Can I file my weekly PA UC claim after my BYE date this Saturday?

Yes, you can file on Sunday for the week ending on your BYE date. The system lets you file for any week that was within your benefit year, even if you're filing after the BYE date. Just make sure you file on time (by Friday the 19th). After that, if you still need benefits, you'll have to file a new application to establish a new benefit year.

jst went thru this last month. u can def file for the last week. then u gotta reapply all over again if u need more $$ after that. system was confusing but worked ok

DON'T WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY!!! File as early as possible on Sunday. The system gets super glitchy around BYE dates and sometimes throws random errors. If you wait until the last day and then have problems, you might not get it resolved in time. And make sure you screenshot EVERYTHING as proof you filed on time in case something goes wrong!!!

To add some clarity here: the Benefit Year End date (BYE) marks the end of your 52-week benefit period, but you're absolutely entitled to file for that final week. The PA UC system is programmed to accept claims for any week within your benefit year, even if you're filing after your BYE date has passed. After filing this final claim, if you need to continue receiving benefits, you'll need to file a new application. Keep in mind that to qualify for a new benefit year, you'll need to have earned qualifying wages during your base period (typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). If you encounter any issues with the online system, you might need to speak with a representative directly. The PA UC phone lines are notoriously difficult to get through, especially at the beginning of each quarter when many BYEs occur.

If you do need to call them about any issues, I highly recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in the exact same situation last month and couldn't get through on the phone for days. Claimyr got me connected to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The agent told me that filing for that last week is totally fine even after the BYE date, but there can sometimes be system flags that need to be manually cleared. Better to have a way to reach them just in case.

This whole BYE date thing is so confusing! I thought my benefits just stopped completely on that date. The PA UC website really needs to explain this stuff better.

btw make sure ur work search records r good cuz they check those more on the last week sometimes

My BYE date was in January and let me tell you about the headache I went through... Filed my last week no problem, but then my new application got stuck in review for 6 WEEKS because they said they needed to verify my identity again even though nothing had changed. Make sure you have all your ID documents ready if you need to file a new claim! They wanted my SS card, birth certificate, driver's license, AND a utility bill all over again.

Just to follow up on this thread: the process for filing after your BYE date has actually improved recently. The PA UC system was updated in February 2025 to better handle these transition weeks. You should see a message when you log in acknowledging that you're filing for a week within your benefit year but after your BYE date. This is perfectly normal. Also, if you need to file a new application, there's now a streamlined process that carries over much of your information from your previous claim. It's still not perfect, but it's better than it was last year.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My BYE date is coming up in two weeks and I was totally panicking about it. This thread has been so helpful - I had no idea you could still file for that final week after your benefit year ends. The PA UC system really doesn't make this clear at all. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially about the system updates in February. It's such a relief to know this is normal and that others have successfully navigated this process!