This is such helpful information! I'm bookmarking this thread because I have a feeling I might need it someday. The fact that there are two separate portals for different types of overpayments is something they really should make clearer on the main website. It's crazy how many hoops people have to jump through just to pay money back to the state. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's clear the system is confusing but at least there are ways to handle it online instead of risking lost mail.

Just wanted to add another tip for anyone dealing with this - if you're having trouble finding your PUA claim number that you need for the separate portal, check your old emails from 2020-2021. I found mine in the original PUA approval email. It's formatted differently than the regular UC claim number (starts with different letters). Also, if you can't find it anywhere in your emails, you can call the PUA-specific hotline at 855-284-8545 - it's separate from the regular UC line and usually has shorter wait times. They can look up your PUA claim number with just your SSN and DOB.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That must have been such a huge relief after 2 months of stress. Based on what others have shared here, it seems like most people get their payments within 1-2 weeks, though there's definitely some variation. The fact that your status already changed to 'eligible' is a really good sign - that usually happens pretty quickly after the decision. I'd expect to see those weeks flip from 'appeal pending' to 'payable' in the next few days, and then the actual payment should follow shortly after. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line! And definitely keep filing your weekly certifications like others mentioned.

Congratulations on your victory! That feeling of relief after months of stress must be incredible. From what I've seen in this community, the Pennsylvania UC system can be frustratingly inconsistent with payment timing after appeals. Some folks get their money in under a week, while others wait 2-3 weeks or more. The good news is that your status already changed to 'eligible' - that's usually the first domino to fall. Keep an eye on those individual weeks switching from 'appeal pending' to 'payable' over the next few days. Once that happens, payment typically follows within 24-48 hours. In the meantime, definitely keep filing your weekly certifications and try not to stress too much about the exact timing. You've already won the hard part! If you don't see any movement after 10 business days, that's when I'd consider reaching out to them directly.

Quick update on my earlier comment - when you file those backdated weeks, make sure you answer the questions exactly the same way you would have at the time. Like if they ask if you were able and available to work, say yes (assuming you were). The system might flag your claim for review if your answers don't make sense for someone who was unemployed at the time. Also, once you do get all your backdated weeks processed, the payments usually come all at once, not spread out. So be on the lookout for a larger deposit to your Money Network card.

Congratulations on your successful appeal! That's such a huge relief after months of stress. Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me when I went through this process - after you file all your backdated weeks, keep checking your claim status daily in the system. Sometimes there can be small hiccups that require quick action, like if one of the weeks gets flagged for additional review. Also, make sure your direct deposit/Money Network card info is still current since it's been a few months. Nothing worse than having payments bounce back due to outdated banking info! Wishing you a smooth process getting those 8 weeks of backpay.

Hey Isaac, congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a huge relief after 3 months of fighting the system. I'm currently waiting for my own appeal hearing next week (similar situation - employer claiming misconduct for what was really downsizing) so this thread is incredibly helpful. Really appreciate everyone sharing their actual timelines and experiences. The 11-day turnaround you got seems pretty consistent with what others have posted here. I'm bookmarking this thread to reference once I hopefully win my case too. Quick question - did the referee's decision come through email or regular mail? I'm trying to figure out how I'll know the outcome after my hearing. And thanks for updating us with your timeline - knowing what to expect makes this whole process so much less stressful!

Isaac, huge congratulations on winning your appeal and getting those first payments! Your timeline is really encouraging for others going through this process. I'm curious - when you say they're doing it in batches, did you get any notification about when to expect the remaining payments, or are you just waiting to see when they show up? Also wanted to mention for anyone else reading this who might be in a similar boat - if you're struggling financially while waiting for back payments, some local food banks and community organizations have emergency assistance programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment decisions. United Way's 211 service can help connect you with resources in your area. The waiting period is brutal but there are sometimes stopgap measures available to help with basics like food and utilities. Thanks for taking the time to update us - these real experiences are so valuable for people navigating this confusing system!

Hey there! I actually just went through this exact same process about 6 weeks ago. Won my appeal after they initially denied me for "job abandonment" when I had to leave due to unsafe working conditions. Here's what happened with my timeline: After winning the appeal, it took exactly 6 business days for the money to hit my Money Network card. BUT - and this is important - I had to call them to get the backdated claims processed first. Without those backdated claims, you won't see any of that $4,200. I used a trick I learned here - call exactly at 8:00am when they open, have your SSN and PIN ready, and be prepared to wait on hold for 30-45 minutes. Tuesday mornings seemed to work best for me. Once I got through, the agent was actually really helpful and got all my missed weeks processed in about 10 minutes. One heads up - they paid me in two separate deposits. The first was for the most recent 4 weeks, then 2 days later I got the rest. Don't panic if you don't see the full amount at first! Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!

Congrats on winning your appeal! That's such a relief after 7 weeks of fighting the system. I went through something similar last year - also got denied initially for "voluntary quit" even though my employer made my position impossible to maintain. From what I've seen here and experienced myself, you definitely need to get those backdated claims filed ASAP or you'll lose that money. The timeline for payment seems to vary a lot - I've seen people report anywhere from 4 days to 3 weeks depending on if there are any other issues in the system. One thing that helped me was checking my online account daily after the appeal win. Sometimes they'll flag additional issues that need to be resolved before they release payments, and the notifications don't always work properly. Also make sure your direct deposit info or Money Network card details are all current. Hope you get that $4,200 soon - being behind on rent while waiting for UC is so stressful. Keep us posted on your timeline once things start moving!