PA UC showing $0 payments after backpay approval but now getting overpayment notices?!

omg this literaly happened to my sister last month!! they approved her then said she owed them $$ when nothing was ever in her account. the UC system is messed up big time

This is a system glitch that happens when there's a discrepancy between the approval system and the payment system. Your backpay was approved by an examiner, but it sounds like something flagged in the automated system that's preventing the actual release of funds. Those overpayment notices are likely being generated automatically based on your eligibility status changing retroactively in the system. You need to speak directly with a UC representative to get this fixed. They'll need to manually override those notices and correct your payment status. Make sure to keep copies of the approval phone call details (date/time) and the overpayment notices to reference when you speak with them.

I went through something similar in January. Had my backpay approved for $3,200 but dashboard showed all zeros and then got overpayment notices! Turns out there was an employer protest that hadn't been properly closed out in the system. I spent TWO WEEKS trying to get through to someone on the phone. What finally worked was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they got me connected to a UC agent in about 20 minutes when I'd been getting busy signals for days. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The UC agent was able to see exactly what happened - the system had both approved me AND flagged me for an issue at the same time. They had to manually clear the flag and reprocess my payments. Got my money about 5 days later and they cancelled the overpayment notices.

The EXACT same thing is happening to me but for $3,100 in back benefits!!! Does anyone know if these overpayment notices affect your credit score? Im panicking because im already behind on bills waiting for this money and now they want ME to pay THEM?????

This is a classic example of what happens when the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing at PA UC. Your claim has likely been flagged with an "OVP" (overpayment) code while simultaneously having an approval code. The system can't reconcile these conflicting statuses automatically. Here's what you need to do: 1. File an appeal for both overpayment notices immediately - you only have 15 days from the date on the notice 2. In your appeal, clearly state you never received any payments and reference the reviewer's approval 3. Continue filing your weekly claims without interruption 4. Contact your state representative's office - they often have direct lines to UC officials 5. When you finally reach UC (and I know that's difficult), ask specifically for a "payment trace" and a "claim review" to correct the conflicting statuses I've seen this issue dozens of times, and it's resolvable but requires persistent follow-up.

This happens ALL the time with PA unemployment!! I work at a non-profit that helps people with UC issues. Don't pay those overpayment notices!!! It's a system error. But you MUST appeal within 15 days or you'll be stuck with the debt. Their computer system is from the stone age and these glitches happen constantly.

my friend had his tax return taken last yr cuz he didnt appeal a notice he never even got!! be careful with these people they will take ur $$ and ask questions never

UPDATE: I got through to someone at PA UC! For anyone experiencing this issue, here's what I learned: This is happening because of a system update they did in April 2025. When a claim is retroactively approved for backpay, the computer sometimes generates overpayment notices by mistake because it sees a status change and incorrectly processes it as an overpayment. The representative said they're aware of the issue and working on a fix, but in the meantime, everyone affected needs to: 1. File appeals for all overpayment notices 2. Ask specifically for a "dual status correction" 3. Request that your case be flagged for the "April 2025 backpay glitch" Apparently they have a special team handling these cases now due to the volume of problems. Hope this helps someone!