I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago with a closed Wells Fargo account! The stress is real when you have bills coming up. In my case, it took 9 business days total from when the bank returned the funds to when I got the paper check in my mailbox. What really helped me was calling Treasury directly (not UC) after about a week to confirm they had processed the check. They were able to tell me the exact date it was mailed, which gave me peace of mind. Also, definitely set up USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get an email every morning showing what mail is coming that day, so you'll know when to expect the check. For future payments, I switched to the ReliaCard after that mess and it's been smooth sailing ever since. Yes, there are some fees, but it's way better than dealing with returned deposits and paper check delays. Hang in there - your check is coming!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My payment got sent to my old Citizens Bank account that I closed last month. The bank rejected it yesterday and said it would be returned to Treasury by end of day. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - it sounds like I should expect about 7-9 business days for the paper check to arrive. I'm definitely going to call Treasury directly in a few days to check on the status, and I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery based on all the recommendations here. For my next payment, I think I'll switch to ReliaCard to avoid this headache in the future. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - it's such a relief to know this is a common issue that gets resolved, even if it takes longer than we'd like!

Just wanted to add my congratulations as well! I'm brand new to this community and stumbled across your thread while researching my own UC appeal process. What an incredible journey you've been on - 2 years is absolutely mind-blowing, but your persistence really paid off! Your documentation throughout this whole process is going to be so valuable for others. The fact that you went from "VOTE IN PROGRESS" to "VOTE SUBMITTED" to actually receiving your approval letter gives such a clear picture of what that final stretch looks like. I'm especially grateful for the detail about the letter being dated just 3 days after the status change but taking nearly 2 weeks to arrive by mail - that's exactly the kind of practical info that helps manage expectations. Wishing you all the best with getting that backpay processed quickly! You've definitely earned it after such a long wait.

I'm completely new to this community and just wanted to say wow - what an incredible journey you've documented here! Reading through your entire experience from the initial 2-year wait to finally getting that approval letter is both heartbreaking and inspiring. As someone who's just starting to navigate the UC system myself, your detailed breakdown of what each status change means is absolutely invaluable. The fact that "VOTE SUBMITTED" essentially means the decision is done but you still have to wait weeks for mail delivery is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that helps newcomers like me set realistic expectations. Your persistence through such a frustrating process really shows that the system, while painfully slow, can eventually work. Thank you for taking the time to update everyone with your good news - it gives hope to others still waiting! Fingers crossed your backpay processes smoothly within those 14 days.

Just want to add that as someone who's been dealing with PA UC for a while, the system can be really frustrating but it does work once you understand the timing. The key thing is that you're not actually "missing" anything by having to wait until Sunday - that's just how their weekly filing schedule works. When you file on 3/2, you'll be claiming for the week ending 2/29, which includes those 3 days you worked. Make sure you have your exact gross earnings ready (before any taxes or deductions), and don't stress too much about the reopening process - it's pretty standard. The most important thing is accurate reporting of your earnings and work search activities. You've got this!

I went through something very similar when I was doing temp work last year! The waiting period after reopening a claim is totally normal - it's not that you missed your window, it's just how their system batches everything. When you file this Sunday, you'll be claiming benefits for the week that just ended (which includes those 3 days you worked). Just make sure you report your gross wages accurately and remember that in PA, you can earn up to about 30% of your weekly benefit amount before it starts reducing your payment. Also keep your pay stub handy in case they ever audit your claim later. The partial benefit system actually works pretty well once you get used to the timing!

This thread should honestly be pinned or turned into a guide! I just helped my neighbor who was dealing with this exact same issue last week. She needed her 2023 records for Section 8 housing verification and we tried the email search first - found everything she needed in about 10 minutes. The weekly certification confirmations had her benefit amount, payment dates, everything the housing authority required. It's absolutely ridiculous that the PA UC website doesn't have a simple "view all claim history" button, but this community has basically reverse-engineered all the workarounds. The fact that we need multiple backup plans just to access our own records shows how broken the system is. Definitely saving this thread to share with other people who inevitably run into this same nightmare!

This entire thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm currently employed but keeping this saved for future reference since I work in a pretty unstable industry. What strikes me most is how many creative solutions people found - from email searches to calling services like Claimyr to visiting CareerLink in person. It really shows the power of community knowledge when official systems fail us. The fact that something as basic as "show me my own records" requires this much detective work is honestly appalling. But I'm so grateful for threads like this where people share real, practical solutions instead of just complaining. This is exactly the kind of resource that makes a difference when people are stressed about deadlines and applications. Thanks to everyone who contributed their experiences here!

So glad you got this resolved! Your experience is a perfect example of why it's so important to know your rights in the UC system. Employers often try intimidation tactics or attempt to exploit any opening they can find, especially when they realize they missed their initial opportunity to contest a claim. The fact that your employer showed up at a backdate hearing trying to contest your entire claim shows they either don't understand the process or were hoping to confuse the situation. Good on the referee for keeping things on track and explaining that separate issues require separate appeals. This is also a great reminder for anyone reading - always document everything and know your timelines. Employers have the same deadlines we do, and the system does enforce them (when it works properly). Hope your backdate decision comes back positive!

This is such a valuable thread for anyone dealing with PA UC appeals! Your situation really highlights how important it is to understand the different types of hearings and appeal deadlines. I went through something similar last year where my employer tried to bring up issues at a hearing that weren't even related to what we were there to discuss. It's frustrating that employers sometimes try these tactics, but I'm glad the system worked as it should in your case. The 15-day appeal deadline is there for a reason, and it sounds like the referee handled it properly by keeping your backdate hearing focused on the actual issue. Your experience getting through to a PA UC rep is also really helpful - so many of us struggle with those phone lines! Thanks for sharing the update and congrats on getting the clarity you needed. Hope your backdate decision comes through soon!