PA UC open issues: Does contacting state rep again help speed up examiner review?

my state rep helped me 2x last year. first time took 3 weeks, second time only took 5 days and my money showed up. depends on whos looking at it i think

It's absolutely worth contacting your state representative again. The UC representatives who answer calls typically don't have authority to expedite claims - they're just reading what's on their screen. State representatives, however, have specific contacts at higher levels of the UC department who can flag claims for priority review. When you contact them again, include: - Your previous case reference number - The exact date UC called you - Your current financial hardship (potential eviction, utility shutoffs, etc.) - The exact number of weeks you've been waiting I've seen claims that were "stuck in line" for months suddenly get resolved within days after a second or third contact with a state representative.

I'm in the SAME boat!!! Been waiting for 10 weeks with an "open issue" and rent is past due and landlord is threatening eviction!!! So stressed! I contacted my state rep 4 weeks ago and nothing happened except a generic email saying they "submitted an inquiry." Should I try again or try a different rep? Does anyone know if contacting the Governor's office helps??

ugh the system is SO BROKEN i waited 12 weeks and nothing happened even with state rep help!! ended up having to take a minimum wage job just to avoid getting evicted...now im barely making ends meet. pa unemployment sucks

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an actual claims examiner? I was in the same situation for 9 weeks with an "open issue" and couldn't get past the regular service reps when calling. I found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected to PA UC in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. The agent I finally spoke with was able to escalate my case to a supervisor who resolved my open issue on the spot. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Might be worth trying before going back to your state rep, since sometimes talking directly to the right person at UC is faster than the rep route.

As someone who previously worked with a state rep's office on UC cases, I can tell you that contacting them again is definitely worthwhile. Here's why: 1. UC staff often say "nothing can be done" because for THEM, nothing can be done. They don't have the authority. 2. State reps have special channels to higher-level UC management. 3. Cases that receive multiple inquiries from a rep's office tend to get flagged for priority review. 4. The current backlog for examiner review is approximately 6-10 weeks, so you're in that window where a push might help. I'd suggest contacting them again, explaining that you've now been waiting 8 weeks total (3 weeks since their initial help), and emphasize any financial hardship you're experiencing. Be specific about consequences you're facing without this money.

I contacted my state rep three times for the same issue! First time took 3 weeks with no result, second time took 2 weeks with no result, third time I got a different person at the rep's office who seemed to actually care and my claim was fixed in 4 days! I think it depends on WHO at the rep's office is handling your case.

One important thing to note: When you contact your state rep again, make sure to mention that you've been waiting 8 weeks TOTAL, not just the time since their intervention. The PA UC department has internal guidelines that cases over 8 weeks old should receive priority review. Your state rep can highlight this fact when they inquire. Also, if you have any scheduled bill due dates or financial deadlines approaching, include those specific dates. Having concrete deadlines helps your rep emphasize the urgency of your situation.