How to cancel PA UC appeal for overpayment that's already with referee?
Just realized I made a big mistake. I filed an appeal for an overpayment notice because I thought UC made an error, but now I understand where I went wrong with my reporting. Problem is the appeal has already been sent to a referee! Any way to just cancel it and pay what I owe? Don't want to waste everyone's time since I know I'm in the wrong now. I'm away from home and can't use a computer - just my phone. Need a number to call asap. Thanks!
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Natasha Kuznetsova
You can call the PA UC Appeals office directly at 717-787-8822 to request your appeal be withdrawn. Let them know you understand the overpayment and want to cancel the hearing. Have your appeal paperwork handy as they'll ask for the appeal number/date. If you can't reach them after a few tries, you could also attend the hearing and just tell the referee you want to withdraw the appeal.
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Oliver Wagner
•Thanks so much! Will try that number first thing tomorrow. Do you know if there's any penalty for filing an appeal and then withdrawing it? I'm worried they might think I was trying to game the system.
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Javier Mendoza
i had similar thing happen last year. just showed up to hearing and told the ref i wanted to drop it. super easy, no questions asked. they just had me sign a form saying i was withdrawing voluntarily
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Oliver Wagner
•That's good to know - thank you. My hearing date isn't for another 3 weeks though, so I'd rather cancel sooner if possible.
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Emma Thompson
To officially withdraw an appeal, you should submit it in writing to be safe. Mail a letter to the UC Appeals Office with your name, last 4 of SSN, appeal number, and a statement you wish to withdraw. You could also attend the hearing and withdraw in person as others suggested, but written documentation provides better protection. There's no penalty for withdrawing an appeal - happens frequently.
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Malik Davis
•Is it really necessary to mail it? The hearing's already scheduled and OP doesn't have computer access. Seems like calling would be faster and easier, especially if they need to set up a payment plan for the overpayment. The bureaucracy in this state drives me CRAZY!!
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Isabella Santos
Try calling 1-888-313-7284, that's the regular UC number. When you get the automated system, keep pressing options that lead to speaking with an agent about an existing claim. Have your SSN and PIN ready. They might transfer you to appeals but at least you'll reach a human. Be prepared to wait on hold though!
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Oliver Wagner
•I've been trying that number for days but can't get through! Just busy signals or the automated message saying call volume is too high. That's why I was hoping for a direct appeals number.
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StarStrider
I went through something like this in January! The best way to reach PA UC when the lines are jammed is using Claimyr.com. It's a service that connects you with an actual UC rep without the endless busy signals. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Saved me days of frustration when I needed to fix an issue with my claim. You can use it from your phone too.
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Ravi Gupta
•does that really work? never heard of it before but so tired of calling pa uc 50 times a day
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StarStrider
•Yeah, it definitely works. I was skeptical too but after trying for a week to get through on my own, I was desperate. Got connected to an agent in about 40 minutes which beat the hundreds of redials I was doing before.
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Oliver Wagner
UPDATE: I tried the appeals office number and finally got through! They said I need to submit a written withdrawal request but they're letting me email it to them since I explained my situation. The lady was actually really nice about it. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•That's great news! Glad you got it resolved. Make sure to keep a copy of that email and get confirmation they received it. Then follow up on setting up a payment plan for the overpayment if needed. Sometimes withdrawing an appeal can fast-track you to collections if you don't act quickly on repayment options.
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Malik Davis
This whole overpayment system is such a MESS! I got hit with a $4,200 overpayment last month because they said I didn't report earnings correctly, but I SWEAR I did everything by the book! Now I'm appealing but reading your post has me worried maybe I missed something in the fine print. The PA UC website is impossible to navigate even when you DO have computer access!!!
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Emma Thompson
•You should double-check your reported earnings against your pay stubs. Common overpayment issues include: 1) reporting net instead of gross wages, 2) misreporting the week ending dates, 3) not reporting cash/unreported income, and 4) incorrectly calculating part-time hours. If you're confident you reported correctly, proceed with your appeal.
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