To answer your earlier question - yes, they did backpay me for all the waiting weeks once my claim was approved. So at least you'll get that money eventually, though I know that doesn't help with immediate bills. And I forgot to mention - make sure you set up your direct deposit info in the system right away if you haven't already!

anyone else notice how they always seem to approve right AFTER you call them??? like they see ur number and suddenly approve ur claim lol

They make this whole process way more confusing than it needs to be 🙄 especially for people with irregular work schedules like urs. good luck!!

One other thing to keep in mind: make sure you understand how your employer reports your work to the state. Sometimes with casual/on-call work, the reporting periods can be confusing. If possible, keep your own detailed records of exactly which days you worked and how much you earned each day. This will help if there's ever a discrepancy between what you report and what your employer reports to PA UC.

One important thing to remember: You still need to complete your work search activities for any week you want to receive benefits. So the week you return, make sure you complete your required work search activities if you want to get paid for that week. And yes, definitely continue filing your weekly claims even when you answer 'no' to able and available. This keeps your claim active and prevents any gaps that could cause administrative issues.

Hey did anyone tell you about the 40% rule? If you're available at least 40% of the week, you can technically still answer YES to being able and available. So depending on which days you're gone exactly, you might still qualify for those weeks!

u can also check ur card status online if u go to the money network website and register i think. my friend did that when his card was late

For those still waiting on their PA UC debit cards, here's what you need to know about the process: 1. Initial cards are typically mailed 1-2 business days after your first payment is processed 2. Standard delivery timeframe is 7-10 business days (not calendar days) 3. Rural areas may experience slightly longer delivery times 4. If you've reached 14 business days without receiving your card, contact Money Network at 888-233-5916 5. When calling, have your full name, address, last 4 of SSN, and claim confirmation number ready 6. They can verify if the card was mailed, returned, or needs to be reissued 7. Replacement cards can be expedited for delivery within 3-5 business days if needed Remember that Money Network handles the cards, not the regular UC service center, so direct your inquiries to them specifically for faster resolution.

Just a practical tip: When changing direct deposit information for PA UC benefits, there's occasionally a one-week verification period where they'll hold the payment to ensure the new account information is correct. This doesn't happen to everyone, but it's something to be aware of. If your next payment seems delayed, this could be why. You can check your payment status in your dashboard to see if it shows "pending" longer than usual. This is a security measure to prevent fraud.

i just remembered something! when i changed my direct deposit last time they sent me an email asking me to verify the change was legit. check your email and spam folder to make sure you didnt miss anything like that!!

Glad everyone got their payments! For future reference, if you ever see this happen again, PA UC actually posts system issues on their website under the

That's really helpful advice - I never think to check there. I'll bookmark that page for the future. Thanks for all your help explaining what happened!

ur overthinking it lol just answer the questions honestly when u file. the system asks if u worked any days that week (no) and if u had any earnings for work that week (no). easy peasy

To summarize what everyone has correctly pointed out: When filing weekly claims in PA, you report gross wages for work performed during that specific week (Sunday-Saturday), regardless of when you get paid for that work. Since you didn't work any days this week, you would report 0 days worked and $0 earnings, even though you're receiving a final paycheck for work done in previous weeks. You should be eligible for full benefits for this week. Just make sure you continue filing every week, complete your work search activities (you need to do at least 2 per week), and keep documentation of your job applications.

Update on the process timing: I've helped several clients with this exact issue. After submitting your pay stubs and employment verification documents, the average resolution time is 10-14 business days. The key is ensuring you've selected "Employment Verification" as the document type when uploading. Also, send a message through the UC portal specifically mentioning: "Support staff at educational institution without reasonable assurance of continued employment requesting expedited review of employment verification documents submitted on [date]." This specific wording helps route your case to the correct department.

Quick update: I tried the Claimyr service mentioned above and actually got through to a PA UC agent this morning! They explained that my employer (the school district) reported my income under a different employer ID number than what was in their system from previous years. The agent was able to link the accounts while I was on the phone and remove the "no employment history" flag. They said my payments should process within 2-3 business days and I'll receive everything I'm owed from the weeks I've been filing. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!

have u tried checking ur email spam folder? they sent me a special verification link that went to my spam and i almost missed it. might be worth checking

UPDATE: It finally worked! I followed the advice to try early morning (5:30am) using Safari instead of Chrome, and turned off my ad blocker. The verification went through in seconds! Thanks everyone for your help. For anyone else having this issue - try different times of day and different browsers!

anyone know if you have to do the work search activities while waiting for a fact finding to be resolved? ive been doing them just in case but its really annoying if its just gonna get denied anyway

FINAL UPDATE: My claim was APPROVED! Just got the determination letter today - they agreed I was laid off and not at fault. The agent said payments should start processing in the next 1-2 business days. Such a relief! Thank you to everyone who gave advice. For anyone else going through this: 1) Keep filing weekly claims while waiting 2) Submit ALL documentation you have 3) Try to actually speak with someone (the Claimyr service really helped) 4) Be persistent and don't give up!