PA UC claim stuck in review for 4 weeks despite submitting termination letter - what else is needed?

they always take forever! i waited 6 weeks before mine got approved last year. keep filing your weeklies bc they'll pay u backpay for everything once its approved.

Have you checked your dashboard for any 'open issues' that might be holding up your claim? Sometimes there are specific items they need clarification on, but they don't always communicate this clearly. Also, make sure you're completing the work search activities each week (applying to at least 2 jobs and doing 1 work search activity). Those need to be documented when you file your weekly claims or you could be disqualified.

OMG I'm going through THE EXACT SAME THING right now!!! Been waiting 5 weeks already!!! Did they send you an eligibility determination letter in the mail yet?? I got one saying I'm eligible but still no money and online it still says under review?!? This is so confusing and I'm freaking out because I have bills due TOMORROW and can't get through to anyone on the phone!!!! 😫

The PA UC system is DESIGNED to make you give up! They hope you'll just stop filing and go away. That's why they make everything so complicated and take forever to process claims. I had to wait 8 weeks last year before mine was approved, and I know people who waited even longer. The whole system is a joke.

After dealing with exactly this situation last year, I finally found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual human at PA UC. I was stuck in review for 5 weeks with no explanation, and getting through on the phone was impossible. Claimyr got me connected with an agent who found that there was an employer response issue that needed to be resolved. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Their website is claimyr.com - it saved me weeks of waiting because the agent was able to expedite my claim once I explained the financial hardship.

In cases of termination, PA UC typically contacts your former employer to verify the reason for separation. This step often causes delays, especially if: 1. Your employer is slow to respond or disputes the termination reason 2. There are discrepancies between your stated reason and employer's response 3. They need additional documentation about circumstances You mentioned you provided a termination letter, which is good. However, if your employer contests anything or classifies it as misconduct rather than a layoff, that can trigger a longer review process. My recommendation is to: 1. Continue filing weekly claims 2. Try contacting your local state representative's office - they often have direct lines to UC and can help 3. Check your mail and email frequently for any requests for additional information 4. If you can reach UC by phone, request a status update and ask if there's any additional information they need The system is unfortunately backlogged, but claims involving termination almost always take longer than straightforward layoffs.

Back in January my claim was under review for 5 weeks and then suddenly got approved without me doing anything special. But my brother-in-law had his stuck for 9 weeks and finally had to contact his state representative to get it fixed. Turns out his employer never responded to UC's inquiry about his termination, and the rep's office was able to expedite things. So might be worth a try if you're getting desperate!

One more thing to check - have you completed the ID.me verification process? Starting in 2025, PA UC requires this additional identity verification step for all claimants. If you haven't done this yet, your payments will be held up regardless of eligibility. You should have received an email about this, but sometimes they go to spam folders.