PA UC claim under review for weeks - anyone know typical timeframes?

mine was under review for 6 WEEKS!!! the system is completely broken. they put these holds on and then dont tell you why or how long. i had to call over 200 times before i finally got through to someone. when i finally reached an agent they fixed it in 5 minutes - it was some stupid verification thing that couldve been handled immediately. i hate how they treat us like we're trying to scam them when we just need our benefits we EARNED.

Unfortunately, review timeframes can vary widely depending on the specific issue flagged on your claim. Most common reviews take 3-5 weeks, but some can extend to 8 weeks if there are employer verification issues or if they need additional documentation. Your best option is to make sure you've uploaded any requested documents to your dashboard and continue filing your weekly claims during the review period. Once resolved, you'll receive all eligible back payments in a lump sum.

same thing happened to me! review took exactly 4 weeks and 2 days before it suddenly changed back to active. never got any explanation about what happened or why. just keep filing your weekly claims and youll get backpay once its fixed

I dealt with this exact situation in January! My claim went under review because I had started part-time work and even though I reported everything correctly, it triggered a review. I discovered that if you use Claimyr (claimyr.com), you can actually get through to a PA UC agent without spending days redialing. They connected me in about 20 minutes after I'd spent weeks trying to get through. The agent was able to see exactly what was flagged on my account and expedited the review. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - seriously saved my sanity during a super stressful time.

my claim got stuck in review twice last year!! first time was 3 weeks, second time almost 7 weeks. its completely random. the state rep office cant do anything useful except maybe put in an "inquiry" which probably gets ignored anyway. just keep filing every week and eventually itll fix itself. the whole system is designed to frustrate people into giving up

For everyone dealing with reviews, there are a few things to understand: 1) Always continue filing your weekly claims during review periods 2) Check your dashboard for any correspondence or document requests 3) If you've started part-time work, this often triggers automated reviews 4) Review timeframes typically average 4-5 weeks currently (up from 2-3 weeks last year) 5) If you've received no correspondence requesting information, it's likely an automated review If you're facing financial hardship during this period, you might want to contact PA 211 for emergency assistance resources while waiting for your claim to be processed.

has anyone tried the online chat? i heard they added that feature but when i looked i couldnt find it anywhere on the website??

Update on my situation - I managed to get through to a PA UC agent yesterday using that service I mentioned. Turns out my review was triggered because I started part-time work and the hours varied each week. The agent was able to verify my reported earnings matched what my employer submitted and pushed my claim through. Received my backpay this morning! Such a relief after almost a month of stress.

just wondering did u try emailing uchelp@pa.gov? some people say that works better than calling

One more bit of advice - make sure you're still completing your work search activities during this review period. I've seen cases where claims came out of review but then were immediately disqualified because claimants thought they didn't need to do work search while under review. The requirement is still in effect unless you've been specifically told otherwise.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - my claim has been under review for 2 weeks and I'm getting really anxious about it. Reading everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying at the same time! It sounds like 4-6 weeks is pretty normal which is honestly awful when you're trying to pay bills. I've been filing my weekly claims and doing my work search requirements, but the uncertainty is killing me. Has anyone had luck with contacting their local state representative's office? I'm wondering if that actually helps or if it's just another dead end.

I'm in week 5 of my claim being under review and finally got some movement yesterday! After reading about people's experiences here, I decided to try calling first thing Monday morning at exactly 8:00 AM and actually got through after about 45 minutes of redialing. The agent told me my review was triggered because my previous employer disputed my reason for separation, even though I was laid off due to budget cuts. She said this type of review typically takes 6-8 weeks because they have to contact the employer and wait for their response. What's frustrating is that I provided all the documentation when I first filed, but apparently the employer can still contest it later. The agent couldn't expedite it but at least now I know what's happening. She confirmed I should keep filing weekly and that I'll get backpay once it's resolved. Just wanted to share in case anyone else is dealing with employer disputes - apparently that's a common cause for longer review periods.

I've been dealing with this nightmare for 5 weeks now and finally have some insight that might help others. After trying everything - calling hundreds of times, emailing, contacting my state rep - I finally got through using persistence and calling right at 8 AM. Turns out my review was also triggered by an employer dispute even though I was clearly laid off due to company downsizing. The agent explained that PA UC has been overwhelmed with these employer contests lately, especially from companies trying to avoid paying into the unemployment fund. What's really messed up is that they don't tell you this is happening - you just sit in limbo for weeks not knowing if it's a simple verification issue or something more complex. For anyone in this situation: 1) Keep detailed records of your layoff/termination, 2) Don't give up on calling early in the morning, 3) Document everything with your former employer if possible. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you have bills to pay, but knowing the actual reason at least helps with the anxiety of not knowing what's going on.

I'm currently in week 4 of my claim being under review and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Reading everyone's experiences makes me feel less alone in this frustrating situation. Like many of you, I have no idea what triggered the review - I was laid off due to company budget cuts and reported everything accurately when I filed. The uncertainty is honestly the worst part. I've been continuing to file my weekly claims and doing my work search activities, but the financial stress is really getting to me. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like 4-6 weeks is pretty typical, which means I might have another 2-3 weeks to go. I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy that several people mentioned, and if that doesn't work, I might look into that Claimyr service. Has anyone had any luck getting through to an agent recently using the traditional phone method, or is it still nearly impossible? Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's really helping me understand what to expect even though the whole system is clearly broken.