PA UC called after visiting state rep - should I trust 2-day timeline for my claim?

ya i went to my state rep last year and it WORKED! they fixed my issue in like 4 days, was stuck for over a month before that. they have special contacts inside UC that can actually do stuff

I've helped several people navigate this exact process. When the state rep gets involved, UC typically does expedite the claim review. The 2-day timeline is ambitious but not impossible - in my experience it's more like 3-5 business days before you see movement on your claim status. Make sure you're checking your dashboard and messages daily, and be ready to respond quickly if they request additional documentation. When they say they're sending it to an "examiner," that means your claim is being manually reviewed to determine why it's showing as monetarily ineligible despite your work history. The most common causes are: 1. Employer wage reporting issues 2. Base year calculation problems 3. System data entry errors Keep following up with your state rep's office every 3 days if you don't see movement. They can and will call their UC contact again.

My brother-in-law had this same issue and went to our state rep. They told him 3 days but took 2 weeks. Still better than nothing I guess. Good luck!

Have you tried using Claimyr? I was stuck in a similar situation and couldn't get through on the phone for weeks. After going to my state rep didn't get me anywhere fast enough, I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and actually got connected to a real person at UC in about 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Once I got through to someone, they were able to fix my monetarily ineligible status on the spot - turned out there was a simple data entry error with my employer ID. Might be worth trying if you don't see movement in the next few days.

I'm a volunteer at a worker's rights organization, and I can confirm that using your state representative is often the most effective approach when your claim is stuck. Here's what typically happens: When a state rep contacts the special UC legislative liaison office, your claim gets flagged for expedited review. The timeline they gave you (2 days) is possible but a bit optimistic - in most cases we see resolution within 3-7 business days. If your claim shows "monetarily ineligible" despite having sufficient work history, this typically indicates one of several specific issues: 1. Your wages weren't properly reported by your employer(s) 2. There's a quarter discrepancy in your base year calculation 3. If you worked in multiple states, there may be a missing interstate wage transfer 4. Sometimes there are simple system errors in how your SSN is linked to wage records The examiner will be reviewing these specific aspects of your claim. Make sure you keep checking your dashboard daily, as they may post requests for additional documentation without calling you. If you don't see any updates by early next week, contact your state rep's office again. Their constituent services staff can and should follow up for you.

when this happened 2 me it took 8 days not 2 but still way faster than b4 i went to my rep. they say 2 days but really means when they get to it lol

did they tell u what the actual issue was with ur claim? sometimes its something stupid like they typed ur birthdate wrong or something

i tried the state rep thing too and nothing happened for me. ended up having to file an appeal instead. good luck hope yours works out better than mine did

make sure u check ur email and dashboard CONSTANTLY!! sometimes they will send u a message and if u dont respond in like 2 days they just close ur issue without fixing anything!!!!

My freind went to her state rep and it was fixed in ONE DAY!!!! BUT only because she had been waiting for 12 WEEKS already and the rep felt bad for her. The unemployment system in PA is completely BROKEN. They make everything so hard on purpose so people will just give up. Its a DISGRACE!!!

Just wanted to add that if your claim involves wages from another state (NJ in your case), the examiner will be specifically looking at the interstate wage transfer process. This is a common issue that can cause the "monetarily ineligible" status. The examiner will need to verify your NJ wages and combine them with your PA wages to determine your correct benefit amount. This process typically takes longer than standard claims, so I would set your expectations closer to 5-7 business days rather than 2 days. However, with your state rep's involvement, it should move much faster than it would otherwise.

I went through something very similar last year - also had the "monetarily ineligible" status despite having plenty of work history. My state rep's office was incredibly helpful and actually got results where months of calling UC directly got me nowhere. In my case, they told me 3-5 days and it ended up being exactly 4 business days before my claim status changed. The key thing is that once the state rep gets involved, your case gets assigned to someone who can actually make decisions rather than just the front-line staff who can only read what's on their screen. One tip: when you check your dashboard, look specifically for any new "correspondence" or document requests. Sometimes they'll ask for additional verification before approving the claim, and responding quickly to those requests can make the difference between a quick resolution and another delay. Fingers crossed for you - the state rep route really does work when everything else fails!