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have you checked ur payment history in the UC portal? sometimes it shows the money is sent even b4 u get a card or letter
Just checked again and still nothing there! I'm going to give it till Monday and then try calling again. Really appreciate everyone's help here.
Don't forget that they'll take TAXES out of that $2150 unless you elected to have taxes withheld when you first applied! A lot of people get surprised by that. And they might take even MORE if you have any kind of outstanding debts to the state like old taxes or traffic tickets. The UC system is RIGGED to take as much back as possible!
This is partially correct. PA UC will withhold federal taxes (10%) if you elected for that when filing. They don't automatically deduct for state/local taxes - you'll need to account for those when filing your 2025 taxes. As for garnishments, they only apply to specific legally mandated deductions like child support or fraud repayments, not general debts like traffic tickets.
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This whole Money Network transition has been a DISASTER!! I've talked to at least 5 people who haven't received their cards yet. PA UC keeps blaming Money Network, Money Network blames the postal service, and meanwhile WE CAN'T ACCESS OUR MONEY!! It's ridiculous that they didn't wait until everyone had their new cards before stopping deposits to the ReliaCard. I'm pretty sure this violates some kind of law about timely access to benefits. Has anyone considered contacting their state rep about this mess?
I actually contacted my state representative's office last week about this very issue. Their constituent services person told me they've been getting TONS of calls about the card transition problems. They took my information and said they'd inquire with UC on my behalf. Got a call back two days later and magically my card arrived the next day. Might be worth a try if you're still waiting.
UPDATE: Finally got my card today! For anyone else still waiting, it came in a very plain white envelope with an Indianapolis, IN return address. Easy to miss as it looks like junk mail. Now I just need to figure out how to set up the online account...
Glad you got it! To set up your online account, go to moneynetwork.com and click "Register." You'll need the card number and the CVV code from the back. Make sure you're on a secure connection when you do this. Once registered, you can download their app which makes it easier to track your payments and transfer money to your bank account if needed.
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Make sure he's logging into the RIGHT website!!! There's the old UC system and the new one and sometimes people file on the wrong one. Double check he's on https://benefits.uc.pa.gov and not one of the older sites.
Thanks for the suggestion! We double-checked and he's definitely on the correct site. It's showing his claim was processed but with $0 in wages for the base year. So frustrating!
One more critical thing - if your boyfriend worked for a multi-state employer, sometimes wages get reported to the wrong state. Ask him if his employer has locations in other states or if their headquarters is in another state. If so, he may need to request a combined wage claim that pulls in wages from multiple states.
That's interesting - his company does have offices in Ohio and West Virginia as well as PA. Could that be causing the issue? How would we request a combined wage claim?
Absolutely this could be the issue! Multi-state employers sometimes report all wages to their headquarters state. To request a combined wage claim, he needs to call UC and specifically ask for a "combined wage claim investigation." Have him mention that his employer operates in multiple states when he speaks with a representative. This could resolve the issue much faster than a standard wage investigation.
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The key to your case is the timing. COVID-19 is considered a legitimate medical reason for absence, and terminating someone for a COVID-related absence can constitute wrongful termination under both Pennsylvania law and federal protections. The fact that your termination came just 2 days after notifying your employer creates a strong presumption of causation. Be prepared for your employer to potentially claim there were other attendance issues before your COVID diagnosis. If possible, gather any evidence of your good attendance record prior to your COVID diagnosis. Also, check if your company had a written COVID policy during your employment - if they didn't follow their own policy, that strengthens your case.
This is extremely helpful! My attendance was actually perfect before this - I can probably get some of my coworkers to testify to that if needed. And you're right, there WAS a COVID policy that said to stay home if you test positive. Should I bring a copy of that policy to the hearing?
Absolutely bring the COVID policy! That's critical evidence. However, I would be cautious about relying on coworker testimony unless absolutely necessary. The referee would need to approve additional witnesses, and it complicates the hearing. Your documentary evidence (COVID test, texts, termination letter, and company policy) should be sufficient. One more thing - be prepared to answer questions about whether you sought any accommodation before termination. For example, did you ask about using sick time, working remotely during isolation, or taking unpaid leave? The referee may ask about this to establish whether reasonable alternatives to termination existed.
Caden Turner
I'm actually going through the EXACT same situation right now!!! I've been on partial for 3 months and just got offered full time starting next Monday! I'm so confused about all this too because the handbook doesn't clearly say what to do. I'm going to do what others here suggested and file one last time showing my 40 hours. Did anyone's account status change in the system after they did this? Does it say "claim closed" or something?
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McKenzie Shade
•Your claim doesn't get "closed" per se - it remains active until the end of your benefit year, but you simply stop receiving payments once you report full-time work. Your benefit year still exists in the system, which is actually helpful if you were to lose your job again within the same benefit year. The system will show that particular week as "excessive earnings - $0 payment." This creates the proper paper trail showing you returned to full employment rather than just disappearing from the system.
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Eve Freeman
Just to give you some additional information: When you report your full-time earnings on that final certification, if your gross wages exceed 130% of your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive $0 for that week. The system will show this as "excessive earnings" which is perfectly normal and expected. After that, you simply stop filing. Your claim will remain technically open until your benefit year ends, but you'll no longer receive payments or need to certify. This approach provides a clean record showing your transition from partial benefits to full employment, which protects you from potential issues later.
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Romeo Quest
•This is such helpful information, thank you! I'm definitely going to file that last certification showing my full-time hours. It makes sense that they want a clear record of the transition. I appreciate everyone's help with this!
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