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Jessica, I'm so sorry you're going through this - the anxiety of approaching that 26-week cutoff is just crushing, especially with kids depending on you. I'm actually in week 22 right now and have been frantically researching the same questions you're asking. This thread has been incredibly valuable - I had no idea about most of these resources and programs people have mentioned. The information about needing qualifying wages to file a new claim after your benefit year ends is something that should be plastered all over the PA UC website but somehow gets buried. One thing I wanted to add that I discovered recently: if you're struggling with health insurance costs after COBRA kicks in, Pennsylvania has expanded Medicaid eligibility that might cover you and your kids during this gap period. The income limits are higher than they used to be, so it's worth checking even if you think you might not qualify. Also, I've been using the "Indeed Career Guide" section of their website which has some really helpful interview prep resources and salary negotiation tips that might help you with those upcoming interviews. Every little advantage helps right now. The community support in this thread is amazing - it's exactly what we need when facing something this scary. Sending you all the positive energy for those interviews this week. You're handling this with such grace and intelligence, and I have a good feeling something is going to work out for you! 💙
Dmitry, thank you so much for mentioning the expanded Medicaid eligibility! That's something I hadn't even thought about yet, but you're absolutely right that health insurance costs could become a huge issue once my COBRA kicks in. I'm going to look into Pennsylvania's Medicaid requirements this week - even if it just covers the kids, that would be a massive relief financially. The Indeed Career Guide tip is great too - I've been using Indeed for job searching but didn't know they had interview prep resources. I have two more interviews scheduled for next week, so I'm going to check that out tonight to help me prepare. I'm sorry you're going through this too at week 22 - it's such a scary countdown, isn't it? But you're right that this thread has been an incredible resource. I feel like I've learned more about available support systems in the past day than I did in weeks of trying to research on my own. It really helps to know there are others going through the same thing and that we can share information and support each other. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us that we find solutions before our benefits run out. Thank you for the encouragement and positive energy - sending the same right back to you! 🤞💙
Jessica, I'm really feeling for you reading through this thread. I'm actually a newcomer to this community but have been dealing with unemployment issues in another state, and the stress you're describing is so familiar. The fear of that hard cutoff with kids and a mortgage is absolutely terrifying. What's amazing is how this thread has turned into such a comprehensive resource guide - I'm honestly taking notes myself on programs I didn't know existed. The combination of emergency assistance programs, freelance work to build qualifying wages, mortgage forbearance options, and all the networking suggestions gives you such a multi-layered approach. I wanted to add one thing I learned from my own experience: consider setting up Google job alerts with very specific keywords for your field, including terms like "contract," "freelance," "project-based," and "temporary." Sometimes opportunities come up that don't get posted on the major job boards, and having those alerts can help you jump on them quickly. Also, don't underestimate the power of reaching out directly to marketing directors at local businesses - even if they don't have openings, they might know someone who does, or they might have small projects they've been putting off that could become freelance work. Your proactive approach and the way you're absorbing all this advice shows you're going to navigate through this. Those interviews this week could change everything, but even if they don't, you now have an incredible action plan. Pulling for you! 🙏
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I went through this exact same situation about 4 months ago and wanted to share my experience to hopefully ease some of your worry! I missed my RESEA scheduling deadline by 3 days because I was dealing with a family emergency and it completely slipped my mind. Like you, I immediately scheduled the makeup meeting and sent an explanation through the portal. My payments were on hold for exactly 10 days after I completed the meeting. The counselor was very understanding when I explained what happened - she told me that life happens and they see genuine mistakes like this all the time. The most important things that helped me: 1) Keep filing your weekly claims religiously even while on hold, 2) Come to the meeting with organized job search documentation, and 3) Be honest and engaged during the meeting. They even gave me some helpful job search resources I didn't know about. Don't panic about your mortgage payment - the back pay will come through once the hold is lifted. You're going to get through this just fine!
@Miguel Silva Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It s'such a relief to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing with a family emergency - that s'actually similar to my situation where life just got overwhelming and I genuinely forgot. 10 days seems to be the average from what everyone is saying, which gives me hope I can manage until then. I really appreciate you breaking down those three key points - I ve'been taking notes from everyone s'advice and will definitely have my job search stuff organized in a folder. It s'so reassuring to know the counselors are understanding about genuine life circumstances. This whole thread has honestly saved my sanity this week! I was spiraling thinking I d'lose everything over one mistake.
I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been such a huge help! I missed my RESEA scheduling deadline by 5 days last week and have been absolutely panicking about it. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope - it sounds like they really are understanding about genuine mistakes and the payment holds are temporary. I managed to get my makeup meeting scheduled for next Tuesday and I'm spending this weekend organizing all my job search documentation into a proper folder like everyone suggested. It's so frustrating that the system doesn't send better reminder notifications, especially when we're already stressed about being unemployed. But hearing that most people got their payments restored within 1-2 weeks after the meeting makes this feel manageable. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this community support means everything when you're dealing with something this stressful!
@Yuki Kobayashi You re'absolutely right about the reminder system being terrible! I just went through this same exact situation two weeks ago and was convinced my world was ending. But honestly, everyone here is giving you the real deal - the counselors really do understand that people make genuine mistakes, especially when you re'already dealing with unemployment stress. Your Tuesday meeting will go great if you come prepared with that organized folder. I brought mine in a three-ring binder sorted by date and the counselor was actually impressed with how thorough I was. My payments resumed exactly 8 days after the meeting, so you should be back on track soon! The waiting is definitely the hardest part but just keep filing those weekly claims and stay positive. This community has been such a lifesaver for moral support!
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Congrats on winning your appeal! "Reversed" definitely means you won - I went through this exact same thing about 4 months ago when my employer tried to claim I voluntarily quit after they restructured my department and offered me a completely different role with way less pay. It's such a relief when you finally get that decision letter! Since your account is already showing "Payable" status, you should see the money hit your card within 2-4 business days. Mine took exactly 3 business days after the status changed. One thing that helped me was setting up account alerts so I'd get notified immediately when deposits hit instead of constantly checking. After 3 months of waiting and stressing about bills, you're literally at the finish line now. That back pay is going to feel amazing when it finally comes through!
Thank you so much! It's incredible how many people have gone through almost identical situations with employers falsely claiming we quit. Setting up account alerts is such a smart idea - I've been driving myself crazy refreshing the page every few hours! I'm definitely going to do that right now. After all this stress and uncertainty, it's hard to believe I'm actually this close to getting paid. This whole experience has been such a learning curve about how the UC system works (and sometimes doesn't work). Really appreciate you taking the time to share your timeline - knowing it was exactly 3 days for you gives me something concrete to expect!
That's fantastic news about your account updating to "Payable" status! I went through this same situation about 5 months ago when my employer falsely claimed I quit after they eliminated my position. Once my status changed to "Payable," it took exactly 4 business days for the money to hit my ReliaCard. Since you've been filing weekly claims throughout the entire 3-month process, that back pay is going to be substantial - and well-deserved after all the stress you've been through! One thing I learned is to check your account early in the morning (like 6-7am) because UC payments often process overnight. You're literally days away from getting that relief. Congratulations on persevering through such a difficult process!
Thank you for sharing your experience and timeline! It's so helpful to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. I never thought to check early in the morning - that's a great tip about payments processing overnight! After 3 months of this nightmare, I'm honestly still in disbelief that I'm finally this close to getting paid. The stress of having bills pile up while waiting for the appeal was just incredible. Knowing it took exactly 4 days for you gives me a concrete timeline to expect. I'm definitely going to start checking at 6am instead of obsessively refreshing throughout the day!
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I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Been trying to file since yesterday and keep getting that "can't file until 1/15" message even though it's 1/18. Really frustrating because I can't afford to miss my certification window. Going to try the phone system tonight like MidnightRider suggested. Has anyone else noticed if this happens around the same time every year? Wondering if there's a pattern to these system glitches.
I've been dealing with UC for about 8 months now and from what I've seen, these glitches seem to pop up every few months - usually after holidays or when they do system updates. The good news is that based on what others posted above, PA UC has acknowledged this specific issue and extended the filing window by 3 days. Definitely try the phone system if the website is still acting up, and make sure to take screenshots of any error messages you get. Hope you can get through!
This is so frustrating! I'm having the exact same problem - been trying to file since yesterday and getting that ridiculous "can't file until 1/15" error when it's already 1/18. I'm relatively new to the UC system (only been filing for about 6 weeks) so I wasn't sure if this was normal or what. Reading through everyone's responses here has been super helpful though. I'm definitely going to try the phone system tonight and also attempt using a different browser like someone suggested. Really glad to hear from MidnightRider that PA UC acknowledged the issue and extended the filing window - that takes some pressure off at least. Has anyone had luck getting through on the phone system today, or is it still giving the same date error?
Welcome to the UC system - unfortunately these kinds of glitches are more common than they should be! I tried the phone system earlier today and it was still giving the same date error as the website, but that was around noon. Might be worth trying again tonight since they said they were working on a fix. Also definitely try Firefox or Edge like Liam suggested - sometimes the different browsers handle the UC website differently. Don't stress too much though, with the 3-day extension you should have time to get it sorted out. Keep us posted on what ends up working for you!
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I'm on day 7 of my review and this thread has been such a lifeline! Reading through everyone's experiences has really helped calm my nerves about the unknown timeline. The dashboard message tip is absolute gold - I checked immediately after reading about all the missed document requests and thankfully didn't find anything yet, but I'm definitely checking it daily now. It's honestly ridiculous that they don't send email alerts for something so important! I can't believe how many people almost had their reviews delayed because of that system flaw. I'm staying consistent with my weekly certifications and work search activities even though the financial stress is building. Thank you to everyone who documented their full journey, especially with the timelines - it really helps to know what to expect and that most people do get approved eventually. This community support means everything when you're dealing with UC uncertainty!
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•I'm on day 16 of my review and this thread has been my saving grace too! Your daily dashboard checking routine is so smart - I learned that lesson after almost missing a document request early on. It's absolutely mind-boggling that such a critical system doesn't have email notifications for important requests. That oversight has probably caused countless delays for people who don't know to check obsessively. I've been following the same approach as you with weekly certs and work search activities, and while the financial pressure is definitely mounting, reading everyone's success stories here keeps me hopeful. The waiting game is brutal but seeing that most people eventually get positive outcomes really helps. Keep staying on top of everything - you're doing all the right things! Hoping we both get good news soon.
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Malik Johnson
I'm currently on day 3 of my review and finding this thread has been such a relief! I was already starting to stress about not knowing how long this would take, but seeing everyone's experiences helps me understand this is just part of the process. I immediately went and checked my dashboard messages after reading about how many people missed document requests - thankfully nothing there yet, but I'm definitely going to make checking it part of my daily routine now. It's crazy that they don't send email notifications for something so important! I'm going to keep filing my weekly certifications and doing my work search activities like everyone recommends. Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - it's so helpful to know what to expect and that most people do eventually get approved. This community support is amazing when you're dealing with all this uncertainty!
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Tobias Lancaster
•You're being really proactive by checking your dashboard messages from day 3! That's honestly the best advice I got from this thread too. I'm on day 12 of my own review and caught a document request on day 8 only because I'd been checking daily after reading everyone's experiences here. It really is insane that there are no email notifications - such a basic feature that would save so much stress! Day 3 is still super early in the process, so try not to worry too much yet. From what I've learned here, most reviews take 2-6 weeks depending on what they're checking. The key is staying consistent with those weekly certs and work search activities like you're already planning to do. This community has been invaluable for understanding what's normal vs. what to actually worry about. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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