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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!
This is super helpful, thank you! 6 business days isn't too bad, and I really appreciate the calling tip about 8am on Tuesday mornings. I've been trying at random times with no luck. The two separate deposits thing is good to know too - I probably would have panicked if I only saw partial payment at first. Did you have to provide any additional documentation when you called, or was it pretty straightforward once you got through to an agent?
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!
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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!
Mateo Hernandez
after all this happens make SURE u set up direct deposit for future payments!!! go to ur dashboard and change payment method. the cards r nothing but trouble
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Ethan Taylor
•This is excellent advice. Direct deposit is much more reliable once properly set up. Just be aware that the first payment after switching might take an extra 1-2 business days as the system processes the change.
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I'm going through the exact same situation right now! My card was supposedly shipped 5 days ago and still nothing. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like it could be anywhere from 8 days to 3 weeks. The fact that the money transfers automatically to the replacement card is the best news I've heard all week though. I'm definitely going to call that Money Network number tomorrow to double-check my address is correct in their system. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not alone in this nightmare!
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