i gave up calling and went to the careerlink office in person. took 3 hours waiting but they have a direct line to UC. got it fixed that way. just bring ur ID and social security card

UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! For anyone else having this problem - you need to specifically ask them to check your "AROP Status Flag" which got stuck due to the system update. The rep fixed it in minutes and I was able to reopen my claim right away. One week of benefits lost but at least it's working now. Thanks everyone for the help!

The most direct way to update your banking information is through the Treasury Direct Deposit Enrollment form (PWOA-2). Here's the exact process: 1. Download the form from www.patreasury.gov/ucpayments 2. Complete all fields (use ink, not pencil) 3. You must include a voided check or bank letter verifying your account details 4. Mail to: PA Treasury, 651 Boas Street, Room 400, Harrisburg, PA 17121 Alternatively, you can use the Treasury Direct portal at https://direct.patreasury.gov but you'll need to create an account first. Processing time is typically 7-10 business days from receipt of your documents.

OP did u ever get this figured out? im curious cuz im about to change banks myself

i switched from debit card to direct deposit last month after i got my first payment. u need to wait til u get a payment number first, then u can change it in ur account settings. but honestly it doesnt matter for ur first payment - that will still go on the card no matter what. they wont use ur old bank info from years ago, thats all deleted when ur benefit year ends.

Just as an update - I checked my account this morning and the payment number finally appeared! Now waiting on the card to arrive. Thanks everyone for your help and advice with this.

Quick update on timing - I've been hearing from other claimants that PA UC is dealing with a bigger backlog than usual right now. Appeals that used to take 4-6 weeks are now taking 8-10 weeks in many cases. Calling probably won't speed things up, but if you're experiencing financial hardship, you can note that on your appeal and request expedited processing. No guarantees, but sometimes it helps. Also, while waiting for your appeal, check if you might qualify for other assistance programs like SNAP benefits or emergency rental assistance through your county.

To answer your latest question - receiving unemployment backpay could potentially affect your eligibility for income-based assistance programs, but it depends on the specific program rules. Many assistance programs understand that UC benefits are temporary, so they may prorate the impact. Regarding your original question about the bankruptcy - one more important thing to know is that you should gather any documentation showing you were laid off rather than fired for misconduct. Things like: - Any written layoff notice - Email communications about workforce reduction - Pay stubs showing consistent work until termination - Statements from coworkers (if possible) - Any positive performance reviews Even though the employer won't likely show up, having this documentation will strengthen your case tremendously.

my cousin had the same thing happen and she just lied and said she worked one more week lol but i guess that's fraud so probably don't do that...they check everything these days

Thanks everyone for all your help! I've decided to try calling them using that Claimyr service to get an official answer, and also to run the calculations for both September and October filing to see which would be better for my base year. I'll update once I know more in case it helps someone else in the future!