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Edward McBride

PA UC weekly claim says 'no claim until 7/14/24' - Did I lose last week's benefits?

I'm freaking out right now. I went to file my weekly claim today like usual but the system rejected it. I think it's because I forgot to file my claim last week (had a family emergency and completely spaced on it). When I tried to redo it today, the PA UC portal said "no claim till 7/14/24" which makes no sense to me! Does this mean I completely lost last week's money? Do I need to call someone at the unemployment office to get my missed payment? Has anyone dealt with this before? I really can't afford to miss even one week's worth of benefits right now...

Darcy Moore

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Yes, this is what happens when you miss filing for a week. PA UC is strict about weekly filing deadlines. If you miss a week, the system won't let you backdate it online. You'll need to call the UC service center to request a backdated claim for the week you missed. They might approve it if you had a good reason (like your family emergency).

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Thanks for explaining! Do you know how long it usually takes to get through to someone? I've tried calling twice today and kept getting busy signals.

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Dana Doyle

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omg the exact same thing happnd to me last month!!! so frustrating!!

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Did you manage to get it fixed? What did you end up doing?

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Liam Duke

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The "no claim till 7/14/24" message just means you can't file another regular weekly claim until next Sunday (7/14). It doesn't necessarily mean you permanently lost last week's benefits. You just need to speak with someone at UC to explain your situation and request a backdated claim for the missed week. They can manually process it for you. Do you remember exactly what date you missed filing?

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It would have been last Sunday (6/30). I normally file right when I wake up on Sundays but like I said, had family stuff come up and completely forgot until yesterday, but by then it was too late.

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Manny Lark

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U CANNOT file a missed claim online after the deadline - THATS WHY ur getting that message!!! PA UC has the WORST system ever. they make it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to get missed payments!!! good luck getting thru on the phone, I spent 3 DAYS trying

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Rita Jacobs

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While it's true the system isn't perfect, PA UC actually does allow backdated claims in certain circumstances. You just have to explain your reason for missing the deadline, and if it's a good reason (like a documented emergency), they will often approve it. The key is getting through to someone who can help.

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Khalid Howes

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After struggling with this same issue myself, I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me through to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes when I'd spent days getting busy signals. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 For backdated claims, you definitely need to speak with an actual agent who can override the system. They'll ask about your reason for missing the filing deadline (your family emergency sounds like a valid reason), and they can process the missed week manually if approved.

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Thank you so much for this tip! I'll check out the service because I'm desperate to get this fixed before bills are due next week. Did they ask for any specific documentation of your reason for missing the deadline?

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Rita Jacobs

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To add some important technical details here: What you're experiencing is related to the "waiting week" rule getting triggered. When you miss filing for one week, the system treats it as a break in your claim sequence. Here's what you need to know: 1. You can request a backdated claim by calling the UC service center 2. You'll need to provide a valid reason for missing the filing deadline 3. If approved, they will process the payment for your missed week 4. The message about 7/14 means your next regular claim period starts then 5. This won't affect your total benefit amount, just the timing The fastest way to resolve this is definitely speaking with an agent directly. Just be prepared to explain your family emergency in specific terms.

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Dana Doyle

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wait so does this mean we lose a week of benefits total or just get them later?? im confused

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Liam Duke

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@confused_user It means you don't necessarily lose the benefits permanently. If the UC representative approves your backdated claim request, you'll still get paid for that missed week. You just can't file for it online yourself after the deadline has passed. It requires manual intervention from a UC agent. @OP - When you do get through to someone, be sure to have your claim information ready and a clear explanation of your family emergency. Being prepared makes the process go much smoother.

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This is all really helpful information. I'm going to try getting through to someone first thing tomorrow morning. I've written down all the details of why I missed filing, so hopefully they'll understand. I'll update here once I get it resolved in case anyone else runs into this same issue.

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Ben Cooper

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Happened to me once too. Had to call the UC office like 50 times before getting through but they did fix it for me eventually. They ask a bunch of questions about why you missed filing, just be honest. My advice is to call right when they open in the morning, that's when I finally got through.

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Thanks for the tip about calling right when they open! What time is that - 8am? And did they process your payment right away or did it take additional time once they approved the backdated claim?

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Ben Cooper

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Yep, 8am Eastern. And it took about 3 business days for the payment to actually hit my account after they approved it. Just make sure you're super clear about which specific week you missed.

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Manny Lark

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good luck even getting thru at 8am!!! i tried that 4 days in a row and STILL got busy signals!!!!

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Darcy Moore

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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above when I had a similar issue last month. It worked surprisingly well - had me connected in about 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. Cost a bit but was worth it to me to get my backdated claim processed. The UC rep was able to fix everything in one call. Just make sure when you do talk to someone that you clearly explain it was a one-time emergency situation. They're generally pretty reasonable about approving backdated claims when you have a legitimate reason.

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Thank you! I just checked out their site and I think I'm going to try it tomorrow. At this point, I just need to get this resolved ASAP. I appreciate everyone's help!

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Emma Johnson

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I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I missed filing due to a medical emergency. The good news is that you haven't permanently lost your benefits - you just need to get a UC agent to manually process a backdated claim for the week you missed (6/30). A few tips from my experience: - Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open - you'll have the best chance of getting through - Have your SSN, claim confirmation number from previous weeks, and specific details about your family emergency ready - Be prepared to explain why the emergency prevented you from filing online or by phone during the entire claim period - The agent will likely approve it since family emergencies are considered valid reasons Once approved, it took about 3-4 business days for the payment to appear in my account. The "no claim until 7/14/24" message is just the system telling you when your next regular weekly claim period opens - it doesn't mean you've lost anything permanently. Don't panic, this is fixable! Just be persistent with the phone calls.

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KylieRose

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This is exactly the reassurance I needed to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience and the detailed tips. It's really helpful to know that family emergencies are typically considered valid reasons and that the whole process only took a few days once approved. I'm feeling much more confident about getting this resolved now. I'll definitely try calling right at 8 AM tomorrow with all my information ready to go.

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Chloe Green

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I'm in almost the exact same boat! I missed filing last week due to a work emergency and now I'm getting that same confusing message. Reading through everyone's responses here is really helpful - sounds like calling at 8 AM sharp is the way to go. Just wanted to add that I found the PA UC customer service number is 888-313-7284 for anyone who needs it. I'm planning to try calling tomorrow morning too. Fingers crossed we both get through quickly and get this sorted out! It's such a relief to know that missing one week doesn't mean losing the benefits entirely. @Edward McBride - let us know how it goes when you call! I'll try to update here too once I get through.

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