PA UC appeal reversed in my favor! How long until I receive payments?

Congrats on winning your appeal! In my experience, it takes about 7-10 business days for payments to start processing after a reversed decision. You should receive all back payments for weeks you properly certified. Check your payment status on the PA UC dashboard daily - it'll change from 'appeal pending' to 'in progress' to 'paid'. Make sure your payment method (direct deposit or debit card) is correctly set up in the system. The Money Network card takes an extra 7-10 days to arrive if you haven't received one yet.

Thank you!! That's such a relief to hear. I've been filing every week like clockwork even during the appeal. Will check my dashboard now to make sure my direct deposit info is correct.

happened to me last summer and i got paid like 3 days after the decision!! but my friend had to wait like 2 weeks so its not the same for everyone i guess

3 days would be amazing! I'm hoping it's on the shorter end like yours was. Did you have to call anyone or did it just start automatically?

I've been through this exact situation twice with PA UC. Here's what happens:\n\n1. The system doesn't automatically release payments when an appeal is reversed - it goes into a manual review queue\n2. Someone at UC has to manually release the hold on your claim\n3. This can take 3-21 days depending on current workload\n4. You SHOULD call them to bring attention to your case\n\nThe problem is reaching someone. I spent 4 days trying to get through on the phone before giving up. The UC phone system is absolutely BROKEN and they don't care!!!\n\nI finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 \n\nOnce I spoke to someone, they released my payments that same day. Worth it to me rather than waiting potentially weeks for them to get around to my case.

Isnt that just a waste of money??? The UC office will get to it eventually without paying some third party!!

Just be patient. The system works it just takes time. My nephew went through this exact same situation.

Can I ask how long it took for your nephew? Was it weeks or just days?

The PA UC system is SO FRUSTRATING! I won my appeal in 2024 and waited and waited and NOTHING happened until I called them. When you call, be sure to specifically ask them to

This is accurate - the appeal reversal doesn't automatically trigger payments. Someone has to manually release the payments after reviewing the referee's decision.

make sure ur still filing ur bi weekly claims while u wait! i won my appeal but didnt get paid for the 2 weeks i didnt file during the waiting period. they only backpay for weeks u actually certified for.

I've definitely been filing every two weeks without fail. Been really careful about that part at least!

This is extremely important advice. PA UC is very strict about the biweekly filing requirement even when your claim is under appeal or has other issues.

My appeal was reversed in January and I STILL havent gotten all my back pay!!! Only got partial payment. When I call they keep saying 'its in process' every single time. Its been 3 months!!! The PA UC system is completely broken and they DO NOT CARE about us!! I've talked to 5 different agents and get 5 different answers. One said I need to submit additional documents, another said everything was fine and just wait, another said there was a system glitch. I'm beyond frustrated!!!!

Oh no, that's exactly what I'm afraid of! Have you tried contacting your state representative's office? I've heard they can sometimes help with UC issues.

I did try contacting my rep but they just sent a form email saying they'd look into it. Nothing happened. The whole system is designed to make us give up.

Update on my earlier comment - make sure when you call (however you manage to get through) that you specifically ask them to check if you have any other issues on your claim besides the appeal. Sometimes claims have multiple issues, and only the appeal got resolved but there might be other flags on your account preventing payment. A common one is the quarterly wage review that happens automatically.

That's really helpful to know. I'll definitely ask about that specifically when I call. I'm starting to think I need to be really proactive about this rather than just waiting.

did u get paid yet?? im curious what happened

Not yet! It's only been 2 days since I got the decision letter. Will definitely update when something changes though!

One more thing to check - log into your PA UC account and make sure your appeal is actually showing as \

Just checked and you're right! It still shows as 'Appeal Pending' in the system even though I have the decision letter. Does that mean I definitely need to call them?

Yes, that's exactly why you need to call. The determination was made but hasn't been entered into the system yet. Someone needs to manually update your claim status.

I finally called using that Claimyr service I mentioned, and here's what happened. The agent manually released my payments but then warned me that I'd need to complete additional identity verification through ID.me before the money would actually be sent. Apparently this is standard procedure after appeals now. Just wanted to give you a heads up in case they tell you the same thing.

Thank you for the heads up! I already did the ID.me verification when I first filed, so hopefully I won't have to do it again. But good to know that might be an additional step.

any update??

Update: I called this morning and finally got through after 3 hours on hold! The rep manually released my payments and said I should see them in 2-3 business days. She also confirmed I'll get all back payments for the weeks I certified. Such a relief!!!

That's awesome news! 3 hours on hold is brutal but totally worth it to get that confirmation. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my appeal was approved last week but my online account still shows "appeal pending" just like yours did. Reading through all these comments has been super helpful in understanding what to expect. Sounds like calling is definitely the way to go rather than just waiting and hoping the system updates automatically. Did the rep mention anything about how long it typically takes for the online status to update after they manually release payments?

Thanks for sharing your experience @Nathaniel Stewart! I'm in a similar boat - won my appeal 2 weeks ago but still haven't seen any payments. Your post convinced me that I need to stop waiting and actually call them. It's frustrating that the system doesn't automatically process these reversed decisions, but at least now I know what to expect. The 3-hour hold time sounds brutal but if that's what it takes to get my money released, I'll do it. Did you end up getting your first payment within those 2-3 business days like the rep said? I'm really curious to hear if their timeline estimate was accurate!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a huge relief after 8 weeks of waiting. Based on what I've seen here, it sounds like calling them is absolutely essential - the system won't automatically release your payments even though the appeal was decided in your favor. I've been lurking in this community for a while dealing with my own UC issues, and the pattern seems to be that everyone who just waited ended up waiting way longer than those who called. The 3-hour hold time sounds awful but honestly after 8 weeks of uncertainty, a few hours on hold seems worth it to get things moving. Make sure to ask specifically about any other flags on your account when you do call - seems like appeals sometimes get resolved but other issues can still block payments. Keep us posted on how it goes!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently waiting for my appeal decision (should come any day now) and reading everyone's experiences has really prepared me for what to expect. It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) Don't wait for the system to automatically process payments after a favorable decision, 2) Call immediately even if it means hours on hold, 3) Ask specifically about other potential issues on your claim, and 4) Make sure to keep filing biweekly even during the appeal process. @Nathaniel Stewart congratulations on getting everything resolved! Your updates throughout this conversation have been so valuable for those of us going through similar situations. I'm definitely going to call the moment I get my decision letter rather than hoping the system works automatically.

This is such valuable information for anyone dealing with PA UC appeals! I'm currently in week 6 of waiting for my own appeal decision (employer disputed my eligibility claiming job abandonment when I was actually terminated for refusing unsafe working conditions). Reading through all these experiences has really opened my eyes to how the system actually works vs. how it should work. It's frustrating that winning the appeal is only half the battle - then you have to fight to actually get the payments released! I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and will call immediately once I get my decision. The fact that multiple people had to wait weeks or months until they called, but then got payments within days of calling, really shows how broken the automated system is. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences instead of just the official timelines that clearly don't reflect reality!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm going through a similar situation right now - my appeal was approved 10 days ago but I'm still waiting for payments. After reading everyone's experiences, it's clear that calling is absolutely necessary even though the hold times are brutal. One thing I want to add that might help others: I found that calling right when they open at 8 AM gives you the best chance of getting through faster. I tried calling at different times over the past week and the early morning calls had much shorter hold times (about 45 minutes vs. 3+ hours later in the day). Also, make sure you have your Social Security number, confirmation number from your decision letter, and your weekly certification dates ready before calling - it speeds up the process once you get through. @Nathaniel Stewart thanks for starting this discussion and providing all the updates! It's given me the confidence to keep pushing rather than just waiting and hoping.

This thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm dealing with my own PA UC appeal right now (filed 6 weeks ago after being wrongfully denied) and honestly had no idea that winning the appeal was just the first step. I assumed once they reversed the decision, payments would automatically start flowing. Reading everyone's experiences makes it clear that calling immediately after getting a favorable decision is absolutely critical. The fact that @Nathaniel Stewart got payments within 2-3 days of calling but @KaiEsmeralda has been waiting 3 months without proper resolution really shows how much of a difference being proactive makes. I'm definitely going to use @Victoria Stark's tip about calling right at 8 AM to avoid those brutal hold times. It's frustrating that we have to navigate such a broken system, but at least this community helps us understand the reality vs. the official process. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences - this is way more valuable than anything on the PA UC website!

This entire thread has been a goldmine of information! I'm currently dealing with my own PA UC appeal situation - filed my appeal 4 weeks ago after being denied for "voluntary quit" when I was actually laid off due to company downsizing. Reading through everyone's experiences has completely changed my expectations about what happens after (hopefully) winning the appeal. I had no idea that the system doesn't automatically process payments even after a favorable decision! The fact that @Nathaniel Stewart got his payments within days of calling but others waited months without calling really drives home how critical it is to be proactive. I'm definitely going to use @Victoria Stark's 8 AM calling strategy and make sure I have all my documentation ready. It's honestly ridiculous that we need to become experts at navigating a broken system just to get the benefits we're entitled to, but I'm so grateful for this community sharing real experiences instead of the useless official timelines. Will definitely update this thread with my own experience once I get my decision. Thanks everyone for the incredibly valuable insights!

Wow, this thread has been absolutely incredible! I'm currently waiting for my appeal decision (should come any day now after being denied for "misconduct" when I was actually terminated for reporting safety violations - classic retaliation situation). Reading everyone's experiences has completely prepared me for what to expect after hopefully winning. The biggest eye-opener is that winning the appeal is literally just step one, and then you have to fight the system all over again to actually get paid! @Nathaniel Stewart - thank you so much for sharing your entire journey and giving updates throughout the process. The fact that you got paid within 2-3 days of calling vs others waiting months without calling really proves how broken the automated system is. I'm definitely calling at 8 AM sharp the moment I get my decision letter, thanks to @Victoria Stark's timing tip. It's honestly insane that we need to become experts at navigating bureaucratic dysfunction just to get benefits we're legally entitled to, but this community is a lifesaver. I've learned more practical information from this one thread than from the entire PA UC website and all their official materials combined. Will definitely update with my own experience once I get through this process. Thanks everyone for sharing your real stories - this is exactly what people dealing with these situations need to hear!

Just went through this exact same process last month! Won my appeal after being wrongfully denied for "job abandonment" when I was actually terminated. Here's what I learned that might help you: The appeal decision letter is just step one - the PA UC system absolutely will NOT automatically release your payments even with a favorable ruling. You have to call them to manually trigger the release. Don't wait like I did for the first week thinking it would happen automatically. When you call (and yes, the hold times are brutal), make sure to ask them to check for ANY other flags or issues on your account beyond just the appeal. Sometimes there are multiple holds that need to be cleared. Also have your decision letter handy with all the reference numbers - they'll need those to pull up your case quickly. The good news is once they manually release it, payments usually start flowing within 2-3 business days just like others mentioned here. I got all my back pay for every week I had certified during the appeal period. One tip that saved me time - try calling exactly at 8 AM when they open. The hold times are much shorter in the early morning vs later in the day. Good luck and congrats on winning your appeal!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently dealing with my own PA UC situation - filed an appeal 5 weeks ago after being denied for "voluntary separation" when I was actually laid off due to company restructuring. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such an eye-opener about how the system really works vs what they tell you to expect. The biggest takeaway for me is that winning the appeal is literally just the beginning - you then have to fight the system all over again to actually get your payments released! It's mind-boggling that the system doesn't automatically process payments after a favorable decision. I'm definitely saving all the practical tips shared here: calling at 8 AM sharp to avoid brutal hold times (@Victoria Stark thank you for that!), having all documentation ready including decision letter reference numbers, asking specifically about other potential flags on the account, and most importantly - being proactive instead of waiting for the system to work automatically. @Nathaniel Stewart - congratulations on getting everything resolved and thank you for sharing your entire journey with updates! The fact that you got paid within 2-3 days of calling vs others waiting months really drives home how critical it is to call immediately after getting a favorable decision. This community is doing what PA UC should be doing - actually helping people navigate the process with real information instead of useless official timelines. Will definitely update with my own experience once I get through this maze!