PA UC appeal hearing decision taking over a month - normal wait time?

same thing hapend to me last spring!! took over 6 weeks to get my decision and that was after calling them like 10 times

Unfortunately, the appeals process is experiencing significant delays in 2025. While the referee is correct that decisions are typically issued within 7-10 business days, the current backlog has extended wait times to 4-6 weeks in many cases. The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during this time, even though you won't receive payments until (and unless) your appeal is approved. The dashboard won't update until the decision is finalized and entered into the system.

This is EXACTLY why the PA UC system is a complete DISASTER!!! They expect us to wait MONTHS for decisions while our bills pile up and we can't pay rent!!! Then they wonder why people get evicted or have their utilities shut off. I had to wait 7 WEEKS for my appeal decision last year and nobody could tell me anything when I called. The system is BROKEN and nobody in Harrisburg cares!!!

when i had my appeal hearing the lady said something bout how the referee has to write up a full report with all the facts and reasoning which takes time... also said they have tons of backlog cases... mine took about 5 weeks but i won my appeal so worth the wait i guess

After my appeal hearing back in January, I waited nearly 5 weeks with no decision. I was getting desperate since I had rent coming due. I tried calling the regular UC number for days and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an agent. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The agent was able to see that my decision had actually been made but was sitting in the queue waiting to be mailed. They escalated it and I got my decision letter 3 days later (approved thankfully). Might be worth trying if you're getting close to some financial deadlines.

The current timeframe for appeal decisions is indeed longer than what's officially stated. Based on recent cases I've seen (I help people with UC issues), the average wait time is now 4-8 weeks for telephone hearings. This varies based on the complexity of your case and the referee's current caseload. A few important points to remember while waiting: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail 2. Check both your online dashboard AND your postal mail (sometimes decisions arrive by mail before the system updates) 3. If you have an attorney or representative, they may be able to make inquiries on your behalf 4. If you're approaching 6+ weeks, you can request a status update through the messaging center in your dashboard The good news is that if your appeal is approved, you'll receive back payments for all eligible weeks you properly claimed during the waiting period.

My brother in law waited like 2 months for his appeal desicion so a month isnt that bad honestly

UPDATE: Got my decision letter today - APPROVED! It took exactly 5 weeks and 2 days after my hearing. Thanks everyone for your advice and support during the wait. The letter says I should see payments within 7-10 business days for all my back weeks. Such a relief!