PA UC PIN missing from claim confirmation letter - how to recover it?

same thing happened to me last month. they send the pin in a separate letter for security reasons. should come in a few days

The PIN always comes in a separate mailing for security purposes. This is normal procedure. Your PIN letter should arrive within 3-5 business days after your initial claim confirmation. If you don't receive it within a week, you can request a PIN reset through the PA UC website or by calling the service center. Also, don't worry too much about filing this Sunday - you have until Friday of the following week to file your weekly certification without it being considered late. The system gives you some buffer time specifically because they know new claimants might be waiting on PINs or have trouble with the system.

UGH The STUPID PA UC system is THE WORST!!! They should tell people clearly that the PIN comes separate!!! I panicked about this too and wasted HOURS trying to get through on the phone!! Then waited another WEEK for the stupid PIN to show up while bills were piling up!!! WHY can't they just email the PIN or let us create our own online??? It's 2025 for crying out loud!!!

If you're really in a hurry and can't wait for the PIN letter, I had success using Claimyr to get through to an actual PA UC agent who helped reset my PIN over the phone. I was skeptical at first but their system actually works - got through to an agent in about 10 minutes instead of spending days trying to call myself. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The website is claimyr.com - totally worth it when you're in a situation where you need to talk to someone right away. The agent I spoke with was able to verify my identity and issue a temporary PIN during the call.

To add some clarity here: The PA UC system deliberately sends PINs in separate mailings as a security measure to prevent fraud. Here's the typical timeline: 1. Initial claim confirmation letter (1-3 days after filing) 2. PIN letter (3-5 days after filing) 3. Financial determination letter (7-10 days after filing) If your PIN doesn't arrive within 7 business days of filing, you should either: - Use the "Forgot PIN" option on the PA UC website - Call the UC service center at 888-313-7284 - Visit a PA CareerLink office in person (bring ID) And yes, for weekly certifications, the system gives you from Sunday through Friday of that week to file, so you do have some flexibility.

when i filed my claim back in January they actually told me they were planning to switch to a new system where you create your own PIN online instead of getting it in the mail but i guess they haven't done that yet. so annoying how government agencies take forever to upgrade their systems

UPDATE: My PIN came in the mail today! You all were right about it being in a separate letter. Looks like it took exactly 5 business days after my confirmation letter. Thanks to everyone who helped calm me down! Now I just need to figure out how this weekly certification thing works...

Congrats on getting your PIN! Just wanted to add a tip for the weekly certifications - make sure you keep track of all your job search activities throughout the week (where you applied, when, contact info) because they sometimes audit claims and ask for proof. I learned this the hard way when they requested documentation for my job searches from several weeks back. Also, if you worked ANY hours during a week, even just a few, make sure to report those earnings accurately. Better to be overly detailed than risk any issues later!