Got unexpected PA UC overpayment letter for $2100 from 2021 - anyone else?

Yes!! I just got one yesterday for $3400 from late 2021. I think there might be some kind of system audit happening at PA UC right now. Mine claims I was overpaid for weeks I'm 100% sure I never even filed for. I was already working by then too. Call them ASAP to dispute it - you only have 15 days from the date on the letter to file an appeal.

same thing happend to me but mine was for $1900. Got the letter on Monday. seems fishy that were all getting these at once

After dealing with PA unemployment for years, I've learned these bulk overpayment notices happen every so often. It's usually because they're auditing old claims and their system flags things incorrectly. You MUST appeal within 15 days though - that deadline is strictly enforced! If you miss it, you'll have a much harder time getting it resolved. Bring documentation showing: 1. Your last date of UC benefits (payment history) 2. Your employment start date (offer letter/first paystub) 3. Any communication confirming you stopped filing If you need to talk to a human at UC (which you definitely do), I discovered a service called Claimyr that actually connects you to UC agents without the endless busy signals. Saved me hours of redial hell during my overpayment issue last year. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2

It's legit - they use some kind of tech that keeps dialing for you and grabs a spot in the queue when it opens. I was skeptical too but it worked when I had an overpayment issue. And right now with all these notices going out, the regular phone lines are probably completely jammed.

dont bother calling PA UC a million times!! go directly to appealing, you can do it online through your dashboard or by mail. i wasted 3 days trying to call about my overpayment before someone told me i should just appeal directly. saved myself so much frustration!

i went thru this EXACT thing in January!!! mine was also from 2021 but for $4200!!! PA UC is THE WORST. took me 2 months to get it fixed and they still send me letters saying I owe them. complete nightmare!!!!!

I work with unemployment cases, and this happens more than you'd think. PA UC is currently doing a systematic review of pandemic-era claims (2020-2021), which is why several of you are receiving these notices simultaneously. Important facts about PA UC overpayment notices: 1. The 15-day appeal deadline is strict and based on the MAILING date, not when you received it 2. Filing an appeal immediately stops any collection activity until resolved 3. You can appeal online through your PA UC dashboard or by mail (certified is best) 4. If successful, you'll receive a Notice of Revised Determination For your appeal, provide documentation that proves you were employed during the disputed weeks. The most compelling evidence is: - Pay stubs covering the period in question - Letter from employer confirming employment dates - Bank statements showing regular employment deposits - W-2 from 2021 showing employment If your appeal is denied, you can request a hearing, but it's much easier to win at the initial appeal stage.

my cousin got 1 of these last month and ignored it cuz he thought it was a scam lol now hes in big trouble with collections. dont ignore it!!!

Just wanted to update everyone. I had my appeal hearing yesterday for my similar overpayment notice. The examiner immediately saw the error when I showed my employment records. She said their system flagged a bunch of 2021 claims incorrectly during a recent audit. My case was dismissed on the spot! For anyone else dealing with this, definitely appeal and bring documentation of your employment during those weeks they claim you were paid.