PA UC benefits ending - Can I apply for UI in previous state where I worked during 18-month base period?

Yes, you can potentially apply for benefits in Nevada based on your work history there. This is called a combined wage claim. Since part of your base period employment was in Nevada, and you've exhausted PA benefits based on your limited PA employment, you may be eligible for Nevada benefits. You should contact the Nevada unemployment office directly to start this process. They'll need information about both your Nevada and PA employment history.

I did something kinda like this but opposite direction. Worked in NJ then PA. You gotta call Nevada asap and ask them directly cuz every state handles this stuff different. Good luck getting thru tho - took me DAYS of calling

Your situation is exactly why I HATE the UC system!! Its all designed to confuse ppl and make it hard to get benefits u actually EARNED!! I went thru similar with Ohio/PA and spent WEEKS trying to get someone on the phone who knew what they were talking about. Half the agents dont even understand their own rules!!! Make sure u document EVERYTHING and get names of who u talk to!!!

I had a similar situation but with PA and Maryland. Here's what you need to know: You can file an interstate claim with Nevada, but there are a few important things to consider: 1. Nevada will use their own base period calculation which might be different from PA 2. You'll need to meet Nevada's eligibility requirements 3. You need to file relatively quickly after PA benefits end 4. You'll need documentation of your Nevada employment (W-2s, pay stubs) Critically, your 1099 work in PA won't count toward any unemployment calculation in either state. Only your W-2 work counts.

Wait im confused... did u already file a combined wage claim when u applied in PA? Cuz if u did they would have already used ur Nevada wages to calculate ur benefit amount. But if u only used PA wages for ur PA claim, then ya maybe u can file in Nevada now based on just the Nevada wages that weren't used yet.

hey just wanted to say good luck with nevada ui! i moved from vegas last year and their system was actually pretty decent compared to PA lol. but definitely call them to ask about this specific situation

If you're having trouble getting through to Nevada's unemployment office (and trust me, you probably will), check out Claimyr. I used it last month when I was desperate to get through to PA UC for a similar issue with out-of-state wages. It actually got me connected to a real person without spending days hitting redial. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 It's not free but honestly worth every penny when you're dealing with benefits running out. They might be able to help with Nevada's system too.

To answer your earlier question - I would recommend starting the Nevada application process about 2 weeks before your PA benefits end. This gives time for processing but avoids confusion about overlapping benefits. Make sure to honestly answer that you received PA benefits when asked. Nevada's base period might capture more of your work history there depending on when you apply. And to clarify an earlier comment - the base period is typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before filing, but this varies slightly by state.

btw my cousin moved from california and had to do this exact thing last year!!! she said the most important thing was having your exact employment dates and supervisor names for the nevada jobs. they were super picky about that for some reason

One more important thing to understand: When you file with Nevada, they will contact Pennsylvania to verify you've exhausted benefits there. This process is called a "liable/agent state" arrangement where Nevada becomes the liable state (pays benefits) and PA is the agent state (where you now live). You'll likely need to continue meeting PA job search requirements even while receiving Nevada benefits. And you'll file your weekly certifications through Nevada's system but need to report job searches that satisfy PA's requirements. It's a bit complicated, but definitely possible. Just be prepared to explain your situation multiple times to different representatives.

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I'm currently going through a similar interstate claim process with Ohio after exhausting PA benefits. A few things I wish I'd known earlier: 1. Nevada might have different weekly benefit amounts and duration compared to what you got in PA, so don't expect the same payment structure 2. The waiting period for approval can be longer with interstate claims - mine took almost 6 weeks to get approved 3. Keep detailed records of EVERYTHING - dates you call, who you speak with, reference numbers, etc. I had to re-explain my situation at least 5 times to different people 4. Consider applying for other assistance programs (SNAP, etc.) as a backup while you wait for approval, since there might be a gap in payments The good news is that your 15 years of Nevada work history should give you a solid wage base to work with. Stay persistent and don't let them discourage you - you earned those benefits! Good luck with the process.