried calling every single day? thats what i had to do
Update: I took several of your suggestions and finally got some movement! I started answering all calls (even blocked numbers) and yesterday an examiner called me. They needed some additional information about my separation from my employer. The examiner said they should be able to make a determination within 5-7 business days. Thanks for all the advice - especially about the blocked numbers!
Just to give you some peace of mind - PA UC has a financial determination timeline they have to follow even if there are mail delays. If your payment is shown as processed in the system, the money is allocated to you. Mail delays don't affect your eligibility or payment amount. If you haven't received it by Monday, I'd recommend calling the UC service center at 1-888-313-7284, but be prepared for long wait times. Monday mornings are especially busy, so Tuesday might be better if you can wait. When you do call, have your claim number and the last 4 digits of your SSN ready.
Thank you! My check actually arrived today (Saturday), which is weird because I don't normally get mail on weekends. But I'm relieved it came. I'm definitely going to set up direct deposit to avoid this stress in the future. Thanks everyone for your help!
anybody know if u can pick up the card in person somewhere? waiting for mail is killing me
UPDATE: I finally got my card today! Almost exactly 4 weeks after my first payment was issued. For anyone else waiting - hang in there. I did manage to reach someone at UC through the Claimyr service mentioned above, and they confirmed my card was in the system and had been mailed. I think the call might have helped because the card arrived 3 days later. Now I'm just relieved to finally have access to my benefits!
Just checking in - any updates on your situation? Were you able to get through to anyone using the suggestions here?
I actually have an update! I used Claimyr to get through to someone yesterday (after failing with regular phone calls again). The agent I spoke with found my claim and said it had been misclassified in their system, which is why it sat untouched for so long. She reclassified it and escalated it for immediate review. She said I should hear something within 5-7 business days. I'm cautiously optimistic but at least it's movement after 37 weeks of nothing! I'll update again when I hear more.
That's great news! Misclassification happens more often than they'd like to admit. Make sure to follow up if you don't hear anything within that timeframe. Also, you should be eligible for back payments for all those weeks if your claim is approved. Make sure they specifically address that when they process your claim.
Thank you! Yes, the agent mentioned I'd be eligible for all back payments if approved. She actually seemed shocked that my claim had been sitting for 37 weeks. I'm going to be watching my dashboard like a hawk for the next week. Fingers crossed!
ElectricDreamer
That's great news! Most issues that people worry about end up resolving themselves. Glad it worked out smoothly for you.
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Ava Johnson
my anxiety always gets the best of me with these things too lol. but really waiting week is waiting week, they dont pay you anyway so as long as you were honest youre good. keep up with the job search requirements thats the most important part or they will definitely deny benefits!!
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