To answer your original question more specifically: Current average timeframes in PA (as of June 2025) are: - Determination letter: 14-21 days after disqualification - Hearing scheduled: 4-7 weeks after appeal submission - Hearing decision: 1-3 weeks after hearing - Payment (if you win): 1-2 weeks after favorable decision So altogether, you're looking at approximately 7-13 weeks from disqualification to payment if you win your appeal. Remember to keep filing weekly claims during this entire process!

my cousin got disqualifed back in 2023 and it took him 2 months just to get a hearing. then he ended up winning but it was so stressful. make sure u have all ur paperwork ready when u finally get the hearing date!!!!

Does anyone know if we still have to do those weekly work search activities when we're on medical leave? I'm so confused about this!!

One more important thing to consider - make sure you file within the appropriate timeframe. In PA, you should file your initial claim during the first week you are unemployed. Filing late can complicate things unnecessarily. Also, be prepared that the initial determination might take longer in cases involving medical issues because they often require additional fact-finding.

Yes, they connected me directly to a UC representative who pulled up my claim and helped me. The rep told me exactly what documents they needed and the best way to submit them. For your case, make sure you emphasize that you had a FIRM offer that was rescinded through no fault of your own. That's the key to getting approved under PA's rules for voluntary quits.

One more thing - make sure you're answering your phone even if you don't recognize the number. UC examiners often call from blocked or strange numbers, and if you miss their call, it can delay your case even more. Also check your spam/junk email folder daily for any communications from them. When they finally do contact you, be prepared to clearly explain your situation in a concise, factual way.

my cousin said apply for PUA if regular uc runs out

Update: Used Claimyr this morning and got through to PA UC in about 15 minutes! The rep confirmed that I qualified for additional benefits within my current benefit year because I had enough work hours. They're processing it now and said my payments should continue without interruption. So relieved!

my buddy just went through this!! he only worked at his job for like 2 months but still got benefits bcuz he had worked at another place all last year. the key thing is how much u earned in the base year not how long u were at 1 specific job. also make sure u do the work search activities every week once ur on uc or they can cut off ur benefits real quick lol

Wanna add something important that no one has mentioned: if you quit instead of getting fired, you'll almost certainly be denied benefits! I was at a toxic job last year & quit, then got denied UC. Had to wait 3 months to find another job with zero income. So if you think they might fire you, DON'T quit first even if they suggest it!

did u check if ur Money Network card is active?? could be there instead of bank account

UPDATE: I got my money!! After sending the email to that interstate.correction address, they fixed it within 24 hours and the payment hit my account this morning. For anyone else with this issue - definitely email that special address and be super clear that it's showing paid but linked to another state somehow. Thank you everyone for your help! I can pay my rent now!

did u make sure to look for work? they won't pay if u don't do the work search activities each week. i forgot to do it one week and they stopped my payments

This whole system is so frustrating! Just when you think everything is fine, employers can throw a wrench in the works with these bogus appeals. In my experience, even after an appeal is withdrawn, there's almost always some kind of delay. The UC system seems designed to make it as difficult as possible to get benefits we're entitled to. I would not just sit back and wait. Keep calling, check your portal daily, and document everything. And definitely follow up if you don't see movement in a few days.

@confused123 - Yes, Claimyr definitely works. I was skeptical too, but after spending hours getting busy signals trying to call PA UC the normal way, it connected me to an agent in about 20 minutes. Totally worth it for getting my claim unstuck. The "monetarily ineligible" issue usually means they're missing wage information from one of your employers - that's exactly what happened to my wife.

One more thing I forgot to mention - make sure your husband's identity verification is complete. PA uses ID.me now, and sometimes people miss that step. If the system is asking him to verify his identity through ID.me, he needs to complete that before his claim can move forward. It should be clear on his dashboard if this is needed.

One more thing - if you're consistently getting partial payments, you might want to double check that your employer is properly reporting your reduced hours as a partial unemployment situation, not just reduced hours. Some employers don't understand the difference and it can cause issues down the line with your claim.

Thanks everyone for the helpful information! I understand the partial payment system much better now. I'll make sure to: 1) complete my work search activities even during partial weeks, 2) check with my employer about how they're reporting my reduced hours, and 3) be prepared for possible payment delays. Really appreciate all the advice!

UPDATE: Just checked the PA UC Twitter account and they've acknowledged a system issue with filing dates that's affecting some claims. They say they're working on a fix and recommend people keep trying or use the phone system. They also extended the filing window by 3 days for those affected.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to file successfully? The PA UC website is showing the issue has been resolved as of this morning.