PA UC payments stalled at 10 weeks - dashboard still shows open issue despite UC saying it's resolved

Absolutely contact your state rep IMMEDIATELY. I was stuck in adjudication for 12 weeks with a similar situation - UC reps told me everything was fine but my dashboard showed an unresolved issue. I emailed my state representative on a Thursday explaining my situation, and by Tuesday the following week, all my payments were released. They have special contacts within the UC office who can actually look at your claim and resolve issues much faster than going through regular channels. Make sure to include your full name, last 4 of SSN, claim confirmation number (if you have it), and exactly how long you've been waiting. Don't wait any longer - your situation with being pregnant definitely warrants expedited assistance.

omg im in the EXACT same boat!!! 11 weeks filing and nothing!!!! they keep saying differnt things everytime i call. one person says no issues then another says open issue. its soooo frustrating!! i hope you get your $ soon. can you update if the state rep thing works?

The state rep approach works, but there's one thing to be aware of: there's a difference between 'all issues resolved' and 'in adjudication.' Even when issues are marked as resolved in their system, your claim still needs to go through the adjudication process where an examiner reviews everything. This is a common source of confusion. In PA, adjudication can legally take up to 21 days, but with current backlogs, it's taking 10-12 weeks for many people. A state rep can help, but also try calling UC directly using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was skeptical but it actually worked - they call UC and connect you when an agent answers so you don't waste hours redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Either way, keep filing your weekly claims. Any weeks properly filed will be paid retroactively once your claim is approved, even if that happens after your baby arrives.

when i was pregnent last year my claim got stuck for 14 weeks!!! the stress made my blood pressure go up and my doctor was worried. def call your state rep but ALSO call the UC center at exactly 7:59am right before they open. thats how i got thru once. good luck mama!!!

I feel for you, I really do. The system is DESIGNED to make people give up. They have these so-called 'open issues' that magically appear and disappear and NOBODY can tell you what they actually are!!! And the adjudication process? What a joke. They tell you to 'just keep waiting' while bills pile up. I waited 17 WEEKS last year before contacting my state rep, which I should have done MUCH sooner. Here's what ACTUALLY works: 1. Contact your state rep (find yours at legis.state.pa.us) 2. File a complaint with the Lt. Governor's office 3. Contact legal aid if you qualify DON'T believe them when they say 'everything's fine' or 'just wait' - they're trained to get you off the phone. The fact you're pregnant should make this a priority case!!! DEMAND answers!!!

I think your claim might be stuck because of the pregnancy. When are you due to deliver? They might have flagged your account for a potential 'availability for work' issue since you'll be unable to work soon. Did you mention your pregnancy to them? You need to clarify that you're currently able and available for work despite being pregnant.

One important thing to understand is that when your PA UC dashboard shows an open issue, even if a representative says it's resolved, there might be a system delay in updating your dashboard. However, 10 weeks is far too long for this to be just a display issue. I recommend taking these specific steps: 1. Find your state representative at https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/ 2. Email AND call their office - explain you're pregnant, have been waiting 10 weeks, and need urgent assistance 3. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail 4. Request a specific escalation to a supervisor when you next speak with UC 5. Ask specifically what the open issue is - get the exact code or reason The good news is that once this is resolved, you'll receive all back payments at once. Also, the 22-week benefit period doesn't start counting until you actually receive payments, so you haven't lost any weeks of eligibility.

I went through something similar and found that using Claimyr to reach PA UC was a game-changer. I spent weeks trying to get through on my own with no luck, but Claimyr connected me to an agent in about 25 minutes. The agent was able to see exactly what was causing my delay and escalated it to an examiner. Money hit my account 4 days later. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Definitely also contact your state rep, but this might get you answers faster. With your pregnancy, you shouldn't have to deal with this stress. The problem could be something simple they can fix quickly once you actually talk to the right person.

did u get a financial determination letter? sometimes they dont actually have all ur wage info and thats why it gets stuck

Just an update - I saw your question about whether to email or call your state rep. Definitely do BOTH. Call their office first thing in the morning, and also send a detailed email. The more information you provide, the better they can help you. Include: 1. Your full name as it appears on your claim 2. The last 4 digits of your SSN 3. Your contact information (phone and email) 4. Your claim confirmation number (if you have it) 5. The date you filed 6. How many weeks you've been waiting 7. That you're pregnant and in financial hardship State representatives have staff specifically designated to handle UC issues. They can often get results within 5-10 business days for urgent cases.