PA UC Treasury check sent to old address after filing tracker form - how long until new check arrives?

I went through this exact situation last year. After submitting the tracker form, it took about 3-4 weeks for them to issue a replacement check. The Treasury has to confirm the original check wasn't cashed, void it in their system, then process a new payment. Unfortunately there's no way to expedite this process. Make sure you've updated your address in both the Treasury system AND on your UC dashboard as they don't always communicate with each other. Hope this helps!

OMG the same thing happened to me but my check was for way less (like $890). I moved and forgot to update my address EVERYWHERE and it was such a mess!!! I think mine took like 5 weeks to get the new check which was a NIGHTMARE. But I think it depends on how busy they are? Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be faster. Did you keep the confirmation number from the tracker form? YOU NEED THAT if you want to follow up!!!

Here's the thing with PA Treasury - they operate differently than the UC department. When they reissue checks, they batch process them at specific times of the month. So depending on when you submitted your tracker form, you might catch the next processing cycle or miss it and have to wait for the following one. I'd suggest also filing an address change directly with Treasury (separate from your UC profile) to make sure there's no confusion. Their systems don't talk to each other as well as they should. For what it's worth, my replacement took exactly 17 business days last summer.

Sorry about your situation! Been there and it SUCKS. One thing to try while waiting - go to your local state rep's office. They can sometimes help speed things up with Treasury. My neighbor did this and got her check within 10 days instead of waiting a month+. Worth a shot!

If you need to speak directly with someone at PA UC about this, I would recommend using Claimyr. It helped me get through to an actual human at unemployment when I had a similar issue with a lost check. Their service connects you with a UC agent quickly instead of dealing with busy signals and getting disconnected. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The UC agent I spoke with was able to put notes on my account to prioritize the reissue, and I got my replacement check about 2 weeks faster than my neighbor who was in the same situation but didn't speak to anyone.

Hey just wanted to update - I actually just remembered that when I was waiting for my reissued check, I asked if they could direct deposit it instead of mailing another check, and they said YES!! Did u ask about that option?? Might be faster than waiting for mail!

One important thing to note: if your check was for a large amount like you mentioned ($1,475), Treasury might flag it for additional verification before reissuing. This is standard procedure to prevent fraud, but it can add another 5-7 business days to the process. If you do manage to get through to someone, specifically ask if your replacement check has been flagged for verification and if there's anything you can do to expedite that process.

just wanted to say i feel your pain! landlords dont care about UC check issues, they just want their money! maybe show your landlord the tracker form confirmation as proof that youre not making excuses? some landlords will work with you if you show them actual proof of whats going on

Just to follow up on what others have said - the Treasury Department and UC are separate entities, which is why this process is so complicated. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call Treasury directly (not UC) at 717-787-6998 to check status 2. Ask specifically if your replacement has been scheduled for the next check run 3. Request direct deposit if possible (though not always an option for reissued checks) 4. Update your address in BOTH systems to prevent future issues Also, document every call you make (date, time, who you spoke with). This will be important if you need to escalate the issue.

when this happened to my cousin they told him 4-6 weeks but he got it in like 3 weeks. the whole system is messed up tho honestly. good luck!!

I had this exact same situation happen to me about 6 months ago! My check was around $1,200 and got sent to my old address when I moved. Here's what I learned from the experience: The Treasury replacement process is painfully slow, but there are a few things that might help speed it up: 1. Call the Treasury number (717-787-6998) every few days to check status - sometimes they can give you updates on where your replacement is in the queue 2. If you can get through to UC (try early morning around 8am), ask them to put a priority note on your account 3. Contact your state representative's office - they have a constituent services department that can sometimes push things through faster Mine took about 4 weeks total, but I think it would have been faster if I'd known about the state rep option earlier. Also, make sure you've updated your address in BOTH the UC system AND the Treasury system separately - they don't sync automatically. Hang in there! I know how stressful it is when rent is due and you're waiting on money that's rightfully yours. The check will come, it's just frustratingly slow.

I'm going through almost the exact same thing right now! My check was for $1,380 and got sent to my old address when I moved last month. I filed the tracker form about 10 days ago and still haven't heard anything back. Reading through all these responses is both helpful and terrifying - sounds like I'm in for a long wait! Has anyone tried calling multiple times in the same week to check status, or does that actually slow things down? I don't want to be annoying but I'm also really anxious about when this will get resolved. My landlord is already asking questions about next month's rent and I'm running out of ways to reassure him that the money is coming. Also @Nina Chan - definitely try the state rep office! I called mine yesterday and they said they'd look into it, though they warned me it might still take 2-3 weeks even with their help. But at least it felt like I was doing something proactive instead of just sitting around waiting.

I'm really sorry you're going through this stress - the whole PA Treasury reissue process is such a nightmare when you need the money urgently! I went through something similar about 8 months ago and here's what actually helped me get results faster: 1. Call the Treasury number (717-787-6998) first thing in the morning around 8:15 AM - that's when I had the most luck getting through to someone who could actually look up my case 2. When you do get someone, ask specifically if your replacement has been "queued for the next check run" and what date that run is scheduled for 3. If they say it hasn't been queued yet, ask what's holding it up - sometimes there are simple verification steps you can complete over the phone The state rep suggestion is GOLD - mine was able to get my replacement processed in about 2 weeks instead of the 4-6 weeks they originally quoted me. Also, since your amount is over $1,400, there's a good chance it got flagged for additional fraud verification which adds time. But the good news is that once it clears that verification, the actual check gets issued pretty quickly. Document every call with dates and names - it really helps when you need to follow up. Hang in there, the check will come!