PA UC disability claim stuck in 'pending' status - how long is normal wait time?

medical related claims can take WAY longer then normal ones. i had to wait almost 6 weeks when i filed last spring bc of my back injury. the system automatically flags anything health related for extra review, its so frustrating!!

Claims with medical/disability factors typically take 3-5 weeks for processing, sometimes longer if they need additional documentation. The examiner needs to determine if you're able and available for work despite your medical condition, which is a key eligibility requirement for PA UC benefits. Here's what you should do: 1. Make sure you've uploaded any doctor's notes or medical documentation that shows you CAN work despite your condition (very important) 2. Continue filing your weekly certifications even while waiting 3. Check your UC dashboard for any correspondence or questionnaires they may have sent 4. Answer "Yes" to being able and available for work on your weekly claims (if true) despite your medical condition The key issue they're likely examining is whether your migraines make you unavailable for work. If so, you might be directed toward disability benefits instead.

THEY DO THIS ON PURPOSE TO MAKE PEOPLE GIVE UP!!! I went thru this last yr when I got laid off with my back problems. They AUTOMATICALLY flag medical stuff hoping youll just go away. They make it IMPOSSIBLE to talk to anyone... I called 73 TIMES in one day before I got thru!!

I had success reaching PA UC by using Claimyr.com - it got me through to an agent in about 30 minutes when I was dealing with a medical issue on my claim. It costs a bit but saved me weeks of waiting. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 that shows how it works. The agent was able to see exactly what was holding up my claim and told me what documentation to upload to resolve it. Way better than calling hundreds of times with no luck.

make sure u dont accidentlly say ur not able to work bc of ur migrains when u do the weekly filing!!! my cousin got denied benefits for like 2 months cause she said she couldnt work that week cause of her back pain. its confusing cause u wanna be honest but if u say u cant work they will deny u for that week

I went through something similar last year with my arthritis. What finally worked was sending a secure message through my dashboard specifically asking for a callback about my medical issue review. I explained I was able to work with reasonable accommodations and included doctor's note confirming this. Got a call back within 3 days, and they approved my claim a week later. Be super specific in your message about being able and available for work despite your condition.

hey just wondering did u get this resolved yet? im having the exact same issue now and dont know what to do

My niece had this same issue with her depression. she waited 8 weeks and nothing happen, then she just reapplied and didnt mention the medical condition at all on the second application and got approved right away. maybe not the right way to do it but it worked for her

For what it's worth, I process UC claims (not in PA, but nearby state with similar rules). The key issue with medical conditions is whether they make you unable to work. If your doctor can document that you can work with certain accommodations, that should resolve the issue. Also, make sure you're completing any questionnaires they send about your medical condition. These often get overlooked in the dashboard but are critical for moving your claim forward. Look specifically for something called an "Able and Available" questionnaire.