does anyone know if theres a way to do this online instead of calling? the pa treasury website is confusing

Update: I finally got through to Treasury this morning after about 45 minutes on hold. They confirmed my direct deposit had expired after exactly 12 months. Got it set up again and they said my next payment will be direct deposit. Thanks everyone for your help!

btw if u worked at a school have u tried applying at daycares or afterschool programs?? they always need people with experience working w/ kids and it might be easier to get in there vs regular office jobs esp if u have special needs experience

I'm new to this community but wanted to share something that might help while you're job searching. Since you have experience with special needs students, you might want to look into home health aide or personal care assistant positions. Many families need support workers for children or adults with disabilities, and your school district experience would be valuable. Companies like Comfort Keepers, Home Instead, and Visiting Angels are often hiring. The pay is usually decent and some offer flexible scheduling. Also, don't forget to check with your local Area Agency on Aging - they sometimes have listings for disability support services. Hope this helps and good luck with your job search!

Thanks everyone for your help! I finally got through to someone at the UC office (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned - it actually worked!). The rep confirmed what most of you said - once I hit 26 weeks, that's it for this benefit year regardless of remaining balance. However, she did say that since I worked for those 6 weeks during my current benefit year, I can file a new application after my benefits end next week. Whether I qualify will depend on if I earned enough during those 6 weeks (about 6x my weekly benefit rate across at least 6 credit weeks). She ran some preliminary numbers and thinks I might just barely qualify, but she said I need to wait until after my current benefits officially exhaust before applying. So fingers crossed that works out! I have an interview next week too, so hopefully something comes through. Thanks again for all your help and advice!

Wow, this is exactly the situation I'm worried about facing in a few months! I'm currently on week 18 of my benefits and still have about $3,200 left in my maximum benefit amount. It's so frustrating to think that money might just disappear if I can't find work in the next 8 weeks. @CosmicCrusader - really glad you were able to get through to someone and that you might qualify for a new claim! That gives me some hope. I've been doing some freelance work here and there during my benefit year, so maybe I'll be in a similar boat. Has anyone else here successfully filed a new claim after exhausting their weeks but not their dollar amount? I'd love to hear about your experience with the process and what documentation they needed.

Yes, attending networking events specifically focused on employment opportunities does count as a work search activity in PA. The senior job networking group would qualify. Regarding your severance agreement, you should have it ready during your initial application. There will be questions about severance during the application process, and you may need to provide the agreement either during the initial filing or shortly after. Remember that even though you're 68, you're still eligible for your full benefit entitlement. Your claim isn't affected by your age, only by your work history, earnings, and current part-time income.

As someone who just went through a similar situation at 62, I wanted to add a few practical tips that really helped me: 1) File online early in the morning (like 6-7 AM) - the system seems to work better then and you're less likely to get kicked out mid-application 2) Have your last employer's info ready including their UC account number if you can find it (sometimes on your final paystub) 3) When they ask about your reason for separation, be very clear it was a layoff/reduction in force, not resignation 4) For the work search requirement - I found that applying through company websites directly counted better than just using job boards like Indeed. They seem to prefer when you can provide specific company contact info The partial benefits calculation worked out better for me than I expected. Even though my part-time job was only bringing in about $300/week, I was still getting a decent partial UC payment that made a real difference. Good luck with your application! The process is confusing but once you get through the initial filing it gets more routine.

This is such a stressful situation! I'm going through something similar - my benefit year ends next month and I still have about $2,800 left. It's so frustrating that PA just lets that money disappear when people still need it. I've been job hunting for months with no luck, and now I'm worried I won't qualify for a new claim since I haven't worked enough. The whole system feels designed to push people off benefits even when they're legitimately trying to find work. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - at least now I know what to expect, even if it's not good news.

I'm facing the exact same situation! My benefit year ends in about 5 weeks and I have around $3,500 left. Reading through everyone's responses here is both helpful and terrifying. It's crazy that PA just lets that money vanish when people are still actively looking for work. I did some temp work earlier this year but I'm not sure if it was enough to meet that 6x weekly benefit requirement. The uncertainty is killing me - I can't afford a gap in payments with rent and bills due. Has anyone had luck with the timing of filing the new application? Some sources say file exactly on the end date, others say you can file up to a week before. Really don't want to mess this up!