PA UC expedited review still pending after 12 weeks - normal waiting time?

Unfortunately, this is pretty common with PA UC right now. When they say 'expedited' it doesn't always mean what you'd think. My claim was also 'expedited' at week 8 but still took until week 14 to resolve. The system is massively backlogged especially for reviews that require actual human eyes on your case. Have you received any specific reason for the review? Sometimes if it's coded as identity verification or employer dispute those take the longest.

expedited doesnt mean anything they told me the same thing 2 months ago and i just got paid last week!!! the whole systems a joke tbh

There are a few things you should know about the PA UC review process: 1. Standard reviews are taking 10-16 weeks currently (yes, it's ridiculous) 2. "Expedited" typically means they flag it for faster processing, but that still means 2-4 weeks from when they expedite it 3. The type of review matters hugely - wage verification reviews move faster than separation issues 4. Your best bet is to keep calling weekly and specifically ask: "What type of issue/review is my claim under?" and "Is there any documentation I can provide to resolve this faster?" I worked in workforce development and while I don't work for UC directly, I can tell you persistence is key. Document every call - get the name of who you spoke with and what they told you. This can help if you need to file an appeal later due to timeliness issues.

I was in EXACTLY your situation in January. Called at week 8, they "expedited" it, and nothing happened for weeks. I finally got through to a claims examiner who told me they had everything they needed but were just backed up. Three days later my payments started coming through. The key was getting to a claims examiner not just a regular rep. I was getting desperate and tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through on the phone - it actually worked when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Once I got through to an actual examiner, they resolved it quickly. Ask specifically to speak with a claims examiner about your review status.

Is your employer contesting your claim? That's what happened to me and it caused a looooong delay. My manager told me they weren't contesting it, but apparently HR had automatically contested it without telling anyone. Worth checking if that might be your issue. BTW has anyone had luck with contacting their state representative? I've heard some people say that helps speed things up.

my cousin waited 16 weeks!!!! and then suddenly got all his payments at once. hang in there!

One more thing to try: ask specifically if your claim is stuck in the "special examiner queue" - this is where more complex claims get sent, and they have the longest wait times. If so, you can request a "hardship prioritization" which can move you up in that queue if you're facing eviction, utility shutoffs, or medical hardships. Also, make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while in review status. When they finally approve it, you'll only get paid for weeks you properly certified.

my sisters claim was under review for 10 weeks then DENIED for no reason!!! she had to appeal and THAT took another 6 weeks!!! PA UC is the absolute worst

Update on my situation - I ended up using the Claimyr service I mentioned (claimyr.com) to get through to someone, asked specifically for a claims examiner as others suggested here, and explained I was facing possible eviction if this wasn't resolved. The claims examiner was able to see my file had just been sitting there waiting for someone to look at it - no actual issues! She processed it on the spot and my payment hit my Money Network card two days later with all back weeks included. Sometimes it really is just about getting to the right person who can actually help.

I'm going through something similar right now - been waiting 10 weeks and just got told my case was "expedited" last week. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time! It sounds like the key things are: 1) Ask specifically what TYPE of review your claim is under, 2) Try to get transferred to a claims examiner (not just a regular rep), 3) Document everything including names of who you speak with, and 4) Don't give up on filing weekly even while waiting. I'm also going to look into contacting my state representative if this drags on much longer. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is more helpful than the actual UC system!

I just wanted to share some hope with everyone here - I was in a similar situation last year and it did eventually get resolved! I waited 15 weeks total (including 4 weeks after they said it was "expedited"). What finally worked for me was calling first thing Monday morning at exactly 8:00 AM and asking to speak with a claims examiner about a "review status inquiry." I also mentioned I was facing financial hardship due to the delay. The examiner found that my file had been sitting in the wrong queue and was able to process it immediately. Got my backpay for all 15 weeks within 3 days. I know it's incredibly stressful and feels hopeless, but keep fighting and don't let them brush you off with generic responses. Document everything and be persistent! @Yuki Kobayashi - based on your timeline, I'd definitely try the hardship prioritization route that @Zoe Stavros mentioned. Hang in there!