Missed my weekly PA UC filing deadline - what are my options?
I completely messed up and forgot to file my weekly PA unemployment claim this week. Just realized today that I missed the Friday deadline (was dealing with a family emergency). This is my 14th week on unemployment and I've never missed filing before. Will I lose this week's benefits completely? Is there any way to file late? I really can't afford to miss a payment right now with rent due next week. I've tried calling the UC service center but just get busy signals. Any advice would be really appreciated.
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Drake
You can still file late! PA UC allows you to file up to two weeks after your regular filing day. Log into your dashboard and you should still see the option to file for the missed week. The system might give you a warning about filing late, but just continue through the process. You'll need to provide a reason for filing late - just be honest about your family emergency. Your payment might be delayed by a few days but you won't lose the week completely.
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Gabriel Graham
•Thank you so much! Just checked and you're right - I can still file! What a relief. Do you know if this will affect my future claims at all? Will I be flagged in the system or something?
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Sarah Jones
happened 2 me last month, just file late & ur good. system lets u do it for like 2wks after
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Sebastian Scott
ARE YOU SURE THIS WORKS??? I missed filing TWICE last year and BOTH TIMES I lost those weeks completely!!! The system gave me some message about "no back week available" and I couldn't file at all! Called for DAYS and finally got through and they said I was JUST OUT OF LUCK! Maybe the rules changed but don't get your hopes up!!!
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Emily Sanjay
•Yeah I had something similar happen but it was because I waited too long. If you file within 2 weeks you're fine, but if you wait longer then you lose it forever. Sounds like OP just missed by a day or two so should be ok
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Jordan Walker
If you're still having trouble filing late online or need clarification about your specific situation, try using Claimyr to get through to a PA UC representative quickly. I spent days trying to get through with the regular number after missing a filing deadline, but with Claimyr I got connected to a rep in about 15 minutes. They were able to help me file for my missed week right over the phone. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Seriously saved me from missing a payment when I really needed it.
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Gabriel Graham
•Thanks for the tip! I was able to file online but I'll keep this in mind if I have any issues. The UC phone lines are impossible lately.
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Natalie Adams
Anyone else notice how the PA UC website has been super glitchy lately? I tried filing last week and kept getting error messages. Had to try like 4 different times before it went through. Wonder if that's why some people are having issues with late filing too.
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Drake
•Yes! The system has been having maintenance issues since they upgraded in January. It's especially problematic during high-traffic times like Sunday and Monday mornings. I recommend filing during off-hours like weekday evenings if possible. They're supposedly fixing these glitches but it's been ongoing for months now.
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Elijah O'Reilly
Just to clarify some misinformation here: Pennsylvania's UC regulations allow for backdating weekly claims for up to two weeks from your regular filing day. However, you need a valid reason (which it sounds like you have with your family emergency). After two weeks, you generally cannot file for that period unless there are special circumstances. One important note: if you miss TWO consecutive weeks of filing, the system may inactivate your claim entirely. In that case, you would need to reopen your claim to continue receiving benefits. To file late: 1. Log into your UC dashboard 2. Select "File for Weekly Benefits" 3. Follow the same process as normal 4. When prompted, provide your reason for late filing If the online system doesn't allow you to file, call the UC Service Center at 1-888-313-7284 for assistance. Be prepared for long wait times.
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Gabriel Graham
•Thank you for all the detailed info! I was able to file online without any issues. The system let me select "other" as my reason for filing late and I explained about the family emergency. It did give me a message saying my payment might be delayed by 2-3 business days, but that's totally fine - I'm just relieved I won't lose the week completely.
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Emily Sanjay
When I was on UC last summer I had something similar happen, I was in the hospital for 3 days and totally forgot to file. I panicked but was able to do it online about 5 days late. Money still came through but it was like 4 days later than usual. You should be fine just hurry up and do it asap!!
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Sarah Jones
make sure ur doing ur work search activities too even if ur filing late!
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Gabriel Graham
•Good reminder! I've been keeping up with all my work search requirements - that's actually documented in a spreadsheet so I don't mess that up. It was just the actual filing I missed this week.
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