When does PA UC payment status change from 'in progress' to actual pay date?
I've been filing my weekly claims with no issues for about a month now, but I'm confused about when the system actually updates from 'in progress' to showing a pay date. My claim was approved, I've been getting paid regularly (thankfully!), but I notice the status stays 'in progress' for different amounts of time each week. Sometimes it changes overnight, sometimes it takes 2-3 days. Is there a set schedule for when they update the system? Just want to know when I should expect to see the status change so I'm not constantly checking and stressing myself out. Thanks!
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Liam O'Reilly
The PA UC system typically updates overnight between 6pm and 6am, but it's not consistent and depends on claim volume. Generally, if you file on Sunday, you might see a payment date by Tuesday morning. If there are no issues with your claim, the status should change from 'in progress' to a payment date within 48-72 hours after filing. The Money Network card usually gets funded 1 business day after the payment date shows up in the system.
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Aria Washington
•Thanks! That helps a lot. So there's no specific time of day when they do the updates? Just sometime overnight?
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Chloe Delgado
mine changes like clockwork every tuesday morning around 7am when i file on sunday, been that way for months
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Ava Harris
•Not for me! I file Sunday too but sometimes don't see a pay date till Thursday morning. System is so inconsistent I swear they just do whatever whenever lol
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Ava Harris
The UC system is SOOOO annoying with updates!! I've been on unemployment since December and I STILL can't figure out the pattern. One week it updates Tuesday morning, next week not till Wednesday afternoon. And forget trying to call to ask - you'll never get through!! They should really be more transparent about this stuff.
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Jacob Lee
•I was having the same problem with never being able to get through to anyone. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in like 20 minutes after trying for days on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Worth it just to get some actual answers about my claim status instead of guessing.
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Emily Thompson
actually i think it depends on which uc service center is handling your claim. my brother and i both file on sunday but his updates faster than mine and we figured out its cuz his claim is thru the pittsburgh office and mines thru philly
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Sophie Hernandez
•This is partially correct. While different service centers may have varying workloads, the system update process is centralized. The main factors affecting update timing are: 1. Total claim volume that week 2. Whether you file online or by phone (online is faster) 3. Your filing time (earlier in the day often means faster processing) 4. Any potential flags in the system (even minor ones you're not aware of) If your payment consistently posts within 72 hours with no issues, you're in good shape.
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Daniela Rossi
is anyone else getting nervous when it doesnt update fast? i always worried something went wrong with my claim even tho its been fine for months lol
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Aria Washington
•YES! That's exactly why I asked this question! I drive myself crazy checking the portal every few hours when it's in that limbo state.
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Liam O'Reilly
One important thing to remember is that PA UC does system maintenance every Sunday morning until around noon. If you file during maintenance time, it might delay your processing by a day. Filing Sunday evening will usually give you the fastest results since the system is fresh after maintenance and claim volume starts peaking on Mondays.
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Chloe Delgado
•thats a good tip i didnt know about the maintenance time! that explains why my friend who files monday sometimes gets paid same time as me even tho i file sunday
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