Received PA UC debit card without approval - Money Network card with no funds?

Yes, PA UC sends the Money Network debit card automatically when you file a claim, regardless of whether you've been approved yet. It's just their way of getting the payment method ready. The card arriving doesn't mean you're approved or denied - that comes separately through a determination letter and dashboard status update. Keep filing your weekly claims while you wait for the determination!

same thing with me, card came after 2 weeks but took another 3 weeks for any $ to hit it. just keep filing your weeklys and watch your dashboard

I went through this EXACT thing in January! Got the card but literally took them 5 WEEKS to make a determination on my claim. Turns out I had an 'open issue' that wasn't even showing on my dashboard. The system is completely BROKEN!!! Every time I called the regular number it was busy busy busy. Nothing but frustration.

Yeah, it was because my employer contested the claim saying I quit (I DIDN'T - they eliminated my position!). But I had no way of knowing this until I finally got through to an agent. They never sent me any notice about the contested claim!

when i got my card in february i thought i was approved too lol. but nope - just their system sending cards to everyone. takes forever to get thru to anyone there.

After struggling to reach anyone at PA UC for weeks about my card showing zero balance, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent. They got me connected in about 20 minutes after I was getting nothing but busy signals for days. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. The agent told me I had an identity verification issue that was never communicated to me, and they fixed it right away. First payment hit my card 3 days later.

Yeah, it definitely worked for me. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for two weeks straight. They connected me to an actual UC rep who could see my claim and fix the issue. Worth it considering I was about to miss rent.

To answer your original question more completely: 1. Yes, PA UC sends the Money Network debit card automatically when you file, regardless of approval status 2. You should absolutely continue filing your weekly certifications while waiting for determination 3. If approved, back payments for properly filed weeks will be loaded to the card 4. The standard determination timeline is 2-4 weeks, but can take longer if there are issues 5. Check your spam/junk folder for emails from UC, as determination notices sometimes end up there If it's been more than 3 weeks, you likely have an unresolved issue on your claim that needs attention. The fastest way to resolve this is speaking with a representative.

I had the same exact issue. Filed in January, got my card in February, but didn't get any money until mid-March. My problem was that I accidentally entered my previous job's end date wrong (put 2/15 instead of 1/15) and that triggered a review. I had no idea until I finally managed to speak with someone. Have you checked if you submitted all your ID verification correctly? That's another common holdup.

ID verification issues are very common. Even if you completed the ID.me process, sometimes the data doesn't transfer correctly to the PA UC system. It sounds like you should definitely speak with a representative to identify what's holding up your claim. Once resolved, if you've been filing your weekly certifications correctly, you'll receive all back payments you're eligible for in a lump sum to your card. But the key is finding out what the specific issue is.

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right at 8 AM when they open - that's when you have the best chance. Also, make sure you have your SSN and PIN ready because they'll ask for it right away. I had a similar situation where my card came but no money for weeks, and it turned out to be a simple employer wage verification issue that got resolved once I talked to someone. The waiting is the worst part, but hang in there!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago after getting laid off from my retail job, got the Money Network card yesterday with $0 balance, and my dashboard still says "under review." It's so confusing because you'd think they'd at least tell you if you're approved before sending a card. Reading through these comments is actually really helpful though - sounds like this is totally normal and I just need to keep filing my weekly certifications while I wait. The hardest part is not knowing what's taking so long, but at least now I know the card coming doesn't mean anything good or bad about my claim status.

I'm dealing with this same situation right now - filed my claim about 2.5 weeks ago after being furloughed from my manufacturing job, got the Money Network card 4 days ago but it's completely empty. My dashboard also says "under review" with no updates. It's really stressful not knowing if there's an issue or if this is just how long it takes. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like getting the card early is standard procedure and doesn't indicate approval status at all. I've been doing my weekly certifications religiously, but I'm definitely going to try calling at 8 AM sharp tomorrow to see if there are any hidden issues on my claim. Thanks for posting this question - it's reassuring to know so many others are going through the exact same thing!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago after my restaurant closed down unexpectedly, and just got my Money Network card yesterday - completely empty of course. My dashboard still shows "under review" and I was so confused about whether getting the card meant I was approved or not. Reading through all these comments is honestly such a relief because I thought maybe I did something wrong with my application. It sounds like PA UC just sends these cards out automatically as soon as you file, which is honestly pretty misleading if you ask me. I've been doing my weekly certifications but was worried I was wasting my time if I wasn't even approved yet. Now I know to keep doing them and just wait it out. Definitely going to try calling at 8 AM tomorrow to see if there are any issues I don't know about. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know this is normal!