Why is my pa unemployment taking so long?

Note: Payments may be delayed if there is an eligibility issue that must be resolved before payment can be made. Don’t forget to file your biweekly claim or you could lose your benefits! L&I is working as quickly as possible to process claims during this pandemic.

Why are my EDD payments pending?

This pending status occurs for many reasons, such as a claimant’s answer to a biweekly certification question that triggered the need for an eligibility interview. “We know many claimants who cleared fraud filters and verified identity have been waiting too long for payment,” said EDD Director Rita Saenz.

Why does my unemployment say pending $0?

If your claim shows a determination of “0-0” while it is pending, this means we are still processing your claim, and there is nothing more you need to do. If you received a confirmation number, rest assured your claim is in process, and you will receive the full amount to which you are entitled.

How do I know if my pa unemployment claim was approved?

You can check online at ‘View Benefit Payments’ to see if you have received a payment. Your claim is currently being reviewed and you will receive notification of any action you need to take to resolve the currently outstanding issues.

Why did I not get my EDD payment?

You were not paid for this week because of the status of your unemployment claim. Make sure you have a remaining claim balance and that the benefit year end date has not passed. If your claim is still active, wait two weeks and recheck the certification status in your Claim Summary for updates.

Why does my EDD say not paid?

Why do I have a Pending or Not Paid status? The following are some reasons for a Pending or Not Paid status: Able and available to work – If you said you were not able or available to work when you certified, you may not be eligible for benefits that week.

How long does unemployment take to process in PA?

You’ll file online or using the Pennsylvania Teleclaims (888-255-4728) and you have all week (Sunday through Friday) to complete it. For your first, biweekly filing and claim, it can take up to four to six weeks to receive the approval determination. Continue to file during this time!

Why is PA Unemployment phone busy?

Have you been calling the UC Service Center for hours or days about your unemployment claim without getting past a busy signal? It’s not that your phone (or their phone) is broken. It is that the State does not have enough staff to answer the phone.

Is Pua coming back?

For those receiving UI benefits under the PUA and PEUC programs you should continue certifying weekly as payments will be made retroactively once the final bill is approved.
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States Ending Unemployment Early Programs Ending Termination Date
Louisiana $300 FPUC, PUA, PEUC, MEUC July 31st, 2021

Is unemployment delayed in PA?

“Those who do not have eligibility issues receive payments as soon as they file – there is no delay. When there are questions to resolve about a claimants’ eligibility, the wait time is typically longer. Even without a backlog, we advise the public it could take 6-8 weeks to resolve any eligibility issue(s).

What does in progress mean for unemployment in PA?

​In Progress

​What it means. Your claim now shows an “in progress” message when you have filed a claim and have not yet received payments. This message will show while L&I determines whether or not you are eligible for benefits, including during the determination period.

How long after monetary determination do you get paid?

You should receive this within 3 to 4 days after processing. This monetary determination letter will serve as your only confirmation notification that your claim has been processed. You will be required to certify that you have read your “Rights and Responsibilities” prior to filing your first weekly claim.

How do I contact the PA unemployment office?

You may call the UC service center at 888-313-7284. A listing of local phone numbers, mailing addresses and fax numbers for the UC service centers is available on the state map of services near you. Select your county from the listing and scroll down to: UC Benefit Services. 2.

How long does it take to get Pua back pay?

In most states backdated PUA and FPUC payments will be paid in one lump-sum one to two weeks after you receive your first payment of eligible state UI benefits.

What time does Pa Pua deposit?

They will be deposited three business days following the day of the claimant’s filing, except that Friday filers will receive deposits to their card two business days later.

What is the best time to call unemployment in pa?

IF YOU HAVE TRIED OTHER METHODS TO FIND YOUR ANSWER WITHOUT SUCCESS, try the UC Service Call Center phone – Call 888-313-7284 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to reach UC staff. The best time to try calling the UC service center is Thursdays and Fridays.

Does pa unemployment have live chat?

UC Service Center Contact Information

Live Chat services are available. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) online at www.uc.pa.gov. If your question is not in the list of the FAQs, you can get answers from a UC agent by clicking the LiveCHAT button, located at the top of the FAQ page.

How do I live chat on unemployment in pa?

You can also visit www.uc.pa.gov and select the FAQ icon to start your chat today! from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Who can I contact about my unemployment?

Agency Contact Center Hours and Call Wait Times
Agency Toll-Free Number Customers Waiting
General Inquiries 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET* 0
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET* 0

What claim number is PA unemployment on?

Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) is the department’s telephone claim filing system. The toll-free number is 888-255-4728. If you have access to a touch-tone or pay touch-tone telephone, or a touch/pulse switchable telephone, call PAT to file your biweekly claim for UC benefits.