Can I still collect PA UC benefits after moving to NJ? Address change question

YES you can still collect! I moved to Delaware last year while on PA unemployment and it was fine. You just need to update your mailing address in the system. Log into your dashboard and go to "View/Maintain Account Information" and then update your contact details. Your benefits won't stop - you're eligible based on where you WORKED not where you LIVE.

make sure u still do the weekly claims on time tho. moving doesn't change ur responsibilities for claiming

While it's true you can collect while living in another state, there are some important things to remember: 1. You must still be available for work in PA. If you move too far away, they could question whether you're truly able to accept PA employment. 2. You need to update your address in the system immediately, as mentioned above. 3. All your job search activities must still comply with PA requirements, not NJ requirements. 4. You'll still need to be able to attend any in-person meetings if requested (though most are phone/virtual now). I helped my brother navigate this exact situation when he moved to Maryland last year while on PA benefits. Just make sure you're transparent about the move.

jst make sure ur mail forwrding is set up with post office too bc sometims uc sends important stuff by mail that u dont wanna miss

When I moved back to my parents during covid (still in PA tho) I forgot to update my address for like 3 weeks and nothing bad happened. But definitely update it when you remember!

One thing no one has mentioned is that you should also be prepared for potential delays in reaching PA UC if issues come up after you move. Since you'll be out of state, you might find it even harder than usual to get through on the phone lines if problems arise with your claim. I had a friend who moved to Virginia while on PA benefits and when an "open issue" suddenly appeared on her claim, she spent weeks trying to reach someone. She finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped her get through to an agent within an hour instead of days of redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Just something to keep in your back pocket if you run into issues after moving out of state and need to reach PA UC quickly.

hey my cousin did this last yr, moved to ohio, only thing is make sure ur looking for work that u can actually take. they asked him in an interview if he could take a job in pittsburgh and he said no cuz he was in ohio, and they almost disqualified him!!! he had to explain he could do remote work. so just be careful how u answer stuff

To answer your question about payment delays - I didn't experience any when I updated my address. The system processed it right away and my payments continued without interruption. But definitely set up mail forwarding like someone else suggested just to be safe!

The REAL question is why are benefits so LOW that you have to move back with family?? PA benefits max out at $716/week which is NOTHING in today's economy!!! They haven't raised the maximum in YEARS while rent has doubled!!! The whole system needs to be overhauled!!

I went through this exact same situation last fall when I moved from Pittsburgh to my sister's place in Maryland. The good news is you can definitely keep your PA benefits! A few practical tips from my experience: 1. Update your address ASAP in the UC system - don't wait until the last minute 2. Keep screenshots of your address change confirmation just in case 3. Make sure your new address can receive mail reliably (some apartments have issues with mail delivery) 4. When doing your weekly certifications, you can still mark that you're available for work - just be prepared to explain you're willing to work remotely or commute back to PA if asked The only hiccup I had was when they called me for a random eligibility interview about 2 months after I moved. The agent asked if I was still looking for work in PA and I explained I was focusing on remote positions and could commute back if needed. No issues after that. You're making a smart financial move - don't let the system stress you out more than necessary! Just stay on top of your weekly claims and keep good records.

I'm actually going through this exact situation right now! I moved to NJ from PA about a month ago while on UC benefits. Here's what I learned: The address update process is super easy - just log into your UC dashboard and update it under account information like others mentioned. My payments continued without any interruption. One thing I'd add is to make sure you keep track of your job search activities in a spreadsheet or something. Since you'll be living in NJ but claiming PA benefits, you want to be extra organized in case they ever ask about your work search efforts. I've been applying to both remote positions and jobs in PA that I could commute to from my new NJ location. Also, if you're planning to look for work in NJ too (which makes sense since you'll be living there), just remember those applications can count toward your PA work search requirements as long as you're willing to accept the position. The move has actually worked out great for me financially - I'm saving about $1200/month living with family, which is helping me build up some savings while I job hunt. Good luck with your move!