PA UC benefit year ended - Anyone successfully reapplied and got approved?

i reapplied in february after my benefit year ended. got approved but took almost 8 weeks!! they wanted new paystubs and everything just like first time. keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the new application decision!!!

This is a normal part of the PA UC process. When your benefit year ends, you must file a new application even if you haven't used all your benefits. The system will evaluate your work and earnings during your base period (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). Since you've been working part-time, those earnings will be considered in your new claim determination. Make sure to have documentation ready for: 1. All employment in the last 18 months 2. Accurate earnings information 3. Reason for reduced hours (if applicable) And yes, definitely continue filing weekly claims during the wait period. If approved, you'll receive backpay for eligible weeks.

went thru this last month. my new benefit rate was WAY lower than before because I only had part time work since my original claim. but I still got approved. be ready for a lower weekly amount tho!!!

my first benefit was $410 weekly and new one is only $215... so about half. depends on how much you earned in your base period

The process for refiling at the end of your benefit year follows specific rules. To qualify, you need to have earned at least 6x your weekly benefit rate in covered employment since filing your initial claim. In your case, that would be approximately $2,268 (6 × $378). With 15 hours weekly at $15/hour over several months, you've likely met this requirement. However, your new weekly benefit amount will be calculated based on your recent earnings, which will likely be lower than your previous rate. The timeline varies, but PA UC is currently processing new applications within 4-6 weeks. Make sure your work search activities are properly documented each week while you wait.

I filed a new application in January and THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU FAIL! They rejected me saying I didn't have enough wages even though I worked part-time the whole year. Then they wanted me to prove I was searching for work even though there were NO JOBS in my field. The whole system is BROKEN!!

If you're worried about the wait time, I found a service called Claimyr that helped me actually get through to a PA UC representative when I was in your exact situation. I was on hold for days trying to check on my reapplication status until I tried their service. They got me connected to an agent who actually explained my claim status and why it was taking longer than expected. You can see how it works at claimyr.com or watch their demo at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - definitely worth it when you're waiting on money for bills.

dont forget to do ur work searches while waiting!!!!! i messed up and didnt do them for 2 weeks thinking i didnt need to while waiting for new approval and they denied me those weeks even tho i was eligible otherwise

Update: I submitted my new application yesterday and the system is showing an "open issue" already. Is this normal? Should I try calling them to find out what the issue is? I'm getting really anxious about this whole process.