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Just wondering, did you check your Payment Issued Date in your Payment History section? That's different from the Processing Date and might give you a better idea of when to expect the deposit. Also make sure your Money Network card is activated properly - I made that mistake my first time!

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Just checked and all it shows is the Payment Number and under Status it says 'Processing begins 4/7/25' but no issue date yet. And yes, thankfully I did activate the card when I got it last week!

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anyway if u need money faster next time u can set up direct deposit to ur regular bank account instead of the money network card, its usually 1 day faster in my experience

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Really? I didn't know that was an option! How do I switch to direct deposit for future payments?

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You can change to direct deposit in your UC portal under Payment Method. You'll need your bank account and routing number. Just be aware that making this change will apply to future payments only - any payment already in process will still go to the Money Network card.

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I got so tired of waiting that I emailed my state representative's office and explained my situation. They have liaisons that work directly with the UC office and can sometimes expedite claims. Within a week of contacting my rep, I suddenly got a call from UC and my claim was processed the next day. HIGHLY recommend trying this!!!

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thank u for this tip!! im gonna email my rep today

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UPDATE: So I finally got through to UC yesterday after trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned below (it actually worked!). The agent told me my claim had an "open issue" related to my separation reason that wasn't showing up on my dashboard for some reason. My employer had coded me as a voluntary quit when I was actually laid off! The agent sent a fact-finding form to both me and my former employer, and said once they get both responses, they can make a determination. At least now I know what's happening instead of being completely in the dark. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!

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This is very common and explains the delay. Make sure you complete and return that fact-finding form ASAP and include any documentation that proves you were laid off (like a layoff notice, emails, etc.). The employer has 7 days to respond, then UC will make a determination. Since there's a conflict about your separation reason, be prepared for the possibility of an appeal hearing if your employer maintains you quit voluntarily.

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THIS is exactly why the system is broken! They let claims sit there for WEEKS without even telling people what the problem is! So glad you finally got answers!

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i tried both lol. called my rep first, they were nice but nothing happened for like a week. then i used that phone service thing someone mentioned and actually got through to UC. turns out there was just a dumb issue with my work history dates that took the lady like 3 mins to fix. my claim was processed 2 days later. so yeah id try the rep but dont just wait around for them to fix it

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THIS!! So many claims are stuck because of tiny issues that would take minutes to fix if you could just TALK TO SOMEONE!

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One important thing to understand about PA UC claims under review: there are different types of issues that cause reviews, and some can be resolved more quickly than others. Identity verification issues, employer disputes, and work search compliance reviews all fall under the generic 'under review' status but have different resolution processes. When contacting your representative, be sure to explain any specific communications you've received from UC that might indicate the nature of the review. This helps them direct your case to the appropriate department.

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That makes sense. I haven't received any specific communications about why I'm under review - that's part of what's so frustrating. I'll definitely be contacting my rep tomorrow and will try that Claimyr service too if I don't see movement soon. Thanks everyone for the advice!

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I remember this tax thing... my neighbor was telling me about it last summer when we were talking about my daughter's college financial aid forms... she got a check for like $1,200 from it but that was way back in 2021 I think? She said it just showed up in her mail one day without her doing anything special. Hope that helps!

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Thanks for sharing that. It's so frustrating how inconsistent the process was. Some people got checks automatically while others of us got nothing despite being in the same situation!

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To follow up on my earlier comment - I did eventually get my refund, but only after filing an amended return with help from a tax preparer. I had to provide my 1099-G from unemployment and specifically reference the American Rescue Plan Act exclusion. It took about 4 months to process after that. The annoying part was paying for tax help for something that should have been automatic!

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That's good to hear you finally got it. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, the OP might be past the deadline now since we're in 2025 and the exclusion was for 2020 tax returns. The window for amendments is typically 3 years from the original filing deadline.

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PA UC appeal denied for son with ADHD/autism at Amazon - misconduct ruling worth fighting?

My son (who has ADHD and autism) just had his unemployment appeal hearing denied last week, and I'm beyond frustrated with the system. He worked at an Amazon warehouse for about 8 months before the incident. They regularly left him alone at his station where boxes would pile up beyond what one person could handle. The alarms would start going off, and due to his sensory issues, he'd get overwhelmed. After repeatedly asking for help and getting none, he had a meltdown and hit a filing cabinet with his hand. We contacted ADA advocates who gave us contact info for Amazon's accommodation team, but when we tried going through proper channels for accommodations, Amazon never followed through. A month later, when left alone again during a high-volume period, he threw a strap in frustration and hit his head against the wall. They fired him for 'willful misconduct' and now the UC referee sided with Amazon at the appeal hearing! I actually asked during the hearing, 'Don't you think Amazon should have responded to our ADA accommodation requests to figure out why he was getting so frustrated?' They're denying him almost $8,800 in benefits that he should be entitled to. Yes, he's found a better job now (thank goodness), but the principle of this makes me furious. The denial letter says his actions were 'willful misconduct' despite his documented disabilities. We can appeal to the UC Board of Review, but I'm wondering if it's even worth it or if we should just hire an attorney at this point? Has anyone successfully appealed a misconduct ruling with disability factors involved?

you should probably report amazon to the EEOC too!!!! what they did is basically discrimination if they knew he had disabilities and didnt help him when it was getting too much. my friend's brother got a settlement from his employer for something similar

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This!!! The unemployment appeal is just one part of it. Amazon's behavior sounds like it violated multiple laws. Document everything!

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Since he has a new job now, one thing to keep in mind: Pennsylvania UC benefits are calculated based on your highest quarterly earnings during the base year. So even though he's employed now, those past earnings at Amazon still matter for his benefit eligibility and amount. That $8,800 is likely based on his earnings there, and he's entitled to those benefits if he was wrongfully terminated. For the appeal to the Board of Review, be very specific about the timeline: when he was hired, when Amazon became aware of his disabilities, when incidents occurred, when accommodation was requested, etc. Timeline clarity helps demonstrate the causal relationship between his disability, Amazon's failure to accommodate, and the incidents that led to termination.

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That's a great point about being specific with the timeline. I'm going to put together a detailed chronology tonight. The referee seemed to get confused about the sequence of events, which probably didn't help our case. And you're right about the benefit calculation - his Amazon wages were higher than his current job, which is why the benefit amount is so significant.

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